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The Gingrich Who Stole Compassion: Why The Two C\u27s Can\u27t Teach the Three R\u27s: A Commentary on Compassionate Conservatism and Teaching Social Justice
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Employees\u27 Perception of Managers\u27 Leadership Style, Employees\u27 Motivation Levels, and Job Satisfaction in Mainland China and Taiwan
No full textA quantitative approach using a cross-sectional survey design was used to determine and compare the relationship among managers’ leadership styles, employees’ motivation levels, and job satisfaction in electronic manufacturing companies in Mainland China and Taiwan. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), Motivation Questionnaire (MQ), Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS), abridged Job Descriptive Index (JDI), and a demographic instrument were used to measure the variables o f each research question at one point in time. Two hundred and fifty participants were randomly selected. This research found there was: (a) a significant difference between Mainland China and Taiwan in the perception of managers’ transformational leadership style and employees’ satisfaction of managers’ leadership style; (b) a statistically significant difference in perception o f intellectual stimulation and individual consideration for managers’ leadership behaviors between Mainland China and Taiwan; and (c) a statistically significant main effect between employees’ gender and managers’ transformational leadership style. There was (a) no significant difference of hygiene factors for employees’ motivation needs between Mainland China and Taiwan; (b) no significant difference among employees’ education levels on managers’ transformational leadership style; (c) no significant interaction effect between employees’ gender and job location; and (d) no significant main effect between employees’ job location and em ployees’ lower-order needs of motivation. Managers’ transformational leadership style was predictable of employees’ job location and job satisfaction o f JDI contributed significantly to predict the MLQ satisfaction (leadership style satisfaction). In addition, MLQ satisfaction had a significant positive correlation with job satisfaction of JDS and JDI and managers’ transformational leadership style had a significant positive correlation with hygiene factor and job satisfaction of JDI
Classroom Teacher Attitudes Toward Inclusion With Emphasis on Students With Visual Impairments
No full textThe purpose of this sequential mixed methods study was to investigate classroom teachers’ attitudes toward inclusion in three school districts. The emphasis was on the students with visual impairments in the second phase of the study. The deductive drive of the research process examined teachers’ favorableness toward certain disabilities; compared teacher favorableness with teacher experience; and examined differences in regular and special educators and their favorableness toward certain disabilities. Four disability groups in the study were social, physical, academic, and behavioral integration. A purposeful sampling and demographic information were extracted from 104 participants for the quantitative phase. Nine participants in the qualitative phase engaged in face-to-face interviews. Mezirow’s transformational learning and Thurston’s attitudinal theory created the backdrop or theoretical framework for this study. Results from the study indicated that teachers most preferred students in the social group and least preferred students in the behavioral group for the inclusive classroom. The second most preferred group was the physical group, which contained sensory impairments like visual impairment. In summary, teachers had none to Reproduced with minimal experience teaching students with visual impairments, and training on this topic was at a minimum. The goal of the researcher in this study was to contribute to the extant body of knowledge regarding teacher attitudes toward inclusion of students with disabilities in the regular education classroom and to suggest future research to promote successful inclusive practices
Factors That Affect Succession in African American Family-Owned Businesses: A Case Study
No full textThe purpose of this case study was to identify and explore factors that helped create a successful family business transition for two African American families. A great deal of literature confirms the fact that small family-owned businesses rarely extend beyond the founder of the business. This study explored and identified factors that helped to create a successful family business transition for two African American family-owned businesses in the San Antonio area. One family experienced working through a well thought-out succession plan that successfully passed the mantel from one generation to the next, while the other family experienced going through an unexpected, unplanned business succession that was also successful. Understanding the factors that help create a successful family business transition is difficult because there is very little scholarly research that has an in-depth focus on the African American family business. The research design used was a Phenomenological Qualitative Historical Case Study. The findings revealed that both families’ success may be attributed to factors such as being raised by both of their parents and being taught family values, hard work, responsibility, and accountability. Self-preservation, the first law of nature, was taught to make them aware of the importance of taking care of self first, so they could take care of others. As children, they watched their parents at work, which gave them the opportunity to shape and mold their own work ethic with a strong family influence. Most of the children in both families were socialized into the family business and never worked elsewhere. Both families were very active in church and made the church the center of their social life. All of the family members had mentors and/or role models as a child, at school, and at work. The researcher concludes that it is important to note a plan for succession should consist of three elements, all of which must precede the actual succession by a few months. A plan for succession occurred in one case; however, in the second case, it occurred several months after succession took place
A Study of Leadership Styles and Foreign English Teachers\u27 Job Satisfaction in Adult English Cram Schools of Taipei and Kaohsiung Cities in Taiwan
No full textThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect school leaders’ leadership style had on the job satisfaction of foreign English teachers in 18 adult English cram schools in Taipei (North) and Kaohsiung (South) in Taiwan. The leadership styles were identified as one of the following: transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire. The leadership styles were measured using Bass and Avolio’s (2000) Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X). Job satisfaction was assessed using the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) and the Job in General (JIG) Scale by Smith et al. (1969). The study used a mixed method to determine the correlation among leadership styles and job satisfaction and demographic variables. Both the leaders and teachers completed the MLQ-5X. The English teachers completed the English version of the JDI and the Job in General Scale. Statistical analysis showed that the relationship between transactional leadership style and job satisfaction was abundant. Analyses showed that both transformational and laissez-faire leadership styles had moderate correlation with satisfaction with pay. The results can be summarized as follows: (a) gender affects job satisfaction in general and supervision; (b) satisfaction with pay differs among age; (c) years of teaching at an institution influences satisfaction with pay; and (d) participation influences satisfaction with opportunities for promotion. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to determine why there was no significant relationship between leadership styles and job satisfaction except for satisfaction with pay. The 12th cram school was the sample target, and results showed that a good teaching environment and easy-going coworkers were important factors that produce satisfaction among foreign English teachers. Many foreign English teachers think there are few opportunities for promotion and some think the school leader provides them with good opportunities for promotion. On the other hand, only a few of the foreign English teachers expressed their satisfaction with pay
WORLD BANK TAX ADVICE FOR LATIN AMERICA: HOW TO OBSTRUCT SUSTAINED AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT
Get PDFTaxation is critical for satisfying basic needs and generating an inclusive development process that benefits the poor as well as the rich in Latin America. The World Bank offers tax advice to developing countries, and it pressures countries to follow that advice by making it a condition for receiving development loans at preferential interest rates. This paper argues that in response to a short-term financial crisis. the World Bank recommended a regressive tax system that raises revenue quickly, but, in the long-run slows the satisfaction of basic needs and obstructs the implementation of an inclusive development process. The article concludes with recommendations.for an alternative tax policy
Cooperative Learning in the Elementary Classroom: A Qualitative Study in Two Settings, a Private School and a Public School
No full textCooperative learning is a method of learning that has been extensively researched and used in the classroom. Although many studies have examined cooperative learning, many questions remain unanswered regarding procedures used in different classroom settings. This qualitative study examined the similarities and differences of cooperative learning in private versus public schools. This study measured the following supportive aspects regarding cooperative learning: (a) the procedures being used by students and teachers during cooperative learning; (b) the views of students, teachers and administrators regarding cooperative learning; (c) the integral factors facilitated during cooperative learning; (d) whether or not rewards and competition should be considered a central aspect of cooperative learning in private versus public schools. The participants included students in two third-grade classrooms in a private Catholic school, and students in two third-grade classrooms in a public school along with their teachers and two administrators at each school. The researcher utilized three different types of data collection, which included observations of the classroom during cooperative learning, documents from the classroom, and structured interviews with the students, teachers, and administrators at both the private Catholic school and public school. This qualitative study took place for one 6-week period at a public school and one 6-week period at a private Catholic school. The findings of individual structured interviews, observations, and documents revealed that procedures employed by teachers during cooperative learning included the following: directly teaching the subject to students before beginning cooperative group learning, placing students in groups of four, closely monitoring students, assessing students, and rewarding students. Students reported sharing, taking turns, and helping one another as procedures used during cooperative learning. Cooperative learning was viewed as being valuable in the classroom. Positive interdependence, promotive interaction, group or individual accountability, and collaborative skills were considered integral factors of cooperative learning. Rewards were measured as an essential part of cooperative learning, and competition was not considered a vital part of cooperative learning. A few teachers and administrators considered competition an important factor of cooperative learning during the interview process; however, competition was not observed being facilitated in the classroom during cooperative group learning
Excellence in Employee Communication in Small Companies as Compared With Large Companies
No full textCompanies thrive when employees establish supportive relationships on the job and learn how their work furthers business goals. Employee communication is one organizational factor that contributes to a sense of connection and achievement. This thesis builds on prior research about excellent communication in large companies. Can small companies without a structured function or professional staff as found in large corporations ever rate as excellent in employee communication? Qualitative analysis documents winners in the Malcolm Baldrigs awards program small-business category. They excel at symmetrical communication by embedding dialogue into operations instead of relying on formal communication programs, an unanticipated finding. Another breakthrough—though logical—finding emerges. Excellent employee communication practices vary by number of employees. Micro small businesses are strong in conversation that starts with the CEO. Mid-sized small businesses make communication the responsibility of managers and employees. Large companies excel at communicating strategy though internal media for consistency and timing
The Leadership of Dr. Joe L. Frost: A Life History Study
No full textThis research examined the leadership style of Joe L. Frost by reviewing the professional history of Frost. Using a life history methodology, this case study of the life of Dr. Joe L. Frost is based on the premise that his life history has created the foundation of his leadership style. The research is viewed in the context of three major areas: (a) the history of early childhood education; (b) leadership in early childhood education; and (c) the work of Joe Frost and his influence in early childhood education. This life history inquiry utilized in-depth interviews, biographical data, textual information, and a review of Frost’s own publications as the primary research strategies. After analyzing the data and findings, the researcher chose the fusion leadership style to discuss Frost’s leadership qualities The subtle forces as described in fusion leadership are the also those which are predominant themes in Frost personal and private life. This study offers several suggestions regarding the practice of discerning leadership styles from the life history of those in leadership positions. Frost has emulated a way of managing his life and his responsibilities in a manner that provided relationships and learning for himself and his students. The details of his early life and then his journey to higher education provide us with examples of the connection between a vision and the manifestation of that vision throughout his career
Home Caring for Spouses With Terminal Cancer in the Last Stages of Their Illness: A Phenomenological Study of Middle-Aged Caregivers
No full textThis phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of middle-aged spouses who cared for their partners when their cancer diagnosis was termed terminal. The purpose was to obtain firsthand descriptions of personal lived experiences from the spouses, focusing on the perceived meaning these experiences held for them, as well as the impact of caregiving and the reported unmet needs, challenges, and coping strategies from the caregivers’ perspective. Semi-structured interviews, field notes, and observations were used to collect data from participants, and findings were analyzed using Parse’s human becoming theory. The findings revealed that caring for a terminally ill spouse with cancer is a very complex task, full of paradoxes. The experience can be satisfying and rewarding or completely frustrating. While caregivers initially experienced feelings of crushing uncertainty and saw caregiving as an emotional rollercoaster or life thrown into turmoil, they also experienced acceptance of lifestyle changes as they transitioned through the diagnosis of their ill spouses. Letting-go and gaining knowledge and information were identified as the key coping mechanisms that deemed helpful to caregivers. As the caregivers’ needs for information and knowledge were met, there was a decrease in the negative aspects of caregiving, and caregivers were more inclined to see their experience as a gain, despite all the personal hardship involved in the process. The implications from this study suggest that professionals who are in a position of assisting families should be aware of the phases of caregiving development so that culturally and spiritually sensitive interventions can be designed to address individual needs they change along a patient’s illness trajectory