Industrial Safety: How Complacency At Industrial Facilities Has Evolved As A Result Of Widespread Corporate Leadership Induced Reductions In Force Of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,
2024
University of Central Florida
Industrial Safety: How Complacency At Industrial Facilities Has Evolved As A Result Of Widespread Corporate Leadership Induced Reductions In Force Of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers, Christina Kniffin-Downs
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024
With the renewal of interest in nuclear energy as a green energy source, battery plant manufacturing for electric vehicles, and semiconductor fabrication plant construction, it is necessary to address the evolution of complacency as it relates to industrial facility leadership and the widespread reduction in force of essential critical infrastructure workers. As a skilled craft person in the piping trades, with almost two decades of experience in mechanical construction, ten of those years as a nuclear worker, and as a traveling pipefitter working at chemical, refinery, and gasification plants, I am intimately aware of the behaviors, practices, and procedures inherent …
Ua12/2/84 Sigma Chi,
2024
Western Kentucky University
Ua12/2/84 Sigma Chi, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Sigma Phi Alpha fraternity and it's forerunner Sigma Chi.
Ua12/2/82 Phi Beta Sigma,
2024
Western Kentucky University
Ua12/2/82 Phi Beta Sigma, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
Applying Transformational Leadership To Dentistry: Finding A Leader In A Dentist,
2024
Claremont Colleges
Applying Transformational Leadership To Dentistry: Finding A Leader In A Dentist, Irene Jun
CMC Senior Theses
A dentist holds a unique leadership position in which they must lead their dental practice, their dental staff, and their patients. The multifaceted nature of the occupation requires a combined team effort, and a cohesive partnership can be inspired through transformational leadership. Transformational leadership is a mutual process where leaders and followers empower one another and develop together toward a shared vision. Its effectiveness is implemented by the leader and further maintained by the followers. A transformational leader within a dentist can be manifested through the 4I’s of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individual consideration. The …
Leadership In Startups: How Founder Personality And Leadership Behaviors Impact Startup Success And Psychological Safety,
2024
Claremont McKenna College
Leadership In Startups: How Founder Personality And Leadership Behaviors Impact Startup Success And Psychological Safety, Ria Passi, Ronald Riggio
CMC Senior Theses
New ventures created by entrepreneurs are crucial to the economy and to the diffusion of innovative technologies. However, startups often operate in highly uncertain environments characterized by constrained resources, lack of established processes, and complex market dynamics. Despite surges in startup investment, the failure rate for new ventures remains high, making it crucial to understand the factors that can contribute to their success. This thesis explores how founder personalities, leadership styles, and cultivating psychological safety impact startup performance and growth trajectories. Founder personality traits like openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are positively associated with securing funding, achieving exit opportunities, and overall …
Leadership Best Practices In Fostering Collaboration For Transformative Change In International Nongovernmental Organizations: A Phenomenological Study,
2024
Pepperdine University
Leadership Best Practices In Fostering Collaboration For Transformative Change In International Nongovernmental Organizations: A Phenomenological Study, Colton Manley
Theses and Dissertations
For nearly a century, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) have spearheaded humanitarian relief and development efforts worldwide. However, the increasing complexity and interconnectivity of global challenges demand a fundamental shift in the operations of INGOs. Collaboration has emerged a key strategy in driving systemic change and addressing the root causes of complex issues. Leaders play a pivotal role in fostering these essential relationships and cultivating a collaborative ecosystem. While leadership remains paramount, there is a critical need to understand how INGO leaders can cultivate transformative collaboration, a collaborative approach aimed at addressing the root causes of complex issues and driving systemic …
A Phenomenological Study On Tokenism And Leadership Style Of Black Executives In Corporate Organizations,
2024
Pepperdine University
A Phenomenological Study On Tokenism And Leadership Style Of Black Executives In Corporate Organizations, Alan Keith Caldwell
Theses and Dissertations
The demographic composition of the United States is changing. In relation to race, the minority is becoming the majority. This demographic shift creates a more diverse workforce, which increases executive-level opportunities for Black professionals at corporate organizations. However, data indicates that very few Black people are in corporate organizations’ executive-level (VP, SVP, and C-Suite) roles. This study investigated tokenism’s role in developing Black executives’ leadership styles at global corporate organizations. The aim of this investigation focused on uncovering the experiences of Black executives in a corporate environment, including their leadership style. Phenomenological Inquiry served as the method to collect data. …
Mastering The Void: The Secret Sauce Of Black Female Leadership In The Ivory Tower,
2024
Pepperdine University
Mastering The Void: The Secret Sauce Of Black Female Leadership In The Ivory Tower, Laschanda Johnson
Theses and Dissertations
This scholarly inquiry delved into the enduring disparity of gender representation within leadership roles, a phenomenon persisting despite women's remarkable progress in education and professional realms in the last 50 years. Concentrating on tertiary education, this study examined the scant presence of females, with a particular emphasis on Black females, in elite leadership roles. Its primary objective is to discern and corroborate the leadership aptitudes that have been instrumental in propelling the careers of Black female administrators in tertiary educational institutions. Employing a refined Delphi methodology, this research shared insights from the career trajectories and developmental experiences of Black females …
Fostering A Culture Of Belonging Within Women Working In A Hybrid Environment,
2024
Pepperdine University
Fostering A Culture Of Belonging Within Women Working In A Hybrid Environment, Jam Narte Harley
Theses and Dissertations
This research discusses the opportunity presented by the post-pandemic return to work to support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives by creating a new belonging framework for women working in a hybrid environment. The transition to remote and hybrid work arrangements amid the pandemic highlighted the importance of leaders tackling ongoing challenges in leadership and management, such as digital transformation and remote management, which led to rapid change, anxiety, and uncertainty. The lack of daily contact has significantly impacted workplace relationships and highlighted the importance of belongingness for employees' well-being and retention. Hybrid work arrangements are likely to become a …
Global Workforce Dynamics: A Quantitative Analysis Of Inclusion, Retention, And Performance Across United States And Japanese Cohorts In A Multinational Corporation,
2024
University of Pennsylvania
Global Workforce Dynamics: A Quantitative Analysis Of Inclusion, Retention, And Performance Across United States And Japanese Cohorts In A Multinational Corporation, Cecil Wroton Johnson Iii
Theses and Dissertations
Globalization has lowered geographic and cultural workforce boundaries by increasing global workforce diversity (Boitano et al., 2017; Ferdman et al., 2021; Güzel et al., 2021; Weiss & Wilkinson, 2018). Furthermore, societal revelations through health and social crises have called for multinational corporations to respond with representative workforce diversity (Banks & Harvey, 2020; Dixon-Fyle et al., 2020; Kim & Roberson, 2021). The convergence of globalization, global governance and public policy are factors of global workforce dynamics that reinforce the inevitability of workforce diversity and the necessity for the intentional creation of inclusive work environments (Mor Barak, 2022; Roberson, 2006). This quantitative, …
The Long-Lasting Credibility: A Leadership Model For Building Trust In Multinational Companies,
2024
Pepperdine University
The Long-Lasting Credibility: A Leadership Model For Building Trust In Multinational Companies, Suelen Schneider Demaría
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this research was to examine the strategies, challenges, and measures of trust-building between leaders and team members in multinational organizations. This topic is significant because (a) the deficit of trust in leadership has spread across industries and nations over the last decades (Edelman, 2023), imposing a high penalty on organizations and society (Covey & Merrill, 2018); (b) in contrast, in a trusting environment, happiness, cooperation, and results are enhanced (Zak, 2017); and (c) trust is also an issue in cross-cultural settings because the traditional notion of trust is binary and Western, leaving out cultural awareness necessary to …
Best Practices Of Information Technology Project Managers Leading Agile Projects,
2024
Pepperdine University
Best Practices Of Information Technology Project Managers Leading Agile Projects, Anshu Singh Lal
Theses and Dissertations
Within software development, various methodologies are leveraged to structure the software development process. Among these methodologies, the waterfall and agile models are most popular. Historically, in software development, the waterfall methodology has been applied to IT projects and project management has aligned with this plan-driven approach. Recently, due to its flexible nature, software development trends have resulted in an increased adoption of the agile methodology within organizations. The Agile methodology is an incremental, iterative software development methodology. This approach transforms the larger project into smaller segments that are iteratively developed and delivered for utilization. This methodology is dependent on deliverables …
Black Women Leaders Bend But Don’T Break: A Qualitative Examination Of Coping With Workplace Inequity In Fortune 500 Companies,
2024
Pepperdine University
Black Women Leaders Bend But Don’T Break: A Qualitative Examination Of Coping With Workplace Inequity In Fortune 500 Companies, Quennette Standford Taylor
Theses and Dissertations
Black women account for 7.1% of the United States (U.S.) population (U.S. Census Bureau,2023); however, they only comprise 2% of executive positions (EEOC, 2023), 1.4% of the Fortune 500 C-suite (Corbett, 2022), and .4% of Fortune 500 CEOs (Dawuni & Frazier, 2022). Typical advice regarding career growth and progression centers on hard work and dedication as facilitators of achievement. However, this is a broken model for Black women, whom studies show follow an inconsistent path and employ a variety of strategies to reach executive levels of leadership as they navigate inequitable systems, treatment, and behaviors in the workplace (Beckwith et …
Strategies And Best Practices For Career Advancement For Female Officers In The United States Military,
2024
Pepperdine University
Strategies And Best Practices For Career Advancement For Female Officers In The United States Military, Kayleigh Axtell
Theses and Dissertations
Although there have been significant policies in support of advancing women in the military, they still face many challenges in advancing their careers. Nonetheless, women still have the desire and propensity to serve and work toward higher-ranking leadership positions. Prior research has utilized both qualitative and quantitative research and data from veterans and a combination of officers and enlisted personnel. This paper adds to the literature by using a qualitative, phenomenological approach leveraging the lived experience of active-duty female military officers. Appreciative inquiry and best practices frameworks create the theoretical foundation for this research. Chapter 1 introduces the advancement of …
The 3 C'S Of Leadership,
2024
Pepperdine University
The 3 C'S Of Leadership, Jennifer Gayle Rogers
Theses and Dissertations
This study aimed to investigate and identify the strategies and best practices employed by elementary school leaders through the teacher's lens to ensure their success. Additionally, the research sought to view school leadership behaviors and practices through the teacher's lens. This approach created collaboration and communication between the school leader and their teachers. Moreover, this qualitative phenomenological study focused on independent school teachers with at least 10 years of teaching experience. The researcher collected data by interviewing 15 teachers from independent schools across Los Angeles County to answer four main research questions through corresponding interview questions. The findings connected to …
Business Managers’ Adaption Of Communication And Leadership Characteristics Amidst Covid-19: A Qualitative Study,
2024
Pepperdine University
Business Managers’ Adaption Of Communication And Leadership Characteristics Amidst Covid-19: A Qualitative Study, Shadan Shamloo
Theses and Dissertations
The problem being studied was that because managers of for-profit businesses in California were having to communicate with their employees outside of face-to-face internal interactions (e.g., Zoom conferencing and telephone). It was unknown how business managers of for-profit businesses in California had adapted their communication and leadership styles when responding to COVID-19’s social distancing guidelines. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how managers of for-profit businesses in California described how their communication and leadership styles had been adapted to follow the social distancing guidelines of COVID-19. This study was guided by the communication accommodation theory and …
Physician Associate (Pa) Leaders In Executive, Academic, And Clinical Roles: Consensus Building For A Novel Leadership Framework,
2024
Pepperdine University
Physician Associate (Pa) Leaders In Executive, Academic, And Clinical Roles: Consensus Building For A Novel Leadership Framework, Bethany Grubb
Theses and Dissertations
This study explored the lived experience of Physician Associate (PA) leaders in healthcare executive, academic, and clinical roles. Chapter 1 introduces the research topic, outlines a statement of the problem, study’s purpose, assumptions, limitations and key definitions. The frameworks for this study are appreciative inquiry and critical constructivism. Chapter 2 presents a comprehensive review of the literature pertinent to PAs in leadership roles in the United States, including (a) challenges in the PA profession, (b) best practices of the PA profession, (c) leadership competencies in healthcare including leading teams, (d) leadership theory including coaching theory and change management, and (e) …
The Sacred And The Secular: The Impact Of Gender And Religiosity On Leadership,
2024
Pepperdine University
The Sacred And The Secular: The Impact Of Gender And Religiosity On Leadership, Carol Lusk
Theses and Dissertations
Despite strides, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions, a disparity that invites a deeper understanding of underlying factors, including the unexamined influence of religiosity. An explanatory sequential mixed methodological approach revealed unique insights. Among a nationally representative sample of men and women (n = 1150), the quantitative analysis suggested that religiosity contributed to the leadership journey for men, but the relationships were more complex for women. Religious women of all ages were more motivated to lead than non-religious women. However, once age was considered, non-religious women attained higher leadership positions than religious women. The qualitative phase, consisting of 12 interviews …
Conducting Change: The Effect Of A Music Director’S Leadership Factors On Players’ Performance Within The Symphony Orchestra,
2024
Pepperdine University
Conducting Change: The Effect Of A Music Director’S Leadership Factors On Players’ Performance Within The Symphony Orchestra, Mehran Tebyani
Theses and Dissertations
This study delved into the dynamic relationship between an orchestra and its conductor, exploring how this partnership transcends mere interpretation of musical scores to craft immersive auditory experiences that resonate with the audience and authentically convey the composer's emotional narrative. Influential conductors harmonize diverse talents, channeling collective energy through a shared and communicated vision. They can orchestrate teams of passionate and skilled musicians toward success or dismantle the team's synergy through ineffective leadership, misaligned role assignments, and poor coordination. The contemporary role of the conductor in a symphony orchestra is evolving. Gone are the days of the autocratic, sometimes dictatorial …
Pivotal Moments Of Change For First Generation High Income Earners,
2024
Pepperdine University
Pivotal Moments Of Change For First Generation High Income Earners, Claudette Renae Simon
Theses and Dissertations
This narrative research study explored the role of Pivotal Moments of Change (PMOC) experiences in the lives of First-Generation High-Income Earners (FGHIEs). Through retrospective storytelling in virtual Semistructured interviews with six FGHIEs, this qualitative study validated the Pivotal Moments of Change conceptual model designed for this study. The model features five elements: antecedents, experience, change, action, and impact. The data also revealed six emergent themes which included that trajectory changes in the lives of FGHIEs may be singular occurrences or multilayered events that consist of epiphanies, decisions, or PMOC that build upon each other. That environment plays a major role …
