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She Leads Business Education: A Phenomenological Study of Career Development of Female Deans Leading AACSB-Accredited Business Schools in America
No full textAs women advance into leadership roles in America, there is a demand for career development research to deepen understanding of strategies for overcoming obstacles and maximizing opportunities. This 2022 study investigated 13.4% of the population of female Deans of AACSB-accredited business schools in America through qualitative inquiry. This study reveals insight for career advancement among various positions in academia, with some roles offering more relevant experience than others. Additionally, this research uncovers how motherhood can offer a rewarding and grounding identity for leaders in academia. Finally, the women deans investigated in this study value relationships and leverage support networks while maintaining a continuum of lifelong learning, self-care, and self-belief
The Limits of Democracy: A Comparative Analysis of Democratic Backsliding in Syria and Tunisia After the Arab Spring
Get PDFFourteen years ago, the Middle East was shaken by widespread protests against authoritarian regimes, driven primarily by a lack of economic opportunities for citizens. These protests, spanning six Arab countries, held aspirations of ushering in change, reform, and democracy in the region. Today, however, the region appears more fractured, unsafe, and susceptible to radicalization compared to the onset of the Arab Spring in 2010. The present geopolitics and disillusionment in the Middle East raise essential questions for the world that this paper aims to answer. What are the factors leading to the decline of democracy following the initial spark of the Arab Spring? How can the U.S. adapt and adjust its policy approach given the rise of authoritarianism following the Arab Spring? Through a qualitative approach implementing expert interviews and descriptive data, this paper concludes that the Sunni/Shiite divide, unequipped government, the rise in fundamentalism, economic collapse, and inconsistent U.S. foreign policy were essential factors in extinguishing the flame of the Arab Spring
The Polarization of Electric Vehicles in Partisan News Networks: An Analysis of CNN and Fox News
Get PDFDue to the great leaps made within mass media, how people consume news, current events, and policy has drastically changed. It has become increasingly simple to succumb to confirmation bias and partisan views. This shift has stretched towards the framing of electric vehicles through mass media networks, including both CNN and Fox News. In this paper, we analyze what sentiment these two different news networks use to cover the discussion of electric vehicles. In particular, we ask: Does the sentiment of the media covering electric vehicles vary based on the partisan leaning of news outlets? Does the polarization of sentiment in regard to electric vehicles carry into the discussion of equity? We evaluate the use of topics, frames, and sentiments among articles published by CNN and Fox News. Due to the evident spike in polarization between CNN and Fox News, we investigate the articles posted on their websites between the years of 2020 and 2021. In this, we find that there exists a clear polarization of sentiment in the discussion of electric vehicles. Our study also establishes that, in the partisan spectrum, equity regarding electric vehicles is nearly six times more likely to be discussed within a left-leaning organization. Thus, our findings imply the necessity of diminishing the partisan and polarized discussion of electric vehicles
The National Labor Relations Act Patch Notes: Recent Changes to the Federal Employment Law Landscape, Its Impact on Esport Players, and What These Changes Indicate About the Future
Get PDFThis Note explores this possibility of esports players unionizing, and exercising their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Part II provides background on the esport industry as a business and its evolution over time. Part III outlines some of the major issues affecting the esport industry, particularly focusing on the lack of player representation. Part IV examines the industry’s current use of player associations and will explore their shortcomings, prompting the need for formal unionization. Part V will cover the benefits of unionization and how esport players might come under the coverage of the NLRA
Polyrelativity
Get PDFEnergy transition has a governance problem. And much of the literature fails to address this problem. That is, it discusses who should make energy transition decisions (the President, Congress, state governments, etc.). But this perspective misses the core substantive problem: how should we share the benefits and burdens of transition? Without answering this energy transition “how” question, any answer to “who” risks appearing as arbitrary decision-making. In this Article, I am the first to submit that we can solve this “how” question using the property-law doctrine of correlative rights. Energy-transition governance is what political economists call “polycentric.” It requires different stakeholders and decision-makers to make energy-transition decisions at the same time, rather than relying on a single decision-maker. A growing literature argues that the polycentric nature of energy governance is itself a key energy-transition problem. According to this literature, polycentric governance leads directly to tragedies of the commons and anticommons of unsustainable resource overuse and underuse. This literature argues that the only way to avoid such tragedies is to centralize decision-making authority and do away with polycentric governance altogether. I challenge this position. I argue that we can solve the underlying tragedies if we apply the correlative-rights lens to the polycentric relationships themselves. By combining polycentric governance with correlative rights, I propose the idea of “polyrelativity” as a new analytical framework. Polyrelativity avoids the need for creating a centralized energy leviathan. Instead, it shows how shared decision-making can lead to energy-transition success
Admissions advisors\u27 perceptions of adult learners
Get PDFMany assume that college campuses are mostly populated by traditional students fresh out of high school, but this is far from reality. A significant portion of students are non-traditional, or adult learners (ALs), aged 25 to 50. These students typically hold a high school diploma or GED, are financially independent, and have completed little to no previous college coursework (Kenner & Weinerman, 2011). ALs now represent nearly 40% of higher education students (Singh et al., 2021), bringing with them a wealth of life experience as they balance complex careers and personal responsibilities.
This study explored the needs and motivations of ALs as they enter higher education institutions (HEIs) with the support of admissions advisors (AAs). Specifically, it examined the pivotal role AAs play in guiding these students, who often rely on their expertise to navigate the enrollment process. Through a qualitative phenomenological approach, the study focused on the lived experiences of AAs, highlighting how their training enables them to ask the right questions, uncover ALs’ motivations, and help them choose academic programs that fit their goals.
Grounded in David McClelland’s motivational theory, the study also examined what drives AAs to perform their jobs effectively and how this, in turn, impacts the motivation of ALs. The findings offer a roadmap for policymakers to implement changes at HEIs, ensuring that the growing population of ALs is supported and set up for academic success
Love Doesn\u27t Go Away
No full textThis heartfelt children’s book gently tells the story of Lily and Max, two young siblings whose joyful world begins to change when their father becomes terminally ill. Through a series of tender, realistic moments—pancake breakfasts, quiet snuggles, stargazing, and emotional conversations—the book explores how their family copes with grief, love, and change. Guided by their mother\u27s warmth and honesty, Lily and Max find ways to share joy with their dad, cherish their memories, and understand that while he may be gone, his love remains with them forever
Enhancing End-User Adoption of Technology Change Initiatives: Effective Approaches for Change Practitioners
No full textIn the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, organizations frequently introduce change initiatives to harness innovation and maintain competitiveness. However, the successful implementation of these initiatives heavily relies on the adoption and acceptance of end-users. This abstract explores various approaches that change practitioners can employ to enhance end-user adoption of change initiatives within the technology space. Drawing from a synthesis of peer-reviewed journal articles published over the past decade, this study presents a comprehensive overview of five effective strategies: clear communication, user-centric design, stakeholder involvement, training and support, and continuous feedback loops
The Erosion of Trust: An Analysis of Three Multinational Scandals and Leadership Malpractices
No full textThis paper analyzes how leaders’ wrongdoings may lead to moral and reputation crises, eroding trust in leaders and organizations. For that, four cases will be analyzed: the Brazilian JBS Weak meat Operation, Volkswagen\u27s diesel gate emissions-cheating scandal, France Telecom\u27s suicides, and Boeing\u27s fraudulent conduct on quality and safety control. This research is based on case studies and content analysis