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Case Study Of Liberty University's Succession Plan From Founder To Second-Generation Leader, Steven Peterson Apr 2014

Case Study Of Liberty University's Succession Plan From Founder To Second-Generation Leader, Steven Peterson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this case study was to explore the leadership succession and transition that occurred at Liberty University from founder to the second-generation leader in 2007. In order to gather knowledge about the key stakeholders, this qualitative case study was conducted, and this researcher utilized interviews and focus group interviews with individuals who had a firsthand account of the leadership succession. Also, documents related to the succession were analyzed. The information obtained from these data collection methods were analyzed and categorized by themes related to leadership succession. The results from this case study revealed a specific method and process …