The leadership styles and behaviors of supervisors preferred by pharmaceutical sales professionals during periods of varied sales performance were explored in this qualitative study. A phenomenological approach was used to address the gap in research on how the leadership styles of the supervisors of pharmaceutical salespeople affect the…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how academic advisors describe the influence of manager support on their competence and confidence in the Southwest United States. The theoretical foundation selected to guide this study was the Self-efficacy Theory. Two research questions were developed for the investigation: 1) How…

This dissertation comprehensively explored the dynamics of value congruence in group homes serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. Value congruence was critical because it supported the alignment between an organization's stated values and the personal values of its employees, fostering a cohesive work environment that enhanced both…

Over the past decade, there has been considerable growth in the number of undergraduate students completing internships in the United States (US). Through increased awareness and participation, internships have become known for developing career readiness skills, gaining first-hand experience in the workplace, and bridging the transition from…

Challenges resulting in poor employee engagement emerge when the reality of an increasingly globalized business landscape contributing to an expanding multicultural workforce is ignored or mismanaged, which includes difficulties with organizational commitment, cross-cultural interpersonal relations, employee satisfaction, and retention of…

This qualitative study examines the perceptions of managers in organizations that offer sabbaticals as an employee benefit. This dissertation explores how this benefit impacts the organization through the changes in the employee upon returning. Twelve participants comprised of managers of employees who have taken a sabbatical in organizations…

High employee turnover in residential youth care facilities has the potential to decrease the accomplishment of the facilities' organizational goals. Business owners are concerned with employee intent to leave, as it is the number-one predictor of employee turnover. Grounded in job embeddedness theory, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was…

Research highlights the effectiveness of schools within the United States (U.S.), but there is a dearth of research on the impact of superintendents on their organizations' effectiveness and performance. Now is the time to fill important gaps on the role of the superintendent and their influence on their organization's culture, its employees, and…

The COVID-19 pandemic touched the world on an unprecedented scale, producing worldwide disruptions socially, economically, and culturally creating engagement challenges for federal employees. The problem is COVID-19 has impacted the engagement levels of government employees. This research is important as it promotes awareness of COVID-19 and…

Turnover and the existing "revolving door" effect is a prevalent aspect of higher education fundraising roles, and retention and recruitment of productive fundraisers and development staff is a challenging task. Although there are several reasons why fundraisers might leave a position (salary, title, location), one area that is a…

This study applies social cognitive theory (SCT) to better understand workplace equity for neurodivergent employees. The purpose of this study was to learn more about the best practices and barriers to implementing increased workplace neurodiverse equity recruiting and retaining neurodivergent individuals. This included interviews with nine…

Minorities working at predominantly white institutions (PWI's) of higher education face many challenges both professionally and personally. One critical challenge for minorities is feeling a sense of belonging (SoB) in their organization. Workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion have become crucial for many organizations as they look for ways to…

In Catholic high schools, the positions of campus minister and theology teacher have shifted from vowed religious and clergy to the laity. The job descriptions and expectations of these positions have not changed to reflect the realities of those who hold them. Based on my own experience and anecdotes of colleagues, I have noticed a consistent…

Employees' insufficient soft skills have the potential to lead to collaboration and organizational inefficiency. Business leaders are concerned with the critical issue of insufficient soft skills among information technology (IT) professionals because these skills are essential for the effective functioning of teams and overall organizational…

This historical study examines how the Boston Teachers' Union responded to the ever-changing complexities of urban education in the years 1980-2010. Using sociohistorical methods along with loose-coupling theory, it details the union's relationship with other decision-making sectors within the school district and the state, as well as documenting…