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Assessing The Financial Impact Of Spoofing Attacks In Michigan’S Finance Industry, Shatarsha Smith Aug 2026

Assessing The Financial Impact Of Spoofing Attacks In Michigan’S Finance Industry, Shatarsha Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Spoofing attacks have become an increasingly significant cybersecurity threat, exposing organizations and customers to financial losses by impersonating trusted identities in digital environments. Cybersecurity leaders need a better understanding of how information security maturity and the selection of cybersecurity strategy relate to spoofing loss outcomes. Grounded in game theory, the purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional correlational study was to examine the relationships among information security maturity, cybersecurity strategy selection, and spoofing loss outcomes in the financial industry. Data were collected from approximately 90 IT professionals employed in a Michigan-based government office in the public finance sector with at least 5 …


Performance-Based Budgeting Implementation Strategies For Improving Financial Performance, Waleed Ibrahim Alsyaegh Apr 2026

Performance-Based Budgeting Implementation Strategies For Improving Financial Performance, Waleed Ibrahim Alsyaegh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The lack of effective strategies for allocating organizational financial resources can lead to adverse business outcomes. Business managers are concerned about the ineffective allocation of financial resources, as it can impede financial performance and sustainability.Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative single-case study was to explore the performance-based budgeting strategies that business managers use to sustain financial profitability. The participants were 10 business managers who oversee subsidiaries that successfully implemented performance-based budgeting.Data were collected through semistructured interviews and the review of organization documents. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) traditional versus contemporary budgeting; (b) importance of …


The Role Of Corporate Managers In Improving Profit Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kosovo, Flutura Beka Kamberaj Feb 2026

The Role Of Corporate Managers In Improving Profit Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kosovo, Flutura Beka Kamberaj

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The profitability of commercial banks is a key indicator of financial system stability and economic growth, albeit Kosovo’s banking sector continues to face challenges from nonperforming loans, regulatory constraints, and limited innovation. Corporate managers at Kosovo’s commercial banks are reporting low profit performance despite overall sector stability. The purpose of this qualitative single-case study was to explore how corporate managers contribute to improving profit performance in Kosovo’s commercial banks. The resource-based view and corporate governance theory provided the theoretical foundation. The participants comprised 20 corporate managers at commercial banks in Kosovo. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and public documents. …


Financial Stability Success Strategies For Nursing Homes, Jennifer Helene Garrison Feb 2026

Financial Stability Success Strategies For Nursing Homes, Jennifer Helene Garrison

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Ineffective regulatory strategies can lead to reduced financial stability. Nursing home leaders who wrestle to improve regulatory practices may find their business facing reduced financial sustainability. Grounded in management by objectives theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry research project was to identify and explore the effective strategies nursing home leaders used to implement regulatory compliance practices that increase financial sustainability. The participants were nine nursing home leaders who had successfully implemented regulatory compliance strategies within their organizations. Data was collected through semistructured interviews, public websites, and current and archival public documents. Through thematic analysis, three themes were identified: …


Exploring Successful Financing Strategies For Developing Real Estate In Cameroon, Esoh Etebe Elah Sep 2025

Exploring Successful Financing Strategies For Developing Real Estate In Cameroon, Esoh Etebe Elah

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Financing constraints have become a significant problem for leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing real estate in Cameroon. Cameroon SME real estate development leaders often lack knowledge of financing strategies to mitigate financial barriers and improve business sustainability. Grounded in the financing constraint theory, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore the successful financing strategies Cameroon SME real estate development leaders used. Seven leaders of Cameroon real estate development SMEs were interviewed, and public documents were reviewed. The semistructured interview and document data were analyzed using thematic analysis, resulting in five themes: (a) financing strategies, (b) funding …


Leadership Strategies To Enhance The Sustainability Of Virginia United Methodist Churches, Randolph Raymond Shelton Aug 2025

Leadership Strategies To Enhance The Sustainability Of Virginia United Methodist Churches, Randolph Raymond Shelton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Walden University August 2025 United Methodist church attendance has declined for numerous years in the United States and other areas worldwide. Many United Methodist church leaders face challenges in achieving church sustainability. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of Virginia United Methodist church leaders concerning leadership strategies to enhance church sustainability. The study’s conceptual framework consisted of Bass and Avolio’s full range leadership model and Lewin’s three-stage change model. The participants comprised United Methodist church leaders who held positions as Virginia Conference district superintendents, pastors, and the bishop. The data collection method was …


Effective Strategies For Deterring Unethical Behavior In U.S. Financial Institutions, Samuel Akinlade Sanni Jul 2025

Effective Strategies For Deterring Unethical Behavior In U.S. Financial Institutions, Samuel Akinlade Sanni

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Unethical employee behavior in U.S. financial institutions continues to erode organizational trust and firms’ brand reputation. Leaders of financial institutions are concerned that unethical employee behavior can negatively impact firms’ profitability, competitiveness, and sustainability. Grounded in Kaptein’s corporate ethics virtue (CEV) model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore how organizational ethical cultures influence employees’ behaviors. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with a sample of eight leaders in New York financial institutions, with a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in building a positive ethical environment, and by analyzing publicly available documents to support …


Sustainable Cash Flow Management Strategies For Small To Medium-Sized Service Businesses, Melody Gray Apr 2025

Sustainable Cash Flow Management Strategies For Small To Medium-Sized Service Businesses, Melody Gray

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nearly 50% of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fail within five years, resulting in financial losses for business owners and reduced employment opportunities. Entrepreneurs care about this issue because poor cash flow management is a major contributor to business failure, threatening economic growth and job stability. Grounded in working capital management, the purpose of this qualitative, multiple case study is to explore successful cash flow management strategies for service industry SME owners to sustain free cash flow beyond 5 years. The study included four SME owner participants in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex who successfully started and sustained the business beyond …


Strategies U.S. Hospital Leaders Use To Recruit, Hire, And Retain Physicians To Sustain Profitability, Terence Christopher Williams Mar 2025

Strategies U.S. Hospital Leaders Use To Recruit, Hire, And Retain Physicians To Sustain Profitability, Terence Christopher Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Poor physician retention negatively impacts the quality of community healthcare, leading to financial losses and increased operational costs for hospitals. Hospital administrators and the governing boards are particularly concerned with addressing this issue to ensure sustainable healthcare delivery. Grounded in the Hertzberg’s two factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies that hospital administrators can utilize to improve physician retention. The participants included eight high-ranking hospital administrators within the geographic region of North Carolina who had an active role in provider retention. Data was collected using semistructured interviews, identify five critical themes: (a) implement mentorship, …


Capital Structure Strategies For Catalyzing The Growth Of Mining Companies In Developing Countries, Pepe Kalombo Kapompa Mar 2025

Capital Structure Strategies For Catalyzing The Growth Of Mining Companies In Developing Countries, Pepe Kalombo Kapompa

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A lack of effective strategies to develop capital structures affects operational profit and growth. Consequently, leaders of mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo are concerned about the significant financial losses resulting from these deficiencies. Grounded in trade-off theory of capital structure, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies that leaders of mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo used to develop capital structures that enhance operational profit and growth. The participants included three business leaders from three mining companies who successfully implemented such strategies. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and company …


The Law Of One Price And Its Impact On Arbitrage Opportunities For Cryptocurrencies, Francis Edmond Taylor Nov 2024

The Law Of One Price And Its Impact On Arbitrage Opportunities For Cryptocurrencies, Francis Edmond Taylor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Understanding the unprecedented growth of cryptocurrency has challenged professionals and scholars. This study involved addressing the existence of arbitrage opportunities in the Canadian cryptocurrency market. The purpose of this study was to test the theory of the law of one price (LOP) on cryptocurrency in Canada. The LOP demonstrates the value of a financial asset should be the same across different markets. The research questions for this study examined if different exchanges cause arbitrage opportunities in the Canadian cryptocurrency market and if volatility and liquidity were influencers of the arbitrage opportunities between Canadian cryptocurrency exchanges. A quantitative nonexperimental cross-sectional research …


Relationship Between Enrollment, Retention, Alumni Giving, And Financial Health At Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Kenneth Mercury Oct 2024

Relationship Between Enrollment, Retention, Alumni Giving, And Financial Health At Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Kenneth Mercury

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Decreasing financial health damages an organization’s reputation and economic viability to survive. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) leaders must strive to improve their financial health to protect their institution’s reputation and risk of closure. Grounded in strategic enrollment management theory, the purpose of this quantitative ex-post facto study was to examine the relationship between student enrollment, student retention, alumni giving, and financial health of HBCUs. The participants were 101 HBCUs collected from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Voluntary Support of Education databases, from 2020 to 2022. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis showed that …


Information-Technology-Aided Customer Relationship Management Strategies For Improving Financial Institutions’ Business Performance, Joy Kudakwashe Semwayo Oct 2024

Information-Technology-Aided Customer Relationship Management Strategies For Improving Financial Institutions’ Business Performance, Joy Kudakwashe Semwayo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The Zimbabwean banking industry has struggled to adopt Information Technology (IT)-enabled customer relationship management (CRM), limiting its ability to effectively manage customer relationships and improve overall performance. Senior banking leaders must understand IT-driven CRM strategies to better retain customers and enhance bank performance. Grounded in functionalism and social control theories, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore IT-aided CRM strategies some senior bank leaders use to improve customer retention and enhance bank performance in Zimbabwe. The participants consisted of six senior leaders from different banks in Zimbabwe who successfully utilized IT-driven CRM strategies to retain customers and …


Effective Financing Strategies For Small And Medium Enterprises In Sub-Saharan Africa, Samsideen Niyi Adegboyega Oct 2024

Effective Financing Strategies For Small And Medium Enterprises In Sub-Saharan Africa, Samsideen Niyi Adegboyega

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Limited access to finance is a significant cause of failure of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), impeding their ability to reach their full potential and contributing to a high business failure rate, a significant concern of SME leaders. Grounded in resource-based theory, the purpose of this qualitative case study was to identify and explore effective financial strategies some sub-Saharan African SME leaders use to access capital to grow and sustain their business beyond 5 years. The participants were eight SME owners in Lagos, Nigeria, who effectively used financial strategies to grow and sustain their businesses over 5 years. Data were …


Financial Management Knowledge For Small And Medium Enterprise Sustainability In Ethiopia, Hon Gew Oct 2024

Financial Management Knowledge For Small And Medium Enterprise Sustainability In Ethiopia, Hon Gew

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Though small and medium enterprises (SMEs) impact Ethiopia’s socioeconomic and political progress, most of these SMEs terminate their operations ahead of reaching their fifth anniversary. A significant number of owners require the enhancement of their comprehension of financial management knowledge, which is essential for the continuous functioning and growth of their company. An in-depth analysis of the financial strategies that SME owners in Ethiopia may use to enhance the long-term sustainability of their business operations was the objective of this qualitative multiple-case study. The present study was grounded in financial literacy theory and the leadership skill model. Data were collected …


Strategies For Implementing Organizational Change In The Construction Industry, Ivette Dejesus Sep 2024

Strategies For Implementing Organizational Change In The Construction Industry, Ivette Dejesus

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Construction business leaders are concerned with failed change initiatives as they have the potential to affect profitability. Grounded in five-P theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the strategies that some leaders in construction companies use to implement change initiatives successfully. The participants consisted of five business leaders from three construction companies who have successfully implemented change initiatives within their organization. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and a collection of organizational documents. Through thematic analysis, five themes emerged: (a) goal setting and planning, (b) effective communication, (c) stakeholder involvement, (d) effective resource and cost …


Exploring The Experiences Of African American Women Parents’ Role Regarding Financial Socialization In Sacramento, California., Anita Renee Johnson Sep 2024

Exploring The Experiences Of African American Women Parents’ Role Regarding Financial Socialization In Sacramento, California., Anita Renee Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Financial socialization encompasses the process of acquiring financial values, attitudes, norms, knowledge, and behaviors, with parental influence being pivotal in shaping children's financial understanding and well-being. This study addresses the lack of comprehensive research on the financial socialization experiences of African American women and the role played by parents in shaping their financial management skills, self-efficacy, and identity. By bridging this gap, this study provides valuable insights into the financial socialization processes within African American families, which can have long-term impacts on economic outcomes and wealth-building strategies. Recognizing a gap in the literature, this study addresses the lack of comprehensive …


Effective Business Sustainability Strategies For Small Retail Convenience Stores, Femi F. Akingbasote Aug 2024

Effective Business Sustainability Strategies For Small Retail Convenience Stores, Femi F. Akingbasote

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small retail convenience store owners lack sustainability strategies, leading to the business's failure to survive for five years. Retail convenience store owners who fail to implement sustainability strategies for staying in business beyond five years can experience poor customer satisfaction and experience, high operating costs, decreased sales, and low employee morale. Grounded in the sustainability development theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore the business sustainability strategies small retail convenience store owners in Maryland, U.S.A., use to stay in business beyond 5 years. The participants were four small retail convenience store owners who …


Relationship Of Enterprise Risk Management To The Success Of Micro-, Small-, And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Gary Francis Jul 2024

Relationship Of Enterprise Risk Management To The Success Of Micro-, Small-, And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Gary Francis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) account for over 95% of businesses and 80% of the workforce in Jamaica. Jamaican government and business leaders are concerned that MSMEs’ meager success rate will continue to hinder economic growth. Grounded in the four pillars of enterprise risk management and rent theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between ERM and the business success of MSMEs. The participants were 85 owners or managers of registered MSMEs who operate in the Kingston metropolitan area of Jamaica, have been in operation for at least three years, and completed a …


Strategies That Successful Fund Managers Use In Surviving Challenges In Ghana’S Financial Sector, Afua Akyaa Osei Jul 2024

Strategies That Successful Fund Managers Use In Surviving Challenges In Ghana’S Financial Sector, Afua Akyaa Osei

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Globally, economic downturns affect the performance and survival of financial institutions. Fund managers are concerned with economic downturns, as some funds will succumb to the financial challenges. Grounded in the balanced scorecard framework, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore the strategies that managers of some fund management companies in Ghana use to remain in business during financial downturns. The participants were nine managers from three fund management companies that used successful strategies to withstand challenges in the financial sector. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and a review of company websites and publicly available brochures. Through …


The Relationship Between Corporate Environmental Performance And Firm Value, Edward Basile Jul 2024

The Relationship Between Corporate Environmental Performance And Firm Value, Edward Basile

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The increasing scrutinization of polluting industries raises concern for corporate leaders responsible for sustaining profitability while reducing environmental impacts. Nested in the enlightened value maximization theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions, waste and hazardous materials management, water and wastewater management, and firm value. The participants were 140 publicly listed industrial companies that disclosed corporate environmental impacts to environmental rating agencies. The results of the multiple linear regression were significant, F(3, 136) = 4.51, p < .01, R2 = .09. In the final model, two independent variables were significant, greenhouse gas emissions (t = –2.21, p = .03, �� = –.187) and waste and hazardous materials management (t = 2.62, p = .01, �� = .227). A fundamental recommendation emerging from this study is for industry leaders to establish a robust environmental impact disclosure strategy that accounts for sustainable production and long-horizon value maximization. The implications for positive social change include the potential to minimize an industry’s environmental footprint while jointly enhancing ecological stability, human flourishing, and environmentally responsible products and services.


The Relationship Between Investment Strategy, Investment Return, And Investment Performance, Issa Lamine Fofana Jul 2024

The Relationship Between Investment Strategy, Investment Return, And Investment Performance, Issa Lamine Fofana

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Investment managers are concerned with investment strategy decisions, as they are one of the key predictors of successful investment management. Grounded in prospect theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational research study was to examine the relationship between investment strategy, investment returns, and investment performance. The population consisted of 120 cases collected from Morningstar’s mutual fund database. The results of the multiple linear regression were significant, F(5, 119) = 36.598, p <.001, R2=.616. In the final model, two predictors were significant: total 5-year returns (ß = 0.034, p < .001) and large-cap investment strategy (ß = -0.357, p = .026) were significant predictors of investment performance. A key recommendation is for investment managers to determine the risk level they are willing to accept when building a portfolio. The implications for positive social change include boosting investment returns and performance, hence improving the investment industry's stability, which may result in the expansion of local economies.


Corporate Social Responsibility, Job Satisfaction, And Company Performance, Teaira Melvin Jun 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility, Job Satisfaction, And Company Performance, Teaira Melvin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Poor financial performance can have negative impacts on business sustainability. Banking and finance leaders are concerned about poor financial performance because it can lead to a decrease in investor confidence and lower share prices for publicly traded companies. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility, job satisfaction, and return on assets. The participants were 76 employees of the U.S. banking and finance industry who completed a job satisfaction survey. Financial performance and corporate social responsibility data were derived from the LSEG Data & Analytics database. The results …


Role Of Transformational Leadership Model In Decisions Making: A Single Case Study Of The Ministry Of Economy And Finance Of The Republic Of Benin., Theodore Mennas Hinnoutondji Yetongnon May 2024

Role Of Transformational Leadership Model In Decisions Making: A Single Case Study Of The Ministry Of Economy And Finance Of The Republic Of Benin., Theodore Mennas Hinnoutondji Yetongnon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Numerous African countries are facing challenges in their socio-economic development due to ineffective leadership. Implementing appropriate leadership styles may help to improve living standards and prevent development delays. To understand the specificities and role of the Transformational Leadership Model (TLM) in the financial decision-making process of the current leaders of the Republic of Benin, a qualitative exploratory single case study was conducted based on the transformational leadership theory. The study involved nine experienced financial leaders and managers who have implemented the TLM in the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Benin for at least 5 years from …


Successful Small Business Strategies Addressing Financially Related Adverse Circumstances, Shirley Thomas May 2024

Successful Small Business Strategies Addressing Financially Related Adverse Circumstances, Shirley Thomas

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small businesses are a crucial part of the economy of the United States. However, once a small business owner experiences a financially related adverse circumstance, the chances of failure increase exponentially. Grounded in the rational choice theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore the effective strategies small business owners use when addressing financially related adverse circumstances. The participants were four small business owners in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who used successful strategies to address financially related adverse circumstances. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and reviews of organizational documents and analyzed using …


Capital Structure Decision And Its Impact On The Financial Performance Of Real Estate Companies Listed On The Egyptian Exchange, Walid Nabil Badr Ali Apr 2024

Capital Structure Decision And Its Impact On The Financial Performance Of Real Estate Companies Listed On The Egyptian Exchange, Walid Nabil Badr Ali

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Financial performance has been an ongoing challenge for real estate companies in Egypt due to the devaluation of the currency in 2016, an increase in interest rates, and inflation that led to an increase in the price of construction inputs, plus the effect of COVID-19 on the local and world economy. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between company capital structure and the financial performance of real estate companies in the Egyptian exchange during the years 2016 to 2020. The research questions focused on the effects of capital structure. Three financial performance measures, return …


Relationship Over Time Between Drug Price News And U.S. Pharmaceutical Companies' Financial Performance And Capitalization, Teresita Mulero-Mulero Feb 2024

Relationship Over Time Between Drug Price News And U.S. Pharmaceutical Companies' Financial Performance And Capitalization, Teresita Mulero-Mulero

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Fund Reconciliation Strategies For Improving Financial Accountability And Effectiveness In Nonprofit Organizations, Amma Tabirih Jan 2024

Fund Reconciliation Strategies For Improving Financial Accountability And Effectiveness In Nonprofit Organizations, Amma Tabirih

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Capital Budgeting Of Multinational Corporations In Politically Risky Environments: Evidence From The Ivory Coast, Rokya Kamagate Nov 2023

Capital Budgeting Of Multinational Corporations In Politically Risky Environments: Evidence From The Ivory Coast, Rokya Kamagate

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Book Review Of Mind Over Money: The Psychology Of Money And How To Use It Better By Claudia Hammond, Stephen Molchan May 2022

Book Review Of Mind Over Money: The Psychology Of Money And How To Use It Better By Claudia Hammond, Stephen Molchan

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Mind Over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better, by Claudia Hammond, explores research in psychology, neuroscience, biology, and behavioral economics related to how individuals interact with and manage money. Hammond is a broadcaster on the BBC, writer, and professor of psychology. In Mind Over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better, Hammond uses captivating interviews, presents stories a broad audience can relate to, and cites multiple research studies to show the psychology of money. Throughout the book, Hammond not only presents readers with the research, 263 studies are mentioned, …