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The Function Of Narrative In Leadership: Theoretical Foundations And Empirical Evidence, Michael S. Carriger Dec 2010

The Function Of Narrative In Leadership: Theoretical Foundations And Empirical Evidence, Michael S. Carriger

WCBT Faculty Publications

This research is focused on the differential impacts of narrative and facts and figures on the understanding of corporate strategy or competitive advantage. In this way a theoretical (philosophical) foundation can be laid for narrative and the understanding of corporate strategy. Additionally, much needed theoretically sound, empirical validation can be offered for the use of narrative and storytelling by leaders within organizations as a means of creating, disseminating,and executing strategy. Employing a model derived from the tension between modern and post-modern thinking about the nature of ideas and concepts a conceptual framework is offered to try to explain the possible …

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The Influence Of Teachers' Creativity, Attitude And Commitment On Students' Proficiency Of The English Language., Hemaloshinee Vasudevan Dec 2010

The Influence Of Teachers' Creativity, Attitude And Commitment On Students' Proficiency Of The English Language., Hemaloshinee Vasudevan

Student Works (2010-2019)

The intensity of teachers’ creativity, attitude and commitment is considered to be as a key factor in the success of current educational reform agenda as it heavily influences the teachers’ willingness to engage in cooperative, reflective and critical practice to develop the students’ proficiency or performance in English language. So, training can help teachers to learn how to be more effective at work by modifying the knowledge, skills or attitudes through learning experience to achieve an effective performance and develop the students’ proficiency in their learning process. According to human resource theory, training is considered as one of the processes …

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Crisis Management: How To Stay Out Of Court, Adrianne Browing, Kimberly Kubicek, Sarah Rigsby, John Roberts Dec 2010

Crisis Management: How To Stay Out Of Court, Adrianne Browing, Kimberly Kubicek, Sarah Rigsby, John Roberts

Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education (CNS 670)

Crisis Management in higher education is often unpredictable. It requires immediate decision making and quick resolution based on the outcome of an event that has taken place. Institutions have an obligation to reduce uncertainty in the event of crisis and to mitigate the circumstances of potential volatile situations. A crisis management policy should be established and implemented in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for all. In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy, a report was provided to the President of Virginia Tech that stated “a strong, vibrant and supportive community is essential in ensuring a safe …

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Administration Without Borders, Jonathan G.S. Koppell Dec 2010

Administration Without Borders, Jonathan G.S. Koppell

Publications from President Jonathan G.S. Koppell

To thrive in 2020, we must conceive of the field of public administration in the broadest possible terms. Phenomena that typically have been treated peripherally in our literature are emerging center stage in recent years, confirming that the “old” boundaries of our discipline do not reflect contemporary reality. After reviewing three key developments—the rise of mixed and nongovernmental institutions in public policy, the increasing importance of market mechanisms, and the assertion of meaningful global regulation—an argument is made for a broader reconception of “publicness” that goes hand in hand with the embrace of governance in lieu of administration.

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Exploring The Adaptive Function In Complexity Leadership Theory: An Examination Of Shared Leadership And Collective Creativity In Innovation Networks, David S. Sweetman Dec 2010

Exploring The Adaptive Function In Complexity Leadership Theory: An Examination Of Shared Leadership And Collective Creativity In Innovation Networks, David S. Sweetman

College of Business: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Leadership, creativity, and innovation are becoming increasingly important to the sustainability of organizations. Facing ever more complex environments, traditional views embodied in the individual are being augmented by theorizing which views leadership and creativity as a property of the collective. With theoretical grounding in complexity leadership theory, this dissertation leverages the emerging constructs of shared leadership and collective creativity from a network perspective to provide empirical understanding of the adaptive function of complexity leadership. Social network hypotheses were advanced positing that shared leadership and collective creativity comprise the adaptive function, and that the adaptive function is related to innovation. Results …

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Eam White Paper Series: Sustainability And Innovation For Systemic Change, Dilip Mirchandani Dec 2010

Eam White Paper Series: Sustainability And Innovation For Systemic Change, Dilip Mirchandani

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

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Eam White Paper Series: 2010 White Papers Deal With Innovation And Sustainability; Reviews Add To Discussion Of Values, William P. Ferris Dec 2010

Eam White Paper Series: 2010 White Papers Deal With Innovation And Sustainability; Reviews Add To Discussion Of Values, William P. Ferris

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

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Sustainability Principles: A Review And Directions, Paul Shrivastava, Stephanie Berger Dec 2010

Sustainability Principles: A Review And Directions, Paul Shrivastava, Stephanie Berger

Organization Management Journal

In 1987 the publication of Our Common Future by the United Nations’ World Commission on Environment and Development proposed the concept of sustainable development as an ideal for the global economy and corporations. In seeking sustainable economic growth and sustainability at the enterprise level, a number of “sustainability principles” or codes of conduct emerged. A great deal of intellectual effort, managerial resources, and publicity are devoted to these principles. While these principles have created some dialogue, and helped to lead some organizations in the direction of sustainability, their practical effectiveness remains uncertain. This paper provides an overview of sustainability principles …

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Ethics & The 15 Minute Evidence-Based Manager: A Review Of A Response To A Critique Published As “Evidence-Based Management: Concept Cleanup Time?” By Rob B Briner, David Denyer, And Denise M Rousseau (Academy Of Management Perspectives, Nov 2009), Donald W. Mccormick Dec 2010

Ethics & The 15 Minute Evidence-Based Manager: A Review Of A Response To A Critique Published As “Evidence-Based Management: Concept Cleanup Time?” By Rob B Briner, David Denyer, And Denise M Rousseau (Academy Of Management Perspectives, Nov 2009), Donald W. Mccormick

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

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Using Systems Theory To Conceptualize The Implementation Of Undergraduate Online Education In A University Setting, Kathleen Dechant, Lauren Dechant Dec 2010

Using Systems Theory To Conceptualize The Implementation Of Undergraduate Online Education In A University Setting, Kathleen Dechant, Lauren Dechant

Organization Management Journal

As participants in the process of exploring how to formalize and develop undergraduate online education at the University of Connecticut, the authors share their experiences relative to the challenges of identifying and addressing the diverse factors involved in such an endeavor. Recognizing the importance of multi-level organizational change in building, integrating, and sustaining an online learning environment, they utilize systems theory as a unifying framework to better analyze the nature and impact of the changes required to create an environment to support online education within a university.

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Three Reviews Highlighting Values In Evidence-Based Management, The New Global Economics, And Personal Behavior, Kristin Backhaus, Devi Akella Dec 2010

Three Reviews Highlighting Values In Evidence-Based Management, The New Global Economics, And Personal Behavior, Kristin Backhaus, Devi Akella

Organization Management Journal

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Giving Voice To Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What’S Right, Andra Gumbus Dec 2010

Giving Voice To Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What’S Right, Andra Gumbus

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

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Fishing For Leadership: A Service Philosophy In Library Technical Services, Connie Foster Dec 2010

Fishing For Leadership: A Service Philosophy In Library Technical Services, Connie Foster

DLTS Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Observational Study Of Retail Wine Venues In San Luis Obispo In Relation To Shelf Space And The Amount Of Wine Sold, J. (James) Calvin Mead Dec 2010

Observational Study Of Retail Wine Venues In San Luis Obispo In Relation To Shelf Space And The Amount Of Wine Sold, J. (James) Calvin Mead

Agribusiness

This study was conducted in order to gain valuable information related to the retail wine industry and find similarities and differences in wine shelf space from store to store. All the stores were unique to some degree, but they also shared several aspects of the wine display. For example, some stores were similar in relation to the number of wine brands they offered, structure of the wine displays, prices of wines, types of promotions, types of packaging, number of sections based on varietals or countries, and overall ratings. Averages, frequencies, one-way analyses, multiple comparisons, and descriptive statistics were all calculated …

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The Greening Of Strategic Hrm Scholarship, Susan E. Jackson, Janghoon Seo Dec 2010

The Greening Of Strategic Hrm Scholarship, Susan E. Jackson, Janghoon Seo

Organization Management Journal

The topic of environmental sustainability is attracting increased attention among management scholars. Despite its importance to managers, employees, customers and other stakeholders, however, there is very little scholarship that considers the role of human resource management systems in organizations striving to achieve environmental sustainability. In this article, we propose several specific questions that such scholarship could address. By seeking answers to these questions, HRM scholars could contribute to improved organizational effectiveness and at the same time develop new theoretical models that more adequately reflect the complexity of organizational phenomena.

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“The Rise And Fall Of Finance And The End Of The Society Of Organizations” By Gerald F Davis (Academy Of Management Perspectives, August 2009), Frank M. Werner Dec 2010

“The Rise And Fall Of Finance And The End Of The Society Of Organizations” By Gerald F Davis (Academy Of Management Perspectives, August 2009), Frank M. Werner

Organization Management Journal

No abstract provided.

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Navigating The Innovation Landscape: Past Research, Present Practice, And Future Trends, Shanthi Gopalakrishnan, Eric H. Kessler, Joanne L. Scillitoe Dec 2010

Navigating The Innovation Landscape: Past Research, Present Practice, And Future Trends, Shanthi Gopalakrishnan, Eric H. Kessler, Joanne L. Scillitoe

Organization Management Journal

The management of innovation is among the most critical capabilities contributing to the success of modern organizations. It is also complex and frequently misunderstood. In this paper we first provide a broad overview of the organizational innovation literature [the Past] to distill five fundamental themes: What is innovation, why is it important, where does it come from, who engages in it, and how can it be best executed? Second, we illustrate how these concepts are applied by three companies on the vanguard of innovation management [the Present] – Google, Walt Disney, and Johnson & Johnson. Third, we project the discussion …

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The Association Between Person-Environment Fit And Organizational Commitment With The Moderator Of Personality., Too Meng Yong Dec 2010

The Association Between Person-Environment Fit And Organizational Commitment With The Moderator Of Personality., Too Meng Yong

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study seeks to investigate the association between Person – Environment (PE) Fit and the organizational commitment with the moderator of personality (Big Five). The study shows the personality of individual has influence towards organizational commitment. The participants of study were collected from various co-operatives located; the samples are not only consisting Malaysian who is working in Malaysia. It includes Malaysian who currently works abroad, and also foreigner who is presently worked in Malaysia (Indian, Vietnamese and Japanese). With sample size 183 participants (83 Male, 100 Female). The subjects completed the questionnaire that included 3 variables of PE fit, ‘Big …

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The Relationship Between Lean Manufacturing And Firm Performance : A Study Of Manufacturing Companies In Sweden., Kristina Granstrom Dec 2010

The Relationship Between Lean Manufacturing And Firm Performance : A Study Of Manufacturing Companies In Sweden., Kristina Granstrom

Student Works (2010-2019)

The aim of lean manufacturing is to remove waste to increase the value for the customer. Some of the outcomes from implementing lean manufacturing are increased quality, improved productivity and reduced costs. There ishowever a mixed result in the empirical evidence concerning leanmanufacturing’s relation to performance. This study looks at theimplementation level of lean manufacturing in Swedish manufacturingcompanies and investigates lean manufacturing’s impact on firm performance.A survey was made based on an electronic questionnaire sent to Swedishmanufacturing firms and a total of 35 companies within ten different industriesresponded to the questionnaire. The result shows that the implementationlevel on average is …

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The Relationship Between Organizational Culture And Innovation Of Employees In Malaysia., Ng Yu Seen Dec 2010

The Relationship Between Organizational Culture And Innovation Of Employees In Malaysia., Ng Yu Seen

Student Works (2010-2019)

A company’s organizational culture is important because it influences the organization’s actions and approaches to conducting business. It is very crucial for business to function effectively in a highly competitive, rapidly changing environment. It is recognised that innovation is of utmost importance in maintaining a proactive and entrepreneurial organization. Innovation has become widely recognized as a key to competitive success. Studies have acknowledged the existence of a relationship between organizational culture and organizational innovation and recommend that innovative organizations perform better. This study develops a theoretical framework based on Denison culture model which demonstrates the cultural traits of Involvement (Empowerment, …

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Structural Model Of Effects Of Cultural Factors On Escalation Of Commitment Through Antecedents, Agency, And Negative Framing Effects, Woo-Sik Danny Choi Dec 2010

Structural Model Of Effects Of Cultural Factors On Escalation Of Commitment Through Antecedents, Agency, And Negative Framing Effects, Woo-Sik Danny Choi

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to identify and measure the effects of Hofstede‟s cultural factors on escalation of commitment for hospitality managers among American and Chinese managers. Typical cultural factors include power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism and collectivism, masculinity and femininity, and orientation. Escalation of commitment refers to making decisions in risky circumstances. First, the effect of cultural factors on escalation of commitment was measured through antecedents (mediator variables). Second, the first effect of antecedents on escalation of commitment was measured through agency and negative framing effects. Structural equation modeling (SEM) found significant relationships between cultural factors and mediator …

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The Effects Of Action, Normality, And Decision Carefulness On Anticipated Regret: Evidence For A Broad Mediating Role Of Decision Justifiability., Jochen Reb, Terry Connolly Dec 2010

The Effects Of Action, Normality, And Decision Carefulness On Anticipated Regret: Evidence For A Broad Mediating Role Of Decision Justifiability., Jochen Reb, Terry Connolly

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Two distinct theoretical views explain the effects of action/inaction and social normality on anticipated regret. Norm theory (Kahneman & Miller, 1986) emphasises the role of decision mutability, the ease with which one can imagine having made a different choice. Decision justification theory (Connolly & Zeelenberg, 2002) highlights the role of decision justifiability, the perception that the choice was made on a defensible basis, supported by convincing arguments or using a thoughtful, comprehensive decision process. The present paper tests several contrasting predictions from the two theoretical approaches in a series of four studies. Study 1 replicated earlier findings showing greater anticipated …

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Integrating Ioob And Jdm Through Process-Oriented Research, Jochen Reb Dec 2010

Integrating Ioob And Jdm Through Process-Oriented Research, Jochen Reb

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

One of the most fascinating and counterintuitive insights from negotiation theory is that differences, rather than similarities, open up opportunities for value creation (Raiffa, 2002). Because of different values, beliefs, and perspectives, parties can benefit from their complementarities. Ironically though, negotiators tend to prefer negotiating with similar others, with others they like, presumably because negotiators expect interactions to proceed more smoothly. Differences make interaction more difficult but also potentially more rewarding, if managed correctly.

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Measurement Equivalence Of The Wong And Law Emotional Intelligence Scale Across Self And Other Ratings, Nele Libbrecht, Filip Lievens, Eveline Schollaert Dec 2010

Measurement Equivalence Of The Wong And Law Emotional Intelligence Scale Across Self And Other Ratings, Nele Libbrecht, Filip Lievens, Eveline Schollaert

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

There exist a variety of measurement instruments for assessing emotional intelligence (EI). One approach is the use of other reports wherein knowledgeable informants indicate how well the scale items describe the assessed person's behavior. In other reports, the same EI scales are typically used as in self-reports. However, it is not known whether the measurement structure underlying EI ratings is equivalent across self and other ratings. In this study, the measurement equivalence of an extant EI measure (Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale [WLEIS]) across self and other ratings was tested. Using multiple group confirmatory factor analysis, the authors conducted …

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Reading Your Counterpart: The Benefit Of Emotion Recognition Accuracy For Effectiveness In Negotiation, Hillary Anger Elferbein, Maw Der Foo, Judith White, Hwee Hoon Tan, Voon Chuan Aik Dec 2010

Reading Your Counterpart: The Benefit Of Emotion Recognition Accuracy For Effectiveness In Negotiation, Hillary Anger Elferbein, Maw Der Foo, Judith White, Hwee Hoon Tan, Voon Chuan Aik

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Using meta-analysis, we find a consistent positive correlation between emotion recognition accuracy (ERA) and goal-oriented performance. However, this existing research relies primarily on subjective perceptions of performance. The current study tested the impact of ERA on objective performance in a mixed-motive buyer-seller negotiation exercise. Greater recognition of posed facial expressions predicted better objective outcomes for participants from Singapore playing the role of seller, both in terms of creating value and claiming a greater share for themselves. The present study is distinct from past research on the effects of individual differences on negotiation outcomes in that it uses a performance-based test …

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Coaching Efficacy With Academic Leaders: A Phenomenological Investigation, Deanna Lee Vansickel-Peterson Nov 2010

Coaching Efficacy With Academic Leaders: A Phenomenological Investigation, Deanna Lee Vansickel-Peterson

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The purpose of this psychological phenomenological research was to understand the efficacy of life coaching from the perspective of academic leaders. To date, not one investigation or attempt has been made towards the above stated purpose. This study includes a theoretical overview and a review of the coaching literature from Socrates (469-399 BC) to current day Humanistic theory presented in part by Roger (1902-1987). This process included data collection from five academic leaders who have been coached for at least two years. Levels of analysis of 365 statements, quote and/or comments produced finding of efficacy in life coaching with academic …

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Developing A Culturally Responsive Classroom Collaborative Of Faculty, Students, And Institution, Paul J. Colbert Nov 2010

Developing A Culturally Responsive Classroom Collaborative Of Faculty, Students, And Institution, Paul J. Colbert

MBA Faculty Conference Papers & Journal Articles

Culture is integral to the learning process. It is the organization and way of life within the community of students and teachers and directs the way they communicate, interact, and approach teaching and learning. Although founded in particular values and principles, the academy, like most organizations, is impacted day-to-day by its culture. Yet, the traditional higher education institution has not been designed to operate within a racially or ethnically diverse student population. The social, political, economic, and cultural forces that support the institution influence the teaching and learning environments. To better address cultural diversity in the classroom, faculty must first …

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Doctoral Advising, Research Productivity And The Academic Balancing Act: Insights From Michael A. Hitt, Edwin A. Locke, Fred Luthans, Lyman W. Porter, And Anne Tsui, Jennifer A. Moss Breen, John E. Barbuto Jr. Nov 2010

Doctoral Advising, Research Productivity And The Academic Balancing Act: Insights From Michael A. Hitt, Edwin A. Locke, Fred Luthans, Lyman W. Porter, And Anne Tsui, Jennifer A. Moss Breen, John E. Barbuto Jr.

Organization Management Journal

Achieving academic success requires diligence among all concerned – doctoral students, academic advisors, and institutions. This paper presents interviews of five outstanding scholars who have dedicated their lives to research productivity, academic advising, and scholarly service. The work/life balance and output they achieved is the result of purposeful planning, tenacity, and passion for the field and students. The paper first introduces the topic of academic success, then initial thoughts from the authors are presented. Brief biographies of the scholars are shared to demonstrate academic contributions. Interviews are presented as direct quotes from participants, with collective insights offered after each specific …

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An Empirical Investigation Of Group Acceptance Using The Big Five Personality Domains, Arpita Joardar, Linda M. Matthews Nov 2010

An Empirical Investigation Of Group Acceptance Using The Big Five Personality Domains, Arpita Joardar, Linda M. Matthews

Organization Management Journal

In this paper, we examine task-based and relationship-based group acceptances of a newcomer from the perspective of personality theory. We used policy-capturing with an MBA student sample for our study. As predicted, our findings indicated that task-based group acceptance was affected by a newcomer’s perceived conscientiousness, openness, neuroticism, and extraversion, while relationship-based group acceptance was influenced by his/her perceived openness, neuroticism, and agreeableness. However, we failed to find support for the effect of perceived extraversion on relationship-based group acceptance. The implications for groups and suggestions for future research directions are discussed.

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Executive Search Relationships – Contacts Between Executives And Search Firm Professionals: Scale Development And Validation, Thomas A. Clerkin, Jeong-Yeon Lee Nov 2010

Executive Search Relationships – Contacts Between Executives And Search Firm Professionals: Scale Development And Validation, Thomas A. Clerkin, Jeong-Yeon Lee

Organization Management Journal

This exploratory study investigates the nature of contacts between executives and search firm professionals, which together encompass the executive search relationship. An initial scale was developed, reviewed by experts and tested. Factor analysis led to a revised scale for further testing, which based on multiple samples identified three types of executive search contacts: (1) search firminitiated contacts; (2) executive-initiated contacts; and (3) contacts for mutual benefit. Correlational studies among these types as well as related concepts in networking behavior are presented, showing executive search relationships to be a unique and distinct measure. A discussion of the executive search construct’s potential …

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