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Political Skill and Teamwork: A Mixed Methods Study of Rehabilitation Professional Students
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)The purpose of this mixed methods dissertation in practice study was to examine the relationship between levels of political skill and demonstration of collaborative practice, or teamwork, in rehabilitation professional ... -
Factors Influencing Flexible Working in a California Law Firm: A Qualitative Study of Managing Attorneys
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)Non-monetary incentives, such as flexible work schedules have been implemented by business owners in hopes of improving performance, job satisfaction, and retention. While flexible work programs have been welcomed by ... -
Investigating the Role of International Financial Reporting Standards as a Barrier to Trade in Accounting Services
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)This study examines the impact of IFRS adoption on bilateral trade of accounting services. Services are the largest portion of the United States economy, and the US regularly reports an overall trade surplus for services. ... -
Cyberinfrastructure Professionals’ Withdrawal Cognitions: An Exploration of Race, Gender, and Occupational Climate in High Performance Computing
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)The purpose of this survey study was to examine the influence of racial/ethnic and gender identity on the relationship between high-performance computing (HPC) occupational climate and cyberinfrastructure (CI) professionals' ... -
The Impact of Functional TMT Technology Leadership Roles on Firm Financial Outcomes
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Firms across all industries face new challenges from technology-enabled disruptions, which often originate from outside a firm’s known competitive market. In facing these new competitive threats, firms are turning to ... -
The Effect of Need-Based Financial Aid on Racial and Ethnic Minority Student Persistence at a Four-year Private College: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to determine whether and to what extent need-based financial aid affected first-year student persistence for Black and Hispanic students at a medium-sized, private, 4-year ... -
The Relationship Between Leadership Characteristics Probation Officers Possess and the Success of Offenders
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)Recidivism continues to be a systematic issue within the United States. In recent years, criminal justice agencies have implemented evidence-based practices to help reduce recidivism rate and increase offender success ... -
A Phenomenological Exploration of the Locus of Control Among Medical School Deans
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)This dissertation in practice studied the experience of medical school deans’ locus of control in the context of leading an Academic Medical Center (AMC). The aim of this study was to expand the understanding a dean’s AMC ... -
Interpersonal Political Skill as a Coping Mechanism for PreK-12 Principals
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)Research demonstrates workplace stress for PreK-12 principals is prevalent identifying significant numbers of principals feeling stressed on-the-job. The high levels of stress and the prolonged nature of the stress causes ... -
Exploring the Relationship of Transformational Leadership, Communication, and Teacher Trust in Christian Schools
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)While studies on leadership and trust have been widely researched, fewer studies have examined the relationships of a principal’s behaviors, communication methods, and trust in faith-based schools. To add to the constructs ... -
The Unintended Consequences of FWAs - Peer Resentment, FSOP, and Turnover Intentions - A Moderated Mediation Study
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Many public accounting firms have implemented flexible work arrangements (FWAs) to reduce stress and improve work-life balance with the goal of reducing voluntary turnover. Despite the use of FWAs, public accounting is ... -
Managing Paradoxical Tensions While Practicing Virtual Leadership in Academia: A Phenomenology
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)Many higher education administrators do not receive adequate training to succeed in leadership, let alone virtual leadership. This lack of training, combined with the exponential increase in online students and faculty, ... -
Does Mentorship Matter? The Experiences of African Americans From Low SES In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)African Americans in low socioeconomic status (SES) experience disadvantages that can hinder their success not only in the classroom but also in the workplace. Social and emotional readiness among African Americans is ... -
Instructional Designer Leadership: Leading from the Middle
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Instructional designers (ID) in higher education are the nominative leaders of ID teams consisting of IDs, faculty, and sometimes other creative and media professionals. ID practice is complex because it involves the ... -
Effective Retention Strategies for Teachers in Large Urban Communities With Majority Black Student Population
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Nearly one-third of teachers leave the profession after three years of teaching; almost 50% do not remain in the profession beyond five years. These talent trends are further exacerbated in urban communities and communities ... -
An Examination of Job Competencies and Motivation of High School Assistant Principals in Ohio Public Schools
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)The purpose of this dissertation in practice study was to explore the relationship between the job competencies and motivation of high school assistant principals in Ohio public schools. The aim of the study was to test ... -
Influence of a Leader's Creative Problem Solving Preference on Perceived Efficacy of Team Collaboration
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)The purpose of the study was to add to the body of research assessing the impact of leadership on collaboration and, particularly, research on cognitive orientation. The aim of the research was to provide additional support ... -
An Exploration of the Role of Political Skill on Decision-Making for Resource Allocation in Higher Education
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Institutions of higher education have a multitude of circumstances that have led to instability and organizational closure. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between political skill and decision-making ... -
A Phenomenological Study of the Practices Millennial Supervisors Report Using With Baby Boomer Subordinates
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)This qualitative phenomenology dissertation in practice study identifies the practices millennial supervisors reported using with baby boomer subordinates and reported on which practices millennials found helpful or ... -
Communication Behaviors and the Ramifications on Music Group Cohesion and Participant Continuance: Implications for Leadership, Teams and Successful Performance
(Creighton University. Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Although a substantial amount of scholarly peer-reviewed literature connects the concepts of leadership, communication and trust to business and educational settings, there is an absence of similar literature within music ...