Argues that current "common sense" in management forms a historically and culturally specific way of thinking about work and society which is highly unlikely to be appropriate for the 21st century. Considers: some aspects of social relationships in the US in the period 1790-1870…
Monograph on the evolution of philosophys and ideologies concerning work - reviews the historical background of forced labour, work ethics of the Protestant religion, the international division of labour, the birth of the industrial society, examines theories on industrial worke…
How do some people bounce back with strength from daily setbacks, professional crises, or intense trauma? This book will help you train your brain to withstand the pace of daily life, reveal the key traits of those who emerge stronger from challenges, and present an approach to …
"Job and Work Design equips readers with a sound understanding of research, theory, and the practical aspects of job design. This volume critiques the theory and research that provide the foundations of our current understanding of job design, pointing to a need for methodologic…
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused complex change throughout the world and has impacted individuals and organizations, specifically in the context of remote work. As employee engagement has repeatedly been linked to individual and organizational measures of s…
Compassion fatigue refers to the negative consequences associated with working with traumatized individuals. When a crisis occurs, school psychologists are often the first to respond to the mental health needs of the children, often exposing them to the intimate details of the c…
Black female technology leaders lack leadership opportunities, which affects their self-efficacy and is a crucial concern. Self-efficacy is based on the concept that an individual’s belief in what they can achieve influences their actions and how much effort they invest in the s…
LGBTQ workplace discrimination has been a problem for decades. Past studies state that 25 percent of LGBTQ individuals have experienced LGBTQ workplace discrimination (Ozeren, 2014). Discrimination affects LGBTQ employees, other workers, workplace atmosphere, and overall company…
Sustainability was defined as the capacity of various earth systems to endure and respond to environmental changes, whereby the population could live a satisfying life without compromising future generations. This scholarly applied project involved the design and production of a…
Absenteeism of first responders during emergency events is considered a significant issue in disaster response which is caused by two primary reasons: inability or unwillingness to report to work. This research was intended to address the unwillingness to respond (WTR) to duty o…
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to understand the impact that client's suicide has on mental health professionals' lives, both personally and professionally. The study's central question was: What is the influence that spirituality/religions have on th…
Individuals in leadership roles in the military are in unique and complex positions to make the most ethical decisions to protect the mission and fellow soldiers on deployments. These difficult decisions may negatively impact the career of a soldier but are essential to fulfil t…
The purpose of this study was to determine the existence of a statistically significant correlation between emotional intelligence and servant leadership behaviors in Southern Baptist associational leaders. The focus of this study was on the relationship between self-reported em…
This study will offer an insight into the complex living of a group of mid-thirties males in a small neighbourhood and describe their personal career journeys. In particular, the study will highlight the complex influence of social capital, the men’s personal development through…
The growing body of literature in the field of spirituality and religion in the workplace (SRW) has developed empirical data that supports the importance of the spiritual well-being of employees in adaptation to challenges that arise in the workplace. In this increasingly demand…
Caribbean immigrants comprise a significant and growing proportion of immigrants living and working in the United States of America. The Caribbean region itself has a rich history, distinctive heterogeneity, and unique ethnographic properties. Prior research on Caribbean migrant…
The working retired population is more populated now than ever before in human history. There have been various studies in the area of Information Computer Technology use in the workplace, the area of workforce training, and the area of training of individuals within various age…
This study evaluated secondary traumatic stress (STS) levels in 89 employees from Kentucky’s 15 regional domestic crisis programs to determine whether certain demographic variables predicted STS levels (as measured by the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale©) and whether employee p…
Leading a school is a demanding job. Over 20% of school principals in the United States leave their position annually, especially in disadvantaged areas where consistent leadership is most needed (Battle, 2010; Snyder, de Brey, & Dillow, 2016). The myriad of responsibilities and…