Using a single case study methodology and the theoretical lens of collective memory, this study explored the stories told in a family-owned business. From the research, a robust picture of these stories emerged.Interviews, observation, and document review occurred at a family-owned,...
,Abstract of DissertationThe Evolution of Organizational Identity Claims and the Roleof Commemoration and History in a Family-Owned Business This qualitative case study focused on the two constructs of organization identity, i.e., features that are core, distinctive, and enduring (Albert &...
Employee Training and Organizational Commitmentin Management Consulting Firms In the U.S. consulting industry, which is estimated at $80 billion, strong revenue growth is expected to continue, while one of the biggest concerns of consulting firm leaders is the retention of consultants. To explore...
The Role of Organizational Values in Knowledge Sharing Actions:A Case StudyThis case study explored the role of contextual factors in knowledge sharing behaviors with a specific focus on organizational values among these contextual issues. The research examined a local office of a professional...
ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION Co-CEOs: An Exploratory Case Study of Shared Leadership in a Family Owned and Operated BusinessLack of viable leadership succession has plagued family businesses and contributed to the high failure rate of these businesses (Cabrera-Suárez, 2005; Grote, 2003). Perhaps...
Despite having attained economic self-sufficiency through paid work, middle-class women with college education often stay in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) relationships that negatively impact their health and social well-being. This hermeneutic phenomenological study explored how ten...