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Business managers’ adaption of communication and leadership characteristics amidst Covid-19: a qualitative study
Get PDFThe 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 followed a qualitative descriptive system where the researcher completed semi-structured interviews with 10 participants asking them 10 open-ended questions in a private interview setting. Conducting a qualitative thematic analysis, three themes emerged from the dataset: (a) transitioning to virtual environments, (b) increased flexibility and involvement supporting virtual environments, and (c) tone, time, and lack of non-verbal cues. Limitations, implications, and recommendations for future research were also discussed
A Haven for Traffickers: How the United States Provides a Legal Safe Haven for Businesses That Rely on Forced Labor in the International Supply Chain
Get PDFCongress enacted the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (“TVPRA” or “Act”) in 2000, which, through its amendments, gives victims of human trafficking, including forced labor or slave labor, a private right of action against those who knowingly benefit from the abusive labor practices perpetrated on them. Even though slave labor, particularly child labor, is a perceived evil in the foreign supply chains of many domestic companies, courts appear uncomfortable with the some of the civil liability provisions of the TVPRA. This Article examines recent cases brought under the TVPRA, and how, in some cases, courts have eviscerated the private right of action for these foreign victims. This Article also analyzes how some of these recent interpretations do not comport with prior precedent or legislative intent and attempts to offer an explanation as to the judicial discomfort with victim-based claims for damages under this Act
Certified impact: organization design for zero waste certification and its impact on organizational identity
Get PDFThis phenomenological study examined how organizations, primarily in the manufacturing and distribution industries, approached the change process to achieve a third-party verified zero waste certification. It investigated how the change process impacted employees’ sense of organizational identity, and what challenges they faced in pursuing certification. Sixteen participants from seven recently certified organizations agreed to be interviewed about their experience. Challenges stemmed most consistently from fiscal misalignment with leadership’s priorities, capacity struggles, and employee disconnection to the certification’s purpose. Participants reported that the most impactful organizational change strategies included clear, positive messaging, investment in employee empowerment and leadership, and consistency throughout the process. Environmentally focused professionals reported that their sense of organizational identity was reinforced, while others felt a new sense of pride and meaning in seeing their organization and fellow employees “walk the talk” for an ethical cause
Best practices of information technology project managers leading agile projects
Get PDFWithin 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 completed by a cross-functional team. The Agile methodology is carried out using a wide variety of frameworks and models, including Scrum, Kanban, and Kaizen. Agile principles do not define the role of a Project Manager. However, organizations continue to require Project Management support in conjunction with Agile Software Development. These needs include Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) stages of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure, support gaps in the standard Scrum Master and Product Owner roles, while managing triple constraints of time, scope, and resources.
Research literature has indicated that limited support for Agile Project Management (APM) exists. Additionally, existing resources provide limited support and lack the structure necessary to enable APM practitioners. In alignment with the literature, this qualitative phenomenological study leveraged semi-structured interviews to study the lived experience of Agile IT PM subject matter experts in this domain. Through the interview process, data aggregated was utilized to define the best practices of Project Managers leading Agile projects. Additionally, the study identified challenges and obstacles experienced by Agile IT PMs, methods to define and track success, and recommendations for practitioners in this domain. The results of this study are intended to inform Agile IT PM practitioners, Agile teams, and organizations seeking to leverage the Agile methodology for software development of methods to generate success and overcome hurdles that are inherent to the practice
The Importance of School Leadership Practices in Social-Emotional Learning of Elementary and Secondary Schools
Get PDFAbstract: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to interview school administrators in the Los Angeles area who utilized social-emotional learning programs in their individual schools. Since the worldwide pandemic, schools have emphasized the importance of social-emotional learning. This research was conducted in an effort to provide school administrators with additional strategies to support the importance of social-emotional learning. In-depth interviews were conducted to collect leadership practices. The data was collected during the Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 school calendar year. Seven participants completed the interview process. Four themes emerged from the data including the importance of equity, belonging/relationships, growth mindset, and restorative practices within the multi-tiered system of support
An Analysis of Due Process Hearing Decisions for “§ 504-Only” Students
No full textMany empirical analyses have tracked the trends for both the frequency and outcomes of due process hearing decisions under the IDEA. However, the literature entirely lacks any such analysis of due process hearing decisions under § 504. This gap in the literature is largely attributable to two overlapping factors: these decisions are much less numerous than those under the IDEA, and they are not publicly available. The purpose of this article is to address this gap in the professional literature through an exploratory analysis of the frequency and outcomes of due process hearings for § 504-only students. Part I of this article provides a brief overview of the regulatory requirement for these hearings and the related legal authority concerning their jurisdiction and procedures. Part II reports the methodology and findings of this exploratory analysis. Part III discusses these findings, including their implications for practice and recommendations for further research
Decision satisfaction in corporate settings
Get PDFWhile seemingly important, decision satisfaction has remained an understudied aspect of decision making. Defined as how satisfied an individual feels with a decision at the time it is made, separate from any feeling toward the chosen option or ultimate outcome, decision satisfaction has not been explored in the business context. Developing an understanding of what may lead to decision satisfaction is important as it has the potential to impact employee work experience as well as the outcomes of the decisions themselves. To explore this concept, this study conducted 10 interviews with senior employees in corporate environments. They discussed their preferred styles of decision making, specific complex decisions they have made, and their satisfactions levels with those decisions. The results suggested that several factors might drive subsequent satisfaction when approaching a corporate decision: self-awareness & authenticity, clarity of reason, including others, preparation, and reactions of others. This research helps expand our theoretical understanding of what may facilitate decision satisfaction in corporate contexts, suggesting where future research may want to proceed. Additionally, the results of this study provided a range of potential practical implications for how to drive decision satisfaction in the corporate context
Mastering Sound-Alike Words: Strategies for Teaching Homophones to English Learners
No full textThis poster addresses a common teaching challenge in linguistics and considers how to support ESL/EFL students in understanding and mastering a complex linguistic concept. Framing the challenge through students\u27 L1 and L2 language comparison, this poster addresses how teachers can effectively address this linguistic concept to enhance student comprehension and application. The research synthesizes findings from three scholarly sources, which consider cognitive, cultural, and instructional challenges that students face. The poster concludes with actionable insights for educators seeking to address persistent teaching challenges and enhance student success in the language classroom
The Magic of Phonics: Building the Foundation of English Pronunciation and Spelling for Chinese Learners
No full textThis poster addresses a common teaching challenge in linguistics and considers how to support ESL/EFL students in understanding and mastering a complex linguistic concept. Framing the challenge through students\u27 L1 and L2 language comparison, this poster addresses how teachers can effectively address this linguistic concept to enhance student comprehension and application. The research synthesizes findings from three scholarly sources, which consider cognitive, cultural, and instructional challenges that students face. The poster concludes with actionable insights for educators seeking to address persistent teaching challenges and enhance student success in the language classroom
Mastering English Articles: Interactive Strategies for Chinese ESL/EFL Learners
No full textThis poster addresses a common teaching challenge in linguistics and considers how to support ESL/EFL students in understanding and mastering a complex linguistic concept. Framing the challenge through students\u27 L1 and L2 language comparison, this poster addresses how teachers can effectively address this linguistic concept to enhance student comprehension and application. The research synthesizes findings from three scholarly sources, which consider cognitive, cultural, and instructional challenges that students face. The poster concludes with actionable insights for educators seeking to address persistent teaching challenges and enhance student success in the language classroom