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A Perspective On Transformative Leadership And African American Women In History, Yvette Lynne Bonaparte Jul 2015

A Perspective On Transformative Leadership And African American Women In History, Yvette Lynne Bonaparte

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The work of African American women as leaders historically has gone unnoticed or its impact has been underrepresented. This essay presents a discussion of transformative leadership and examples of three notable African American women who, through their work, provide illustrations of the transformative leadership framework.


Universalism And Utilitarianism: An Evaluation Of Two Popular Moral Theories In Business Decision Making, Joan Marques Jul 2015

Universalism And Utilitarianism: An Evaluation Of Two Popular Moral Theories In Business Decision Making, Joan Marques

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Moral theories remain a topic of interest, not just to moral philosophers, but increasingly in business circles as well, thanks to a tainted reputation that urges more awareness in this regard. Based on the expressed preferences of 163 undergraduate and graduate students of business ethics, this article briefly examines the two most popular theories, Universalism (Kantian) and Utilitarianism (consequentialist), and presents a SWOT analysis of both. Some of the strengths and weaknesses that will be discussed for Universalism are consistency, intension basis, and universalizability, while some of the discussed strengths and weaknesses for Utilitarianism are flexibility, outcome-basis, and lack of …


Guest Editorial, Paul S. Grossgold Jul 2015

Guest Editorial, Paul S. Grossgold

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.


Summer/Fall 2015 Jul 2015

Summer/Fall 2015

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.


Selection Of Statistical Software For Solving Big Data Problems: A Guide For Businesses, Students, And Universities, Ceyhun Ozgur, Michelle Kleckner, Yang Li May 2015

Selection Of Statistical Software For Solving Big Data Problems: A Guide For Businesses, Students, And Universities, Ceyhun Ozgur, Michelle Kleckner, Yang Li

Business Faculty Publications

The need for analysts with expertise in big data software is becoming more apparent in today’s society. Unfortunately, the demand for these analysts far exceeds the number available. A potential way to combat this shortage is to identify the software taught in colleges or universities. This article will examine four data analysis software—Excel add-ins, SPSS, SAS, and R—and we will outline the cost, training, and statistical methods/tests/uses for each of these software. It will further explain implications for universities and future students.


Spot Your Leadership Style – Build Your Leadership Brand, M. S. Rao Jan 2015

Spot Your Leadership Style – Build Your Leadership Brand, M. S. Rao

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The purpose of the research paper is to present various leadership styles with illustrations of international leader types. It helps the reader spot a particular leadership style for building a leadership brand. It attempts to motivate senior level leaders to appreciate what style of leadership is essential in the current scenario.


A Case For Developing Spiritual Intelligence In Leaders Through Equine Facilitated Learning, Cora Maziere, Olen Gunnlaugson Jan 2015

A Case For Developing Spiritual Intelligence In Leaders Through Equine Facilitated Learning, Cora Maziere, Olen Gunnlaugson

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Unpredictable circumstances, growing stresses in an ever-increasing global market, and ubiquitous ennui have left organizations and today’s leaders in government, industry, and academia without the necessary tools to transition to change in a principled manner. The authors explain that the development and maintenance of genuine leadership skills — adaptive to the dictates of the modern world — must be borne from one’s inner self, a retreat to spirituality. One available method of achieving this is through Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning (EFEL), a technique whereby leaders develop critical management skills by working with horses.


The End Of Tomorrow: Have We Lost Control? Do We Still Have Time To Stop The Inevitable? Soon We Will Know It's All About Leadership, Emilio F. Iodice Jan 2015

The End Of Tomorrow: Have We Lost Control? Do We Still Have Time To Stop The Inevitable? Soon We Will Know It's All About Leadership, Emilio F. Iodice

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

There are many varying aspects of desired leadership in business and in government: managerial competencies, policy-making aligned with the needs of all affected stakeholders, effective communication skills, and the infusion of ethics in all forms of decision-making. However, none command attention more than the ability to lead in a world where every eco-system is in decline and the health of the planet is dangerously threatened. It will be those leaders who understand the magnitude, science, and extreme importance of this issue who are in the highest demand and to whom we look to protect the progress made in human rights …


Commitment In University Students: Generator Of Successful Professionals, Maria Del Rosario Hernández Coló Jan 2015

Commitment In University Students: Generator Of Successful Professionals, Maria Del Rosario Hernández Coló

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The University has historically been regarded as the harbinger of values, human rights, and other noble pursuits. It is within this atmosphere that personal development, mutual respect, and collaboration are expected to flourish through commitment to work and study. Yet in order for meaningful and sustainable social, economic, and political changes to take root, the author opines that certain adjustments to the overall social fabric are occasionally required and can only be achieved through unyielding commitment — an essential value transmitted from person to person through both individual and collective reflection.


Bhagavad Gitā & The Art Of Leadership: Old Text, New Context!, Satinder Dhiman Jan 2015

Bhagavad Gitā & The Art Of Leadership: Old Text, New Context!, Satinder Dhiman

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Author and scholar Satinder Dhiman focuses upon the pervasive and necessary role of spirituality in values-based leadership. He notes that while the leadership literature is plentiful, the Bhagavad Gītā represents one of the very few writings which explores the core psychological, philosophical, ethical, and spiritual underpinnings of leadership roles. In this article, the author applies hermeneutics to the Gītā to highlight important leadership lessons and to apply such lessons to contemporary organizational leadership. Through selfless work, a true leader eschews an egoistic pursuit of self-aggrandizement to achieve the freedom of serving others. Thus, Dhiman concludes, the Gītā teaches its readers …


Favoritism: Ethical Dilemmas Viewed Through Multiple Paradigms, I-Pang Fu Jan 2015

Favoritism: Ethical Dilemmas Viewed Through Multiple Paradigms, I-Pang Fu

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Favoritism is a controversial issue in many cultural settings. Related terms include nepotism and cronyism; all three are identified with misconduct in the merit-based business world. The flip side is ethics — the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group (Merriam-Webster, 2012). According to John Dewey (1902), “Ethics is the science that deals with conduct insofar as this is considered to be right or wrong, good or bad.” Since favoritism is perceived as being linked to workplace misconduct, it is necessary to use ethics in examining this issue. The current study applied four lenses of ethics identified by …


Memo To Ceo: Five Easy Ways To Invigorate The C-Suite, Ritch Eich Jan 2015

Memo To Ceo: Five Easy Ways To Invigorate The C-Suite, Ritch Eich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

As business is inherently stressful, especially for those in leadership positions, maintaining a restorative workplace environment is essential to promoting sound mental health and achieving sustained competitive excellence. Eich stresses that chief executives must continuously monitor their teams for ennui and malaise. As the previous article describes the impact of spirituality in the workplace, Eich notes the importance of creating an environment marked by the arts and measured forms of relaxation — whether in the form of comforting music, gardens, artwork, and/or time off from work. A reflective, calming work environment promotes a healthy psyche which, in turn, fosters creativity …


Finding Your Self By Losing Yourself: Integrating Spirituality And Business, Aman Jhaveri, A. Anantaraman Jan 2015

Finding Your Self By Losing Yourself: Integrating Spirituality And Business, Aman Jhaveri, A. Anantaraman

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

A revealing interview with Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary (NKC) shows the profound impact of one man’s influence on the development and growth of a business — Jaipur Rugs Company, India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of handmade carpets. Mr. Chaudhary, whose efforts and actions have been recognized globally by both management scholars and nation-states, has worked tirelessly to effect the holistic development of the most downtrodden section of Indian society for over 35 years. The key to his management style and his business’s success? Love. As the foundation for any type of business, he believes that love gives way to respect, …


Values Generation: Turning Values Into Wealth, Leon Miller Jan 2015

Values Generation: Turning Values Into Wealth, Leon Miller

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Much of management behavior is focused on increasing benefits (usually thought of — in terms of Utilitarian ethics — as maximizing utility). Good, in terms of what increases benefits; thus, what is preferred by business is defined as the ability to motivate individuals in a way that increases desired outcomes (or that enhances organizational performance). This talent (referred to as the art of persuasion or the art of management) is valued because it facilitates achieving the desired results. Managers with such persuasive or motivational skills are highly regarded because of their ability to increase personal wealth, improve performance, and contribute …


Guest Editorial, Ritch Eich Jan 2015

Guest Editorial, Ritch Eich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.


Winter/Spring 2015 Jan 2015

Winter/Spring 2015

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.