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A Comparison of Employee Engagement: Pre- and Post-COVID-19
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has created major disruptions in the global economy and employee working patterns. Employee engagement is a key factor for organizational management in that it provides an organization with employee commitment to the goals of the organization. The research literature shows mixed results related to the effects of Covid-19 on employee engagement pre-and post-periods. As a result, the literature on employee engagement across different industries is inconclusive. This research study explores the effects of employee engagement pre- and post-COVID-19 and attempts to identify differences across industries. The researcher administered a 15-question survey to organizations on factors related to employee engagement across five industry categories—Health Care, Food Services, Consumer Retail, Manufacturing, and Professional Services
Strategically Prioritizing Type-Specific Innovations at the Stages of the Supply Chain Resilience Cycle: A Contingency Framework
Get PDFFaced with various disruptions and crises, supply chain decision-makers are eager to enhance their supply chain resilience (SCRES), and they have realized that innovation could be a powerful tool for enhancing SCRES. This paper investigates the relationship between innovation and SCRES by analyzing the types of innovation at the SCRES stages. We contend that innovation positively impacts SCRES if investment in type-specific innovation is strategically planned and prioritized. The proposed research framework demonstrates this relationship and guides how to prioritize type-specific innovation at each stage of the SCRES cycle. This research builds a foundation for future research on the interrelationship between innovation and SCRES. It offers supply chain practitioners a roadmap for investing in type-specific innovation at each stage of the SCRES cycle
7Cups’ Support Services: A Critical Examination of the Risks and Ethical Concerns
Get PDFThis critical examination scrutinizes the risks and ethical concerns surrounding 7Cups, an online platform providing emotional support to individuals globally. Through firsthand experience and scientific analysis, this report highlights several issues within 7Cups’ support services, including the facilitation of gender transition in teens, shortcomings in group chat room moderation, and inadequacies in listener training. Concerns arise regarding the potential harm caused by hasty recommendations for gender transition without proper evaluation, the lack of supervision in group chat rooms leading to ineffective support, and the absence of accountability and oversight for listeners, potentially resulting in harmful advice. The report underscores the need for a more personalized and comprehensive approach to emotional support, prioritizing ethical principles, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of mental health services provided by platforms like 7Cups
Lean, Clean, and Green Business: An Examination of the Millennial Consumer’s Perception of Corporate Environmental Practices and Green Marketing Tactics
Get PDFThis article aims to add to the understanding of the corporation’s role in sustainability through the specific lens of the Millennial consumer. Millennials possess $170 billion in purchasing power and will become the most impactful generation on the economy and the environment in the coming decades. Understanding what efforts resonate the most with this key stakeholder group is critical. Further, marketing tactics and standards are examined. A need exists for authority and standardization in marketing green products, such that they are legitimized, not green-washing, and easy to understand for potential consumers. Several propositions are developed, and managerial implications and conclusions are advanced
STEM Diversity in Advising: Ethnicity and Its Impact on Academic Advisor Value at U.S. Higher Education
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate how student ethnicity influences the perceived value of academic advising in STEM fields at college. The research method employed a correlational, non-experimental approach and collected data from STEM undergraduates through a survey. The survey’s primary goal is to analyze how students from diverse ethnic backgrounds rate their academic advisors’ effectiveness and importance. The analysis focuses on variables such as satisfaction with advising, advisor accessibility, and their perceived impact on academic success. It aims to identify significant correlations between ethnicity and students’ perceptions of their advisors’ value. The preliminary results demonstrate noticeable discrepancies in the perceived value of advising among different ethnic groups, with underrepresented minorities reporting different expectations and experiences compared to their peers. These findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive advising practices that cater to the diverse needs of the student body to improve the general academic experience and retention in STEM fields. The study also suggests implementing targeted advisor training programs that prioritize cultural awareness for further research
A Case for Using Grounded Theory: A Qualitative Research Process
Get PDFDetermining a suitable methodology for any given research is paramount. This article advocates for the adoption of grounded theory by presenting a qualitative research process employed to make sense of data. The rationale behind choosing grounded theory is discussed. It aims to provide an understanding of grounded theory, uncover the intricacies of data collection and analysis within this framework, delve into the coding process, and share insights through a grounded theory organizer to compare coding strategies and a coding cycle. The paper explores a comprehensive understanding of grounded theory as a valuable approach in research
Equity in Literacy Education: A Case Study of Tier 2 Personalized Instruction
Get PDFAccording to the NAEP, proficiency in reading is reported to be 67% in 4th-grade students. General education classroom teachers are responsible for providing Tier 1 and 2 instruction, including interventions in Tier 2. However, many teachers are unsure about implementing interventions and have had negative experiences with Response to Intervention (RTI), finding the process frustrating and overwhelming. This case study examines the effectiveness of teachers who have seen an increase in reading levels and student interest. The research explores the teachers’ perceptions, experiences, and skills of the current implementation of RTI using Gibbs’ Reflective Practice as a theoretical framework. Data collected from individual interviews and observations are analyzed using open coding. Themes and concepts are identified from the interview and observational data. These findings inform educators and higher education teacher educators about Tier 2 implementation and equitable, personalized instruction in the RTI process, aiming to strengthen the implementation and effectiveness of Tier 2 interventions in the general education classroom
Consumer Privacy Expectations and the Impact on Buying Intentions
Get PDFBased on past research and attitudinal theories, this study intends to investigate the effect of attitudes about data privacy protection and disclosure and the perception of corporate data privacy performance on future purchase intention. Additionally, it seeks to understand the relationship between purchase behavior intensity, personal data privacy concerns and privacy expectations (attitude). A total of 271 usable surveys were gathered from United States consumers and analyzed by two multiple linear regression models and correlation analysis. The results show that attitude (data privacy protection and disclosure responsibility) and perceptions about corporate data privacy performance predict purchase intention. Furthermore, past purchase behavior intensity and personal data privacy concerns influence corporate data privacy responsibility attitudes. This study extends the current data privacy literature by understanding how data privacy expectations (attitude) and data privacy performance perceptions impact purchase intent and are influenced by personal data privacy concerns and purchase behavior
Minimalism: Cultivating a Sustainable Economy for the Growth of the United States
Get PDFThis research paper explores the intricate relationship between minimalism and the economy of the United States, emphasizing its impact on consumer behavior, traditional industries, environmental considerations, housing trends, technology, entrepreneurial opportunities, cultural shifts, and market competition. Minimalism, characterized by intentional living, conscious consumption, and sustainability, is not merely a passing trend but a transformative movement reshaping societal values and economic paradigms. Through a comprehensive analysis, this paper delves into how minimalism influences consumer spending patterns, challenges traditional industries like fast fashion and consumer electronics, fosters sustainable practices, shapes real estate trends, influences digital minimalism, creates entrepreneurial opportunities, and impacts cultural and social norms. Furthermore, it examines the economic implications of minimalist principles on market competition, premium pricing for quality goods, and brand differentiation based on values. Ultimately, the paper highlights how minimalism redefines prosperity and fosters innovative, sustainable economic practices in the United States
Development of Dark Triad Scales for Machiavellianism, Psychopathy and Narcissism From the Hogan Development Survey
Get PDFDark Triad personalities (DT: psychopathy, narcissism and Machiavellianism) adversely affect organisational functioning. There were three research questions: (1) Can DT personality measures be derived from the Hogan Development Survey (HDS)? (2) Will age, tenure, and gender moderate the relationships between the DT personality measures and job performance? (3) What are the relationships between scores on the DT personality measures? Four hypotheses were framed from the research questions and tested on a sample of 918 managers. Three new DT scales were derived from the HDS, using a mapping exercise based on Ferrell and Gaddis’s (2016) research findings. All scales showed acceptable Alpha reliabilities. The mapping exercise provided evidence of construct validity. An analysis of high scorers on pairings of the three DT scales showed divergent validity. Partial correlation results showed significant negative correlations between psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism and job performance, demonstrating criterion validity. Organisations could use the new DT scale scores for screening applicants, for identifying future management potential and providing developmental feedback to employees