The Relationship Between Community Service Involvement And Student Outcomes In Mexican Higher Learning Institutions [Dissertation Notice],
2012
Andrews University
The Relationship Between Community Service Involvement And Student Outcomes In Mexican Higher Learning Institutions [Dissertation Notice], R. Lozano
Journal of Applied Christian Leadership
No abstract provided.
Development Of Chinese Church Leaders—A Study Of Relational Leadership In Contemporary Chinese Churches [Dissertation Notice],
2012
Andrews University
Development Of Chinese Church Leaders—A Study Of Relational Leadership In Contemporary Chinese Churches [Dissertation Notice], H. H.O. Lui
Journal of Applied Christian Leadership
No abstract provided.
Leadership Style And Listening Practices Of Imb Team Leaders: A Correlational Study [Dissertation Notice],
2012
Andrews University
Leadership Style And Listening Practices Of Imb Team Leaders: A Correlational Study [Dissertation Notice], S. K. Mccord
Journal of Applied Christian Leadership
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Family, Community, And Resilience On African-American Young Adults Who Had Parents Incarcerated During Childhood [Dissertation Notice],
2012
Andrews University
The Impact Of Family, Community, And Resilience On African-American Young Adults Who Had Parents Incarcerated During Childhood [Dissertation Notice], M. D. Ming
Journal of Applied Christian Leadership
No abstract provided.
Leadership Development Process Of Select House Church Networks In North America: A Multi-Case Study [Dissertation Notice],
2012
Andrews University
Leadership Development Process Of Select House Church Networks In North America: A Multi-Case Study [Dissertation Notice], R. L. Turner
Journal of Applied Christian Leadership
No abstract provided.
Worthy Work And Bowie's Kantian Theory Of Meaningful Work,
2012
University of Richmond
Worthy Work And Bowie's Kantian Theory Of Meaningful Work, Joanne B. Ciulla
Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications
Over the years, Norman E. Bowie has applied Kant’s ethics to several aspects of business ethics, but the one that I find the most compelling is his Kantian theory of meaningful work. He writes about it in his book Business Ethics: A Kantian Perspective (1999) and in an article ‘A Kantian theory of meaningful work’ (1998a). Bowie’s writing in this area demonstrates how Kant, perhaps more than any other philosopher, offers the most stringent and lucid account of what a moral employer/employee relationship should look like. Kantian ethics also provide Bowie with a foundation for explaining his idea of meaningful …
Therapeutic Listening In Caring Relationships,
2012
Gonzaga University
Therapeutic Listening In Caring Relationships, Jennifer Mae Defoe
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Therapeutic listening is a proven and highly valuable tool used in professional, semi-formal, and formal caregiving relationships. The following work is a pilot project intended for use as a continuing education tool in the training of formal, yet unpaid, caregivers in a spiritual ministry serving in long-term, one-to-one relationships with a single care receiver. Methods used were derived from adult learning theory, small group communication theory, humanistic psychology, behavioral learning theory, social learning theory, symbolic interactionism, and interpersonal communication theory to name a few. Active listening and active learning strategies designed for adults are explored and utilized. The final project …
Cross-Culture Communication: Linguistic And Nonverbal Accommodation Within An English As A Second Language Classroom,
2012
Gonzaga University
Cross-Culture Communication: Linguistic And Nonverbal Accommodation Within An English As A Second Language Classroom, Patrick Snyder
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Immigration to the United States presents difficulties to culturally diverse communities because of various customs, beliefs and languages. Daily social interaction and differing behavioral norms in these communities harbor positive and negative interethnic interactions. English as a second language (ESL) classrooms are common places in which people of numerous nationalities meet and work. The goal of this ethnography study is to observe the students’ and teachers’ interactions within an ESL classroom aided by Howard Giles’s communication accommodation theory (CAT) as a lens through which to view these issues. The communication interaction patterns and themes are divided into groups based on …
Expectancy Violations: Their Impact On Organizational Change Messages,
2012
Gonzaga University
Expectancy Violations: Their Impact On Organizational Change Messages, Kristie Ward
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This study looks at expectancy violation theory (Burgoon, 1978), the application of the theory in organizations, and foundational pieces of organizational communication to address how violations impact the reception of change messages among non-managers. Organizations grow and downsize for various reasons, including business performance and economic climate. Regardless of the reasons, downsizing is a hard message to deliver. It can matter little if it is to the employees who will be leaving the organization or to the „survivors‟ left behind. How the messages are delivered and understood are important for the organization to move their employees through change and move …
Endometriosis And Livejournal: How Women Use Social Media For Health Communication,
2012
Gonzaga University
Endometriosis And Livejournal: How Women Use Social Media For Health Communication, Beena Gohil
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This thesis examined how women who have or are affected by endometriosis use the social blogging site LiveJournal as a means of communicating about the disorder, and what gratifications they received in the process. The philosophical framework for this study stemmed from Martin Buber’s (1923/1958) work on “dialogic ethics.” The theory that grounded this study is a version of Uses and Gratifications theory that has been expanded so that it is applicable to social media. The data was gathered as part of a content analysis study in which blog posts and their comments were collected, coded, and analyzed. The results …
Does Social Media Usage Translate To Offline Voting And Civic Engagement?,
2012
Gonzaga University
Does Social Media Usage Translate To Offline Voting And Civic Engagement?, Sara Cureton
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
One of the most important objectives of media is to provide citizens with the information they need to make informed decisions. Based on the theory of technological determinism by scholars such as Marshall McLuhan, the innovations of a society are driven by its technology, so the widely-used medium of social media has been found to have a growing influence in civic matters. This thesis examined how social media usage impacted offline civic engagement. Through an analysis of a sample of 49 political candidates' Facebook and Twitter activity, this study questioned whether social media impacted the outcome of the 2012 General …
Multi-Generational Differences: Bridging The Gap,
2012
Gonzaga University
Multi-Generational Differences: Bridging The Gap, Leigh Mcmaster Bowes
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Today's business market is experiencing several trends such as organizational restructuring, corporate takeovers, changes in technology, mid-life career changes becoming more common, older employees choosing partial retirement rather than full retirement and the aging oftoday's largest workforce. As a result, the business community is faced with a new dynamic environment comprised ofmulti-generational difference and it is imperative that managers understand the generational differences and use their knowledge as a tool to create more employee productivity, innovation and loyalty (Fogg. 2009). This thesis used Constructive-Development Theory and Generational Cohort Theory to guide this research. Survey results concluded that managers did observe …
Face, Speech, And Other Concerns Of Global Business Communication,
2012
Gonzaga University
Face, Speech, And Other Concerns Of Global Business Communication, Lynne Elaine Tarter
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
The purpose of this study is to explore global leadership communication competencies, as the communicative knowledge, skills and abilities of current business leaders do not meet the current sophisticated and fast-paced business demands of the interconnected global marketplace. Specifically, this study examines what attributes comprise communication competency for corporate leaders with global responsibilities, how those competencies are developed, and finally the impact the competencies have on organizations. A qualitative field study was conducted with two global leaders from two different regions of the world as they interacted with others from different cultures. A separate quantitative survey was administered to 95 …
"Nothing Sacred": Ignatian Principles Of Heroic Leadership In Entertainment Media,
2012
Gonzaga University
"Nothing Sacred": Ignatian Principles Of Heroic Leadership In Entertainment Media, John Briand Levesque
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
The series Nothing Sacred lasted less than one full season on broadcast network television. Critically acclaimed for its writing but also vigorously opposed for having an anti-Catholic agenda, it embraced a set of values consistent with Ignatian leadership philosophy. Scholars paid little attention to the show after its cancellation in 1998, but an examination of several episodes and the writing of its co-creator, a Jesuit priest, suggests that the series propagated the principles of Ignatian leadership in much the same way as Lowney (2003), who proposed that the 16th-century philosophy of leadership espoused by Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit …
Print Media In The Digital Age: Creating Conversation And Community,
2012
Gonzaga University
Print Media In The Digital Age: Creating Conversation And Community, Hilary E. Parker
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
With the rise of the Internet, print media has been forced to reinvent itself. Now, with the growing acceptance of social media networks such as Facebook, the industry must once again find relevance within the new technology. As social networks have become widely accepted within the general population, it behooves print publications to be involved in the same milieu as its readers. Becoming part of the social networking community as well as a publication’s geographic community may reap rewards as publications begin to participate in and foster conversations around topics of interest in the community. This thesis discusses the link …
The Role Of Communication In Sustainable Development,
2012
Gonzaga University
The Role Of Communication In Sustainable Development, Tracy Ging
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
As population growth accelerates, there are new strains on agricultural production and a growing consideration for sustainable development. Within the field of sustainable development, collective action models or collaborative processes have been favored as a way to engage multiple stakeholders and address complex issues. Collective and collaborative action studies have emphasized communication, but little specifics have been offered about the role of communication. Using a qualitative interview process and ethnographic analysis, this case study explores the role of communication in collaboration. In addition to developing insights into specific communication practices, the research reveals a significant emphasis on mutually supportive relationships …
Etymology, Contemporary Usage And Intercultural Implications Of The Word: Gringo,
2012
Gonzaga University
Etymology, Contemporary Usage And Intercultural Implications Of The Word: Gringo, Jaren Scott
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This thesis examines intercultural perceptions between Americans and Mexicans, and the etymology/implications of the term gringo. Whereas most investigations have focused on the Hispanic experience within the United States, this research asks participants to create a cultural casting of the typical gringo. Historical events combined with current academic literature in intercultural communication theory examine these stereotypes and their implications in a rapidly merging, or mutually integrating society, consisting of the United States and Mexico. The thesis surveys modern Mexican attitudes in regards to their North American neighbors with emphasis on Stella TingToomey’s identify negotiation and face theories. More importantly, the …
Employee Perceptions Of Productivity: Virtual Workplace Location Vs.Working In The Office,
2012
Gonzaga University
Employee Perceptions Of Productivity: Virtual Workplace Location Vs.Working In The Office, Stephen Patrick Guida
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This study focused on perceived productivity. The key question answered explored how the perception of one’s productivity when working in a virtual workplace setting compared to working in the office. A 24 question survey was given to 100 employees within a financial organization resulting in 46 total useable surveys to analyze. Findings revealed that workplace setting does not significantly affect an employee’s perception of productivity. The result supports the Coordinated Management of Meaning theory of interpersonal communication as presented by Pearce and Cronen (1989) because communication required of an employee to be productive within an organization is learned and constantly …
Online Remedial Writing Classes: A Sense Of Presence, Pedagogy, And Digital Divide,
2012
Gonzaga University
Online Remedial Writing Classes: A Sense Of Presence, Pedagogy, And Digital Divide, Barbara Lorraine Stoutamore
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
Remedial math and writing courses have become commonplace on two and four year college campuses. As many as 42 percent of incoming freshman enroll in some type of remedial class whether it be reading, writing, or math (Brock, 2010). More and more students are entering these institutions underprepared for college level work and must take remedial courses to increase their skills to college equivalency. Face to Face (FtF) courses have been developed to meet the needs of remedial students, but recently online courses have begun to be offered as well. Research shows that students who take online courses are less …
Perceived Expectations Of High School Students' Acceptance To College And The Effect It Has On Their Application To College,
2012
Gonzaga University
Perceived Expectations Of High School Students' Acceptance To College And The Effect It Has On Their Application To College, Aaron D. Cannistraci
Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses
This qualitative study looks at leadership/ASE students of a private secondary school in central California, in an effort to measure their perceived expectations about their college application and correlate them with where these students actually apply to college. The research questions asked: RQl: Do the perceived expectations of high school students' acceptance to college have an effect on where they apply to college? RQ2: Do the perceived expectations of high school students' acceptance to college have an effect on their ambition to go to college? This study grounded in symbolic interaction theory collected data from 30 students in their junior …
