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Walden University

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Political Science

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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.


Factors Influencing Voter Behavior In Two Inner-City Communities In Jamaica, Apollone S. Reid Jan 2013

Factors Influencing Voter Behavior In Two Inner-City Communities In Jamaica, Apollone S. Reid

2010-2016 Archived Posters

A phenomenological study explored the decision making process of voters in two inner-city communities in Jamaica, wherein results of three consecutive general elections showed homogenous voting in favor of incumbent candidates. Voting behavior examined through theoretical frameworks of reciprocal determinism and counter-control supported influences among environmental, cognitive, and behavioral factors.