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ผลกระทบจากความตกลงหุ้นส่วนเศรษฐกิจไทย-ญี่ปุ่น ที่มีผลต่อการนำเข้าส่งออก ในกลุ่มสินค้าประเภทส่วนประกอบและอุปกรณ์ประกอบของยานยนต์, ศุภพัฒน์ ร่าเริงใจ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาผลกระทบจากความตกลงหุ้นส่วนเศรษฐกิจไทย-ญี่ปุ่น (JTEPA) ที่มีผลต่อการนำเข้าและส่งออก ในสินค้าประเภทส่วนประกอบและอุปกรณ์ประกอบของยานยนต์ เพื่อนำผลการศึกษาและการวิเคราะห์ไปสรุปผลเพื่อหาเหตุผล ปัญหา เพื่อเสริมการให้คำแนะนำในฐานะผู้ให้คำปรึกษาในการนำเข้าส่งออก การรวบรวมข้อมูลของงานวิจัยฉบับนี้จะทำโดยการเก็บข้อมูลผ่านทาง Google form โดยเก็บข้อมูลจากผู้ประกอบการที่มีกิจการนำเข้าส่งออกส่วนประกอบและอุปกรณ์ประกอบของยานยนต์ หรือผู้จัดการ หรือผู้มีสิทธิตัดสินใจเลือกใช้วิธีการต่างๆในการนำเข้าของกิจการ การวิเคราะห์ผลของงานวิจัยฉบับนี้จะใช้หลัก Explanatory Sequential Design ซึ่งเป็นการรวบรวมข้อมูลเชิงปริมาณจากแบบสอบถาม และวิเคราะห์ผลด้วย Cross-tabulation และ Chi-Square test จากนั้นจึงสรุปผลที่ได้ และทำการสัมภาษณ์ผู้ประกอบการเพื่อยืนยันข้อมูล รวมทั้งถามเหตุผลในเชิงลึกที่เป็นข้อจำกัดของแบบสอบถาม ผลการวิจัยพบว่า การใช้ JTEPA ในการนำเข้าส่งออกส่วนประกอบและอุปกรณ์ประกอบของยานยนต์มีการใช้งานกับบริษัทขนาดย่อมหรือกลาง (SMEs) ที่น้อย และขนาดบริษัทมีผลอย่างมากในการตัดสินใจใช้หรือไม่ใช้ JTEPA เป็นวิธีทางเลือกในการนำเข้า ซึ่งสาเหตุมาจากค่าใช้จ่ายโดยรวม และการต้องอาศัยประโยชน์ของประกาศกระทรวงอื่น ๆ เพิ่มเติม แต่สำหรับบริษัทที่ทำหน้าที่เป็น OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) หรือบริษัทขนาดใหญ่ ที่ผ่านคุณสมบัติตามประกาศกระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม การใช้ JTEPA จะให้ผลลัพธ์ที่ดีกว่า และค่าใช้จ่ายโดยรวมที่ต่ำกว่า

การศึกษาการตอบสนองของอาหารแมวชนิดเปียกที่มีสารสกัดจาก Yucca Extract ที่ส่งผลต่อกลิ่นในสิ่งปฏิกูลของแมว, ภัทรวดี วิชัยยะ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Yucca schidigera เป็นส่วนผสมที่สามารถเพิ่มลงในอาหารสัตว์เลี้ยงได้ เพื่อช่วยลดกลิ่นของเสีย การวิจัยที่ผ่านมาแสดงให้เห็นว่าการเพิ่มมันสำปะหลังในอาหารสัตว์เลี้ยงช่วยลดกลิ่นเสียได้มากถึง 26% การศึกษาวิจัยเรื่อง “การศึกษาการตอบสนองของอาหารแมวชนิดเปียกที่มีสารสกัดจาก Yucca Extract ที่ส่งผลต่อกลิ่นในสิ่งปฏิกูลของแมว” เพื่อศึกษาการลดแอมโมเนียในกระเพาะแมวจากสารสกัด Yucca Extract เพื่อศึกษาผลของการตอบสนองของสารสกัด Yucca Extract กับกลิ่นปฏิกูลของแมว เพื่อนำวิจัยไปต่อยอดในทางธุรกิจอาหารแมว ประเมินศักยภาพตลาด และการเงิน รวมถึงความเป็นไปได้เชิงพาณิชย์ มีการดำเนินการวิจัยในลักษณะผสมผสานการวิจัยแบบเชิงทดลอง (Experimental Research) โดยการทดลองทำผลิตภัณฑ์ต้นแบบ “อาหารเปียกที่มีส่วนผสมของ Yucca Extract” กับโรงงานผลิตอาหารสัตว์ที่ได้มาตรฐาน รวมถึงทําการทดสอบเกี่ยวกับความพึงพอใจ ลักษณะ และ ปริมาณความต้องการของผู้บริโภค ผสมกับการวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ (Quanlitative Research) และใช้การเก็บข้อมูลด้วยแบบสอบถาม (Questionnaire) เพื่อตอบโจทย์กระบวนการพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์ใหม่ โดยให้แมวกลุ่มตัวอย่างจำนวน 31 ตัว กินผลิตภัณฑ์ต้นแบบที่มีสารสกัด Yucca Extract 250 ppm. เป็นเวลา 14 วัน เจ้าของแมวรู้สึกว่าผลิตภัณฑ์ต้นแบบนี้ช่วยลดกลิ่นอุจจาระได้ ปานกลาง จำนวน 21 คน เจ้าของแมวรู้สึกว่าผลิตภัณฑ์ต้นแบบนี้ทำให้ไม่ต้องเก็บอุจจาระบ่อย น้อย จำนวน 20 คน ปัจจัยด้านส่วนประสมทางการตลาดที่มีผลต่อการตัดสินใจซื้อผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารเปียก ราคาอาหารเปียกที่เจ้าของยอมรับได้ ราคาน้อยกว่า 30 บาท ร้อยละ 93.6 การวัดปริมาณแอมโมเนียในอุจจาระแมวพบว่าแมวจำนวน 1 ตัวที่ค่าผลแอมโมเนียเท่าเดิมทั้งก่อน และหลังกินผลิตภัณฑ์ต้นแบบ คือ 0.052 mmol/g และแมวอีก 30 ตัวมีค่าผลแอมโมเนียลดลงเฉลี่ย 0.019 mmol/g ในภาพรวมผู้วิจัยจึงสรุปได้ว่าแอมโมเนียในอุจจาระแมวลดลงจริงแมวกลุ่มตัวอย่างหลังได้กินผลิตภัณฑ์ต้นแบบ แผนทางด้านการเงินที่ได้สมมุติฐาน มูลค่าปัจจุบันโครงการ (NPV) อยู่ที่ 2,444,381.83 บาท และมีอัตราผลตอบแทนภายใน (IRR) ร้อยละ 314.5 ระยะเวลาคืนทุน 8.24 ดังนั้นระยะเวลาคืนทุนของโครงการเท่ากับ 8 ปี

การศึกษาความเป็นไปได้เชิงพาณิชย์ของผลิตภัณฑ์เซลโลกัม (อนุพันธ์และโมเลกุลอื่น ๆ ของเซลลูโลส), ยศพันธ์ พัชรพสิษฐ์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

สารนิพนธ์ฉบับนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาความต้องการของตลาด โอกาสทางธุรกิจ และความเป็นไปได้เชิงพาณิชย์ของผลิตภัณฑ์เซลโลกัม (อนุพันธ์เซลลูโลส) โดยใช้การสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึกกับผู้ผลิตในอุตสาหกรรมอาหารและเครื่องดื่ม 5 กลุ่ม ได้แก่ ผู้ผลิตไอศกรีม ซอสและเครื่องปรุงรส เครื่องดื่ม เบเกอรี่ และเนื้อสัตว์ ผลการศึกษาพบว่าผู้ผลิตที่สัมภาษณ์ทุกคนใช้สาร MCC และ CMC เฉลี่ย 0.06-0.82% ของกำลังการผลิต เพื่อเพิ่มความข้นหนืด ความคงตัว และเนื้อสัมผัสของผลิตภัณฑ์ โดยการใช้งานมีแนวโน้มเพิ่มขึ้นตามกำลังการผลิต ปัญหาหลักคือการละลายยาก ราคาสูง และมีผลต่อรสชาติ ปัจจัยหลักในการเลือกใช้คือความสามารถในการละลาย ราคา และไม่มีผลต่อรสชาติ ตลาดสารคงตัวอาหารจากอนุพันธ์เซลลูโลสทั่วโลกมีมูลค่า 402.3 ล้านดอลลาร์ในปี 2024 และคาดว่าจะเติบโตเป็น 603.5 ล้านดอลลาร์ในปี 2034 คิดเป็นอัตราการเติบโตเฉลี่ยสะสม (CAGR) 4.1% สำหรับประเทศไทย มีมูลค่าการนำเข้าสูงถึง 3,800 ล้านบาทต่อปี แสดงถึงโอกาสทางการตลาดที่ดี เศษวุ้นมะพร้าวซึ่งใช้เป็นวัตถุดิบหลักในการผลิตเซลโลกัมเกิดขึ้นสูงถึง 11-20% ของกำลังการผลิตวุ้นมะพร้าว ผู้ผลิตต้องเสียค่ากำจัด 100,000-400,000 บาทต่อปี และสนใจส่งมอบของเสียเหล่านี้ให้ผู้ที่สามารถนำไปใช้ประโยชน์ ผลิตภัณฑ์เซลโลกัมมีจุดเด่นด้านต้นทุนการผลิตต่ำจากการใช้วัสดุเหลือทิ้ง ทำให้ราคาขายต่ำกว่าคู่แข่งนำเข้า 16.5% และยังสอดคล้องกับแนวโน้มความยั่งยืนและการสนับสนุนจากนโยบายของรัฐ แสดงให้เห็นว่าเซลโลกัมเป็นผลิตภัณฑ์ที่มีศักยภาพทางการตลาดและความเป็นไปได้เชิงพาณิชย์ในระดับสูง

Impact Of Environment, Social, And Governance On Cost Of Equity: Evidence From Asia Pacific Markets, Panida Uaariyapoonpong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study examines the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, proxied by the ESG Combined Score, on the cost of equity (COE), measured by the CAPM, for companies in the Asia-Pacific region from 2015 to 2022. It also explores how this relationship is influenced by economic crises and market development levels. The findings indicate a negative correlation, where higher ESG performance leads to a lower COE. Specifically, the environmental and governance pillars are negatively associated with COE, similarly reducing equity costs, while the social pillar shows no significant effect. The research also studies the impact of economic conditions …

A Predictive Factors Of Intention And Behavior Toward Waste Separation Of Waterfront Communities: A Case Study Of Khlong Lat Luang Community Phra Pradaeng District Samut Prakan, Chadalak Samritthinanta

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research aims to study the factors influencing the intention and behavior of waste management among residents living along the Chao Mueang Canal in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province. The study employs quantitative research methods by collecting questionnaires from 114 households along the Chao Mueang Canal. Data analysis utilizes descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, to analyze the socio-economic aspects of the sample group. Inferential statistics, such as the independent t-test, One-way ANOVA, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), are used to analyze the factors influencing waste separation behavior and intention, with a statistical significance level set …

An Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Drug Development Collaboration Stimulated By The Virginia Drug Discovery Consortium, John S. Lazo, Ruben M.L. Colunga-Biancatelli, Pavel A. Solopov, John D. Catravas

Bioelectrics Publications

The genesis of most older medicinal agents has generally been empirical. During the past one and a half centuries, at least in the Western countries, discovering and developing drugs has been primarily the domain of pharmaceutical companies largely built upon concepts emerging from organic chemistry. Public sector funding for the discovery of new therapeutics has more recently stimulated local, national, and international groups to band together and focus on new human disease targets and novel treatment approaches. This Perspective describes one contemporary example of a newly formed collaboration that was simulated by a regional drug discovery consortium. University of Virginia, …

Negotiation Practices Of Athletic Trainers Employed In The Clinical Setting, Julie M. Cavallario, Brianna L. Campbell, Bailey C. Jones, Cailee E. Welch Bacon

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Context

Athletic trainers (ATs) are comparatively underpaid relative to peer health care professionals. Whereas many factors contribute to the salary and benefits of a given employment position, negotiation is a factor of the final salary and benefits package that is achieved. It is unclear to what extent ATs negotiate salary or other terms of employment during the hiring process.

Objective

To explore the negotiation practices of ATs during the hiring process.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Web-based survey.

Patients or other participants

A total of 587 ATs employed in the clinical setting who previously held at least 1 full-time employment position. …

Comparing The Performance Of Initial Coin Offerings To Crowdfunded Equity Ventures, Elijah Joseph Turan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Uncertainty in markets increases the likelihood of market failure due to volatility and suboptimal functioning. While initial coin offerings (ICOs) and crowdfunded equity (CFE) offerings may improve functioning in growing markets, there is a lack of knowledge and understanding pertaining to the relative efficiency and behavior of ICO markets compared to CFE markets, potentially perpetuating and thwarting the various communities they are intended to serve. The purpose of this correlational study was to compare a group of ICOs with a group of CFE offerings to identify predictive factors of funding outcomes related to both capital offering types. Efficient market hypothesis …

Leadership Strategies Supply Chain Managers Use In Adopting Innovative Technology, Bukola Loveth Olowo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Supply chain managers face challenges when adopting new technologies to remain competitive and satisfy consumer demands involving expedited delivery of food and services. Supply chain managers who fail to adopt new technology have a decreased propensity to stay competitive. Grounded in the transformation leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore leadership strategies supply chain managers use in adopting innovative technology. Participants were six supply chain managers who successfully used leadership strategies to adopt new innovative technology. Sources for data collection were semistructured interviews, company archival documents, and field notes. Research data were analyzed via thematic …

Leadership Strategies To Improve Business Performance In The Information Technology Industry, Edward Turay

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Ineffective leadership adversely affects performance at both the organizational and individual levels. Information technology (IT) leaders are concerned about ineffective leadership because it can result in the deterioration of employee morale, an increase in employee turnover, and decreased profitability. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor motivation theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore leadership strategies managers in the IT industry use to improve business performance. The six participants were senior and mid-level managers of two IT firms in Beirut, Lebanon who had at least 5 years of experience managing their organization’s leadership strategies. Data were collected using …

The Effect Of Employee Appreciation Methods On Job Satisfaction Of Higher Education Support Staff, Joanna Carter

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Almost 80% of U.S. companies have an employee recognition program. Although there is a great deal of research on the factors that affect employees' job satisfaction in general, little is known about the effect of employee appreciation methods on support staff's job satisfaction within higher education institutions. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the effect of seven employee appreciation methods on the job satisfaction of support staff within higher education institutions. The study's theoretical framework consisted of Abraham Maslow’s theory of motivation, Victor Vroom’s expectancy theory, Frederick Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, and Arne Kallenberg’s theory of job satisfaction. …

Emotional Intelligence Among Nigerian Construction Project Leaders During Periods Of Uncertainty, Ibrahim Hassan Mashi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Some construction project leaders in Nigeria have exhibited leadership ineffectiveness during periods of uncertainty due to a lack of emotional intelligence (EI) engagement. This has led to poor performance of construction projects in Nigeria. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to explore the engagement of EI in enhancing leadership effectiveness among construction project leaders in Nigeria during periods of uncertainty. Fifteen participants involving construction project leaders were selected through purposeful sampling from five construction firms in Abuja, Nigeria. The target participants were specifically chosen for their expertise and experience to ensure that the information created is relevant …

Examining The Relationship Of Social Inclusion On Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intentions Of Us Post-9/11 Veterans, Sheree' L. Peters

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Many American veterans return to the civilian workforce and report having problems reintegrating into society, as well as finding their role in the new corporate social realms. Over 80% leave their civilian jobs within the first two years of employment, and over 70% report experiencing feelings of loneliness. Recently, the World Health Organization reported that the lack of perceived social inclusion also has a significant economic impact on both individuals and societies. A quantitative, nonexperimental methodology was used to examine the moderating relationship of social inclusion on the relationship between job employee turnover intentions of post-9/11 enlisted veterans. This study …

Leading A Motivated Home Healthcare Company, Jekea Scott

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The lack of employee engagement and increase in employee turnover adversely affect the healthcare industry’s business outcomes. Home healthcare leaders need engagement strategies to retain experienced employees as failure to engage employees results in decreased productivity and increased expenses associated with recruiting and training new hires. Grounded in Blau’s social exchange theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies that home healthcare leaders use to increase employee engagement and decrease employee turnover. The participants comprised eight current and former leaders and employees of home healthcare companies in Charlotte, North Carolina. The data collection processes included …

Workplace Satisfaction On Inclusion And Turnover Intentions Of Minority Women In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics, Tameka Whitten

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Women of color are diminishing from the STEM workforce in spite of organizational efforts to increase diverse representation. A diverse workforce is a key competitive advantage for many STEM innovations, making this a topic of interest amongst workplace scholars. Researchers have pointed to relative contributors, such as barriers to inclusion and social identity threats for minority women in STEM. However, scholars have not yet uncovered the effect of global satisfaction on inclusion and turnover intentions for minority women within these workplaces. The purpose of this study was to evaluate organizational inclusion differences by sex and minority status, review organizational inclusion …

Solutions To Project Managers’ Job Dissatisfaction., Patience O. Nwosu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a growing talent gap in the project management field, as project managers (PMs) are exiting the field due to job dissatisfaction. Though existing literature addresses employee job satisfaction, few studies have examined the specific needs of the PM. The purpose of this qualitative Modified four round Delphi study was to find futuristic, desirable, and feasible solutions to PMs’ job dissatisfaction in the United States. The research question was designed to identify solutions to PMs’ job dissatisfaction. This study was grounded in Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model, which says that skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and …

Strategies To Improve Nonprofit Governance To Increase Donations, Charmaine Nicola Williams Tate

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractThe leaders of nonprofit organizations rely on donors to achieve the organization’s mission, and governance practices are a key contributor to donor confidence and positive donor behavior. Some nonprofit leaders lack effective strategies to improve governance processes and encourage donor confidence to increase donations. Grounded in resource dependence theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies that nonprofit leaders use to improve governance processes and encourage donor confidence to increase levels of donations. The participants comprised four senior executive members of a donor-amalgamation nonprofit organization in the Midwestern United States. Data were collected from semistructured …

Speed-Accuracy Tradeoffs In Decision Making: Perception Shifts And Goal Activation Bias Decision Thresholds, Jeff Larson, Guy Hawkins

Faculty Publications

A fundamental aspect of decision making is the speed-accuracy tradeoff (SAT): slower decisions tend to be more accurate, but because time is a scarce resource people prefer to conclude decisions more quickly. The current research adds to the SAT literature by documenting two previously unrecognized influences on the SAT: perception shifts and goal activation. Decision makers’ perceptions of what constitutes a fast or a slow decision, and what constitutes an accurate or inaccurate decision, are based on prior experience, and these perceptions influence decision speed. Similarly, previous experience in a decision context associates the context with a particular decision goal. …

Effective Onboarding Strategies To Increase Talent Retention, Mark L. Carpenter

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Human resource (HR) leaders are concerned about the adverse effects of employee turnover on employees and organizational success. Without a successful introduction to the corporate culture, employees may be more likely to exit their positions, resulting in higher recruitment costs and lower productivity for companies. Grounded in social exchange theory, the purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore onboarding strategies organizational HR leaders use to reduce employee turnover. The participants were six HR leaders at light manufacturing companies in the United States Midwest region who successfully reduced employee turnover. Data from semistructured interviews and publicly available documents were …

Community College Management Strategies For Balancing The Budgets, Rachel Ann Sullivan Dodson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

During declining revenue, community college leaders may be unable to balance their budgets effectively. Community college managers who fail to balance budgets negatively impact a college’s financial sustainability. Grounded in Burn’s transactional leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies community college managers use to balance their budgets in an environment of declining revenue. Data were collected from eight semistructured community college manager interviews and company documents: enrollment data, budget data, performance-based funding model data, and the strategic plan. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Four themes emerged: (a) budget alignment with …

Sustainability Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations, Ramchand Francisco

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nonprofit leaders face the challenges of ensuring their organizations are financially healthy while navigating economic and organizational issues that require strategies to support program growth with limited financial resources. Grounded in Markowitz’s modern portfolio theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies nonprofit leaders used to support program growth and sustainability with limited financial resources. The study participants were three leaders of a nonprofit organization in the northwest region of the United States who had expertise related to the focus of the research. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, analyses of the client organization’s internal …

A Case Study Of Joint Accountability Mechanism And Interorganizational Collaboration In Post-Earthquake Haiti, Jude J. Jean-Gilles

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract: The earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010, caused massive destruction of its capital city Port-au-Prince and its suburbs and killed over a quarter of million people. The recovery period that followed required effectiveness to plan and mobilize resources. The magnitude of the destruction, lack of local recovery plans or previous disaster experience, and scarcity of local resources inspired the creation of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC), a compilation of local and international stakeholders who agreed to collaboratively address the recovery challenges. Several studies have examined post-earthquake recovery initiatives under the leadership of local governments, but having …

Manufacturing Business Managers' Strategies To Increase Employee Engagement, Jennifer Morgan-Petgrave

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractEmployee engagement is critical for manufacturing businesses to achieve higher productivity, competitive advantage, and sustainability. Manufacturing business managers who implement effective strategies can potentially enhance employee job satisfaction to increase employee engagement. Grounded in Kahn’s personal engagement theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies manufacturing business managers use to increase employee engagement. The participants were four manufacturing business managers from two manufacturing businesses in the southeastern region of Jamaica who successfully implemented strategies to increase employee engagement. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and company documents. Yin’s five-phase process was used to analyze data. Three …

Strategies To Reduce The Impact Of Disruptions In Manufacturing Transportation Supply Chains, John Enyabe Ndone

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract

Supply chain managers in the manufacturing transportation industry grapple with reducing the impact of disruptions in transportation supply chains since 50% of U.S. companies have experienced between six to 20 disruptions per year. Ineffective transportation disruption strategies negatively impact the performance and profitability of manufacturing organizations resulting in losses and business failure. Grounded in Goldratt’s philosophy and thinking process of the Theory of Constraints (TOC), the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore successful strategies supply chain managers in the manufacturing transportation industry used to reduce the impact of disruptions in transportation supply chains. The participants …

Solutions To Project Managers’ Job Dissatisfaction., Patience O. Nwosu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a growing talent gap in the project management field, as project managers (PMs) are exiting the field due to job dissatisfaction. Though existing literature addresses employee job satisfaction, few studies have examined the specific needs of the PM. The purpose of this qualitative Modified four round Delphi study was to find futuristic, desirable, and feasible solutions to PMs’ job dissatisfaction in the United States. The research question was designed to identify solutions to PMs’ job dissatisfaction. This study was grounded in Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model, which says that skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and …

Successful Innovation Strategies Of Ugandan Small And Medium Enterprises, Fidelis W. Oketch

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Uganda’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face high business failure rates. Fifty percent of SMEs in Uganda fail during the first year of operations due to poor business performance stemming from the lack of innovative strategies and consistent policies for SMEs to guide their growth and development. Grounded in disruptive innovation theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore the innovation strategies leaders of SMEs in Uganda use to improve business performance. The participants included five leaders of five SMEs in Uganda with successful experience implementing innovation strategies to improve business performance. Data were collected from semistructured …

Relationship Between Opportunity For Advancement, Salary/Pay, And Retail Salesperson Turnover Intentions, Edith Mae Thompson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractEmployee turnover intention is the principal antecedent and predictor of employee turnover behavior, which is a substantial threat to automotive retail dealerships’ current and future organizational performance. Understanding employee turnover intentions is vital for dealership general managers to reduce salesperson turnover, manage dealership costs, and maintain dealership competitive advantages. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between opportunity for advancement, salary/pay, and employee turnover intention among automobile salespeople. Using an online survey administered by Survey Monkey, data were collected from 76 retail salespeople in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. The survey …

Strategies To Reduce Voluntary Turnover In The Automotive Manufacturing Industry, Mattie Patricia Wilson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractWhen employees leave their jobs voluntarily, the unexpected loss can significantly impact a company's bottom line, including a drop in revenue, morale, and productivity. Employee turnover is a challenge for plant managers in automotive manufacturing because of the high expense of recruiting, hiring, and orienting new workers. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies plant managers in the automotive manufacturing industry use to reduce voluntary employee turnover. The participants were four Alabama manufacturing plant managers who reduced excessive employee turnover. Semistructured interviews and available public information were used to collect data. …

Qualitative Assessment Of Psychological Safety And Ethics In Corrections Officers, Gary Robert Breig

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractIn this qualitative study, I explored psychological safety, team learning, and ethical and moral perception among correctional officers that worked in the prison industry. Former officers provided data by participating in an open-ended question interviews. I used a phenomenological approach to gather information from former officers about their psychological safety experience and their ethical and moral perceptions. Participants gave insight into their training and their work as individuals and as teams exploring individual and team psychological safety and ethical and moral perception while interacting with each other in the prison workplace. Research questions were about officer preparation, officer collaboration quality, …

Public Service Motivation: African American Senior Military Officers Transitioning To Civilian Service, Ansara Todd Burgess

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Motivation plays a crucial role in public organizations in terms of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as well as moral obligation. While considerable efforts over the past several decades have led to vast improvements in federal workforce diversification, significant problems still exist involving diversity management and racial representation across all levels of federal government employment. The theoretical framework guiding this study was public service motivation. The purpose of this study was to explore the U.S. federal government’s inability to attract and retain senior executive service African Americans through lived experiences of retired African American military officers who currently work for the …