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Walden University

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Publication Year

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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Relationship Between Terrorism, Oil Prices, And Airline Profitability, Ubirathan Miranda Jan 2015

The Relationship Between Terrorism, Oil Prices, And Airline Profitability, Ubirathan Miranda

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Increase in the price of petroleum and terrorism negatively affect airline profitability. This quantitative study was an exploration of the relationship between terrorism, fuel price, and airline profitability. Airline financial and security archives were the data for this study. Results indicate that terrorism and fuel cost significantly predict profitability.


Downsizing The United States Air Force Security Forces: A Phenomenological Investigation, Winell De Mesa Jan 2015

Downsizing The United States Air Force Security Forces: A Phenomenological Investigation, Winell De Mesa

2010-2016 Archived Posters

The United States Air Force has downsized an average of 10,000 personnel each year from 1990 to 2010. Despite this the mission remains the same, which causes an increase in workload to the remaining airmen. The results can be used by all leadership facing budgetary constraints and technology upgrades.


A Case Study Of The United States Veterans’ Disability Compensation Policy Subsystem, Tanya Rosemary Brinkley Jan 2014

A Case Study Of The United States Veterans’ Disability Compensation Policy Subsystem, Tanya Rosemary Brinkley

2010-2016 Archived Posters

In public policy literature, there is a lack of research that integrates social construction theory within the advocacy coalition framework. Far less is known about how these theories address policy change and processes related to programs for disabled veterans (DVs).


A Q-Methodology Study Evaluating The Emergence Of Complex Adaptive Systems In Organizations, Scott Willette Jan 2014

A Q-Methodology Study Evaluating The Emergence Of Complex Adaptive Systems In Organizations, Scott Willette

2010-2016 Archived Posters

The purpose of this study was to explore whether conditions within military organizations create a level of adaptive tension that leads to self-organization and the emergence of complex adaptive systems (CAS). The study’s findings suggest that there is a considerable amount of tension between the requirements and acquisition systems.


The Positive Deviance Phenomenon Of Leading Successful Strategic Change, Gail Johnson Morris Jan 2014

The Positive Deviance Phenomenon Of Leading Successful Strategic Change, Gail Johnson Morris

2010-2016 Archived Posters

The focus of this phenomenological study was to explore how the positive deviance phenomenon and strategies manifest through the lived experience of successful Canadian financial services strategic change leaders. The 4 leadership dimensions culminate in the Leading Successful Strategic Change: The 4 Factor Formula.


Information Sharing Among Public Safety Agencies, Vinyl Baker Jan 2013

Information Sharing Among Public Safety Agencies, Vinyl Baker

2010-2016 Archived Posters

During the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster failures in communications and information sharing occurred among public safety agencies. These communication problems led to the loss of lives, the destruction of property, and the delay of timely medical assistance. Results indicated that while standard operating procedures have changed since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster, there is still a need for greater emphasis in regards to training, interoperability, and shared resources among public safety agencies


Exploring Deliberative Democracy: Tribal Membership Meetings Under Indian Reorganization Act Constitutions, Jo Anne House Jan 2013

Exploring Deliberative Democracy: Tribal Membership Meetings Under Indian Reorganization Act Constitutions, Jo Anne House

2010-2016 Archived Posters

This was a qualitative study of deliberation and participation in a tribal government setting. The results of this study identified high levels of deliberation and participation with a need to focus on improving the aspect of showing respect towards others. Improving deliberation can result in a more networked community, identification of a greater number of solutions, and greater acceptance of the solution selected.


Exploring Knowledge Sharing In The Department Of Defense, Melissa Ann Connell Jan 2013

Exploring Knowledge Sharing In The Department Of Defense, Melissa Ann Connell

2010-2016 Archived Posters

A phenomenological study using Nonaka and Takeuchi’s socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization (SECI) model explored the organized, continual method of tacit-to-explicit knowledge theory for organizational knowledge creation. Twenty participants shared their lived experiences in semi-structured interviews. Ten primary themes emerged, with results indicating the foundation for supporting the knowledge sharing process.


Encouraging Corporate Social Responsibility In Rayong, Thailand, Christina Spoons, Mark Gordon Jan 2013

Encouraging Corporate Social Responsibility In Rayong, Thailand, Christina Spoons, Mark Gordon

2010-2016 Archived Posters

A review of literature revealed a gap in research on effective ways to promote corporate social responsibility in the Rayong province of Thailand where the Integrated Refinery and Petrochemical Company (IRPC) is located. This case study used purposeful sampling of eight key informants in a CSR program designed to help restore the environment surrounding the refinery, increase cooperation and good will between IRPC and surrounding villages, and make better use of local resources.