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Perceptions of Success Factors that Influence Positive Educational/Vocational Attitudes of Inner-City Black Males: Some Considerations for School Leaders
Authors: McCall Shedrick , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The problem is how to determine factors influencing the perception of success for Black males whostarted the race behind other ethnic groups in America (Hacker, 1995). Schultz (1969) wrote a book,Coming up Black: Patterns of Ghetto Socialization. In his book, he stated that poverty hindersprogress because it truly handicaps Blacks by giving them an unequal playing field. Schultz (1969)further stated that inner-city youths, especially Black males, have a struggle. He contended that theyoung inner-city males do not have fathers or positive male role models, which increases the likelihoodof failure. Therefore, many Black males turn to the streets to survive to get an education about life.Unfortunately, the street help some Black males form the wrong perception of what success should be(Shakur, 1993). Shakur, for example, was an original gangster. He grew up in Los Angeles as amember of the notorious crips gang. He stated that the gang became his family and his source ofstrength (Shakur, 1993). Unfortunately, this is the case for so many Black males growing up in the inner-city.How do they break this cycle? What happens to make them change their thought patterns,perceptions and help them strive for educational and vocational success? What are the factors thatinner-city Black males feels manifest success? For black males like Shakur, it was jail. For many otherBlack males it learned helpless behavior. They feel that no matter what they do the outcome will be thesame. Fortunately, many of young Black males find success through athletics and entertainment(Green, 1995). However, every inner-city child will not grow up to be a Michael Jordan, a MagicJohnson, or a Wilt Chamberlain (Dickerson & Delsohn, 1986). Still, some young Black males reachsuccess despite the odds of growing up in the inner-city by overcoming poverty and crime through postsecondaryeducational training, either collegiately or vocationally (Bowser & Perkins, 2000). Educationis the one thing that cannot be taken away from them. The literature has suggested that success inschool is a prerequisite for maximizing life chances and taking advantages of new opportunitiespresented to be successful education, professional and vocationally.
It's Who You Are and Who You Know: Relating Personal and Coworker Status To Individual Work Outcomes
Authors: Spataro Sandra , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

In organizations, the advantages of having higher informal status relative to one's coworkers are well documented. This study extends research on status in organizations to analyze the status of one's coworkers as a factor that shapes all individual's own work experiences. In this field study of three organizations, naturally emergent informal status hierarchies in organizations were analyzed to examine independent effects of one's own informal status position, as well as the average status level of his coworkers, on the individual's work outcomes. Results show one's own status position positively relates to her performance and organizational commitment, and, after controlling for one's own status, the average status of his coworkers independently contributes to his or her performance, motivation, and organizational commitment.
Finding Artistic Voice: Expressive Critiques Embedded in Teacher Education
Authors: Silverman Jonathan , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Many students in education programs never engage in an artistic experience. Typically, they completetheir requirements through writing, oral presentations, seminar discussions, internships, and studentteaching. In my classes I have inserted expressive critiques that ask students to demonstrate theirreactions and understanding of classroom observations and topics discussed in class through a visualor performance art medium.
Some Psychological Variables Differentiating Between Adolescents With Step-parents And Those Without Step-parents
Authors: Adenuga Alaba , Odusole A. , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The well being of adolescents has become topic of increasing interest among researchers in general. Itis now regarded as something worthy of empirical investigation by researchers in eliciting withoutfaking, the true status of the living and parenting conditions of adolescents (Marks 1998; Leug and JimPark 2000). Newman (1994) however observed that there has been great increase in divorce rate thatis threatening the marriage institution on the pages of parent media and also on the electronic media.Worse still, the failure rate of second marriages has been found to be higher than that of first-timemarriages which in-turn has effects directly and indirectly on the involved-child.
Practice Influencing Theory: A Review of The Definition, Practice, & Arguments For CSR
Authors: Asongu J.J. , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This paper takes a closer look Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), focusing on firms are practicing it as well as the theoretical arguments for it. It begins by exploring the diversity that exists in the understanding of CSR - ranging from the view that it should be limited to the voluntary activities of firms to those views that embrace social activity. The aim here is to clarify the concept of CSR and to better appreciate the CSR activities of firms. Subsequently, the paper proposes eight major arguments for CSR, which include four traditional arguments and four newer ones. Judging from what firms are undertaking as CSR, the paper concludes that many corporations have taken a rather brought view of CSR and that is why the arguments for CSR must go beyond the traditional arguments. It would, therefore, only be CSR activities of firms are actually influencing the development or evolution of CSR theory.
Tools Matter: Investigating A Link Between Means Efficacy, organizational Commitment, and Intention To Quit of Information System and Information Technology Professionals
Authors: McReynolds Kevin , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) professionals have lower than average organizational commitment and higher turnover rates than other professionals. This study explores the impact on IS/IT professionals of means efficacy and the effectiveness of tools on organizational commitment and intention to quit. The results of a survey (n=148) indicate that means efficacy is an antecedent or predictor variable to organizational commitment and that means efficacy might be considered an additional component of organizational commitment for tool dependent professions. These findings are supported by other studies showing that strong attachments to technology artifacts or other products impact behavior. The implication for practice suggests the need for awareness that, as systems age and become viewed as less effective, organizational commitment of IS/IT professionals might be impacted and IS/IT turnover accelerated; turnover drives up the cost of IT projects.
Illuminating Adolescent Voices: Identifying High School Students’ Perceptions of Teacher Caring
Authors: Garza Ruben , Ryser Gail , Lee Kathryn , null null
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the current study was to identify teacher behaviors that secondary students perceivedas demonstrating caring. The questions that guided this inquiry were (a) what teacher behaviors dohigh school students perceive as caring? and (b) what teacher behaviors do high school studentsperceive as the most important aspects of caring? Whereas previous studies clearly have documentedthe power and influence of caring teachers on adolescents’ success, we posit that knowing whatstudents perceive as caring behaviors can be used as a springboard to shape the context of caring forall students, especially those who are marginalized, feel disenfranchised, and most at risk of droppingout of school.
Language and Care: Tensions for Japanese Teachers and Foreign Students in Japanese Schools
Authors: Takeuchi Mito , Godwyll Francis , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Current Japanese schools have maintained the homogeneous discourse, based on the majority, ethnicJapanese, embedded in the national curriculum. In addition to the homogeneous discourse,Tsuneyoshi (2003) argues that Japanese schools have an educational philosophy of egalitarianism,asserting that "all children are treated the same." Egalitarianism in schools refers to working to providethe same materials for all students, teaching all at the same pace, and, frequently not offering additionalsupport for particular students (Gordon, 2006). In other words, students need to share a high level ofcommonalities, such as a common language, a shared belief system and behavioral norms, familystability, and a sense of belonging (Tsuneyoshi, 2001). Shimizu, Sakai, Shimizu, and Dotera (1999,cited in Gordon, 2006) also mention that the belief of egalitarianism makes it difficult for teachers torecognize the unique qualities and needs of each student.
Effective Use of Computer-Based Instruction and Assessment
Authors: Swindler Gladys , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Advancing technology, increased emphasis on computer curricula, tech-savvy students, and shrinking budgets indicate that it is time to address the pedagogical issues of the introductory computing course. This study investigates the feasibility of using a hybrid instructional model of computer-based instruction with minimal classroom interaction when teaching an introductory computing course at a college or university. ANOVA reveals that computer-based instruction with minimal classroom interaction is as effective as a traditional model of lecture and hands-on instruction. Computer-based instruction provides a means to enrich students' teaming experiences, maximize faculty productivity, and effectively manage scarce resources.
Leading With The Heart: Coach K’S Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business and Life
Authors: Maresco Peter , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

If you are a student of leadership, whether in business or in sports, you have no doubt noticed theproliferation of leadership books that continue to make their way onto the shelves of bookstores. Aftera while one starts to wonder if there can be possibly anything left to write on the subject that hasn’talready been written. Well, perhaps there is; the relationship between leadership in sports andleadership in business, perhaps even leadership in our everyday lives.
A Case for Explicit Grammar Instruction in English as Second/Foreign Language Classrooms
Authors: Williams Kent , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Not surprisingly, one’s first language (L1) is not learned from having studied its grammatical rules. On the contrary, it is acquired as a result of exposure to a substantial amount of unmodified linguistic input from the surrounding environment. However, as cognition develops over time, the ability to process input in this manner invariably declines; thus, in order to acquire an additional language following cognitive maturation, one may need to rely upon different cognitive processes altogether (Ellis, 2008).
Distributed Leadership Influence on Professional Development Initiatives: Conversations with Eight Teachers
Authors: Pedersen Jeffrey , Yager Stuart , Yager Robert , null null
Published: February 2023

Achieving the kind of balance that encourages all children to learn, work, and contribute to their fullestpotential has been a continuing challenge as the world grows more complex and our communitiesenveloped with various challenges of socio-political and economic disintegration. With rapid changesin technology and global competition in all facets of human endeavour, it is more crucial than ever thatadolescents are fully equipped to compete for knowledge and technology based jobs. When studentsare not well prepared for the challenges ahead most especially from the secondary school stage ofeducation, the cost to individuals and the implication to the society can better be imagined. Forexample, the transition from high school to university is very stressful for most individuals (McLaughlin,Brozovsky & McLaughlin, 1998; Perry, Hladkyj, Pekrum & Pelletier, 2001; Pratt et al, 2000). Themajority of high school students who go on to post-secondary institutions withdraw before graduation(Gerdes & Mallinckrodt, 1994; Pancer, Hunsberger, Pratt & Alisat, 2000). First-year university studentsface a variety of stressors: making new relationships, modifying existing relationships with parents andfamily (e.g. living apart), and learning to cope with the new academic environment. Furthermore, theymust learn to function as independent adults (e.g. budgeting time and money). Failure to master thesefamiliar tasks appears to be the most common reason for undergraduate students withdrawing fromuniversity (Blanc, DeBuhr & Martin, 1983).
As a New CEO, president, vice president, Director or General Manager For a Business Organization, What Should Be Your First 30 to 60 Days Priorities and Efforts?
Authors: Marshall Michael , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

I am often asked this question by many business executives, business professors, business teachersand trainers, business consultants and advisors, and in my personal teaching and training.The answers to this question are the same for any business executive who is tasked with ‘Turn-AroundManagement’ to help grow the business.The first 30 to 60 days are critical
Table of Contents - Fall 2006
Authors: null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Academic Leadership Journal Fall 2006 table of contents
Language Policy and Planning for Education in Cameroon and Nigeria
Authors: Adebile Ruth , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The goals and overall philosophy of education in any nation is the pre-requisite to the formation oflanguage policy and planning for education. Language generally is always a crucial phenomenon and itbecomes more crucial and controversial when it has to do with formulation of policies in education(Dada, 2005) part of the reason for this is simply because most of the language problems in manyAfrican countries are colonial legacies. The language problem is even volatile in some Africancountries like Cameroon and Nigeria. As it is going to be expanciated in this write-up, both Cameroonand Nigeria are linguistically fragmented countries. This has affected the language policy and planningfor the education of the two African countries (Oyetade, 1995).
Using Executive Coaching As A Tool For Personal and Professional Leadership Development Within Business School Education
Authors: Brock Stephen , Roebuck Deborah , Barrow Janice , null null
Published: February 2023

This paper reflects what has been learned in using Executive Coaching as fill educational method within an Executive MBA program. Students work in a one-on-one coaching relationship throughout the program. This paper presents a rationale for such an educational method, examines the nature of executive coaching, and introduces a model of coaching used in the program. The article provides lessons learned in creating and implementing this executive coaching program as a tool to develop students as leaders. It concludes with some thoughts regarding executive coaching as an educational method for personal and professional leadership development.
Not on My Watch: How to have a diverse academic program and high quality students in your program at the same time?
Authors: Evans Marcheta , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Here is the dilemma: The faculty in my department wants to use the Graduate Record Examination(GRE) as a criterion for admissions into our Master’s program. This is a new shift since my universityhas made the decision to move to a research one institution. Now on the outside, this sounds like awonderful idea. The university where I am employed is a Hispanic serving institution with over 28,000students. We have developed many new doctoral programs including a new Ph.D. program in mydepartment. So, of course, the next step is to move up in the Carnegie rankings to a research intensiveinstitution. Furthermore, for the last several years, we have recruited young, energetic faculty and seniorfaculty who are still hungry for growth. With this new faculty dynamic comes the increase desire forresearch and a move towards securing more grant funding and a shift from the primary focus centeringon teaching.
What is the future leadership needed to guide Organisations to ongoing success?
Authors: Shevels Terry , Lopezmozo Celia , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Two Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are having a bite of lunch. One of the CEOs complains to theother, "You know, my company is just not making it. We can’t seem to ‘keep up with the Jones.’Everywhere I look our competitors are making gains on our territories while we lose ground. They’reexpanding while we are not. They’re earning an ‘A team’ reputation, while we’re stuck with a ‘C’. I justdon’t know how to turn things around.
Critically Prophetic Action in the Public Square: Transformational Insights for School and Community Leaders
Authors: Miller Peter , Engel Max , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Ladson-Billings’ assertion that students’ familial and cultural identities must be recognized and morefully incorporated into the educative process finds much support in the community of progressiveeducational scholarship, as countless academics (including bell hooks, Paulo Freire, Peter McLaren,and Henry Giroux) and activists (including Myles Horton and Ernie Cortes) have critiqued generalistmodels of education that ignore community assets in their structures and delivery. Ladson-Billings andothers insist that when educational programs (both school and community-situated) are designed andimplemented as if they occur in social vacuums they implicitly ignore unique community identities andmodes of understanding. They relegate these identities and modes of understanding to positions ofirrelevance.
Teaching Cultural Sensitivity to Pediatric Residents
Authors: Akins Ralitsa , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Teaching cultural sensitivity to healthcare professionals is critical in providing appropriate care todiverse patient populations. Constantly increasing U.S. immigrant population and growing numbers ofinternational medical graduates practicing in the U.S. bring the issue of appropriate cross-culturaltraining to the forefront of addressing health disparities.Cultural competence training of healthcare professionals and provision of culturally sensitive patientcare is the responsibility of healthcare leadership.1 Acquiring awareness and knowledge about culturaldifferences requires focused development of skills to communicate with patients from diverse cultures;this is a process developed through professional training and experience.2 Few professionalcontinuous education programs have been offered to prepare mentors and role models in the field ofhealthcare to ensure culturally sensitive approach in patient service.
Rotating-term Associate Deans: Pathway to Higher Education Administration
Authors: Gerdes Eugenia , Zappe Christopher , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

In a recent article in this journal, Betts, Urias, Chavez, and Betts (2009) argue that higher educationfaces a leadership shortage—due both to expected turnover in senior administrative positions and tolack of clear pathways into administration. As we have discussed elsewhere (Zappe & Gerdes, 2008),administration is not typically a long-term goal for those whose careers begin with faculty appointments.For the few who switch pathways to become academic administrators, an associate dean positionoften is the point of transition. Below, we describe the advantages of rotating associate dean positions,in which faculty members from the same institution leave the faculty for a fixed term and then return tothe faculty. Based on our experience with this practice over the past 22 years, we have developedrecommendations applicable to other institutions as well.
Finishing Well: Investigating Despair In Retired Leaders
Authors: Kilbourne Michelle , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Due to conflicting information in the literature, the purpose of this research is to determine whether retired leaders experience despair or a loss of hope. This study interviewed eight male retired leaders, ranging in age from 60 to 82 and retired 1. 5 to 12 years, using a semi-structured interview guide. By analyzing question summaries, this research provided retirement insights from both organizational and individual perspectives. From an organizational perspective, this research builds upon the four exit strategies for organizational leaders, defined by Sonnenfeld 1988 as monarchs, generals, ambassadors, and governors. This research indicates the existence of a fifth exit strategy. While yet unnamed, this exit strategy is generally known as “forced retirement. ” Despite the desires of some of the retired leaders, organizations do not have frameworks to utilize this talent after traditional work roles have terminated. The retired leaders, all but one characterized as ambassadors or governors, did not experience despair. However, moments of frustration or sadness appeared related to existential despair, defined as the ability to transcend present circumstances to alter the status quo. These moments of frustration were caused by the realization of character defects, physical ailments, difficulty in dealing with family members and the inability to mentally separate from the organization itself. Most of the leaders spent little time preparing for retirement. From this research, there appears to be an opportunity to develop frameworks from both organizational and individual perspectives for working and living in the latter half of one’s life. Elements of these frameworks should include expanding the exit strategies for organizational leaders and methods for facilitating the progression of life predefined by the epigenetic principle Erickson, 1959.
An Application of Change Management For Confronting organizational Stigmatization
Authors: Rahim Emad , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This paper investigated the origin and use of the term “ghetto” by clients and employees in four community centers in Syracuse, New York, that service clientele of low socioeconomic status. The investigation of the term “ghetto” and the consequences of the term were conducted under the “looking glass-self” concept, by Charles Cooley, as well as theories by such seminal thinkers as Lewin, G. H. Mead, Goffman, and Okhuysen and Hudson. Data was collected through a review of the relevant literature and the collection of focus group responses from employees of the four community centers in Syracuse, New York. The study found that organizations that are labeled as “ghetto” take on the attributes of that stigmatization
Alumni Assessment: Providing Insight to University Leadership
Authors: Kraus Janine , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

When determining the effectiveness of an academic program it is important to assess the programinternally through the institution and academic leadership. But, it is also important to assess thegraduates that have benefited from the program. This study assessed a doctoral program at a regionaluniversity in a metropolitan area. The doctoral program was eliminated due to financial constraints.However, an alumni evaluation was not conducted on this program prior to it be eliminated. Thepurpose of this study was to conduct an alumni evaluation on this doctoral program to determine itseffects with alumni.
Online Payment Systems: Are We On The Same Page?
Authors: Roeckert Patrizia , Kim Dong-Young , Lorenz Marco , null null
Published: February 2023

Although scholars have enhanced our understanding of online payment systems (OPSs), our literature review shows that extant research has not fully addressed the way in which scholars have conceptualized OPSs and what roles organizations have played in establishing the OPSs. This study reviews the literature on OPSs and synthesizes the definitions of OPSs. This study also discusses the theoretical and practical implications of the roles of regulators, service providers, and technologies. Using the literature review method, we analyze the definitions of online payment systems from perspectives of academics, regulators, and practitioners. This study deepens our understanding of the concepts of OPSs by providing a conceptual framework of the roles of regulators, service providers, and technologies in shaping OPSs. Finally, this study goes beyond online shopping and the trust relationship in order to show a big picture of OPSs.
As A Leader Do You Choose to be a Horse, Lemming or Goose?
Authors: Kohl Ruby , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Organizations are often compared to living organisms (Morgan, 2006). In nature, there are manyexamples of group organizations that demonstrate leadership patterns: herds, bands, families, mobs,colonies, prides, gaggles, flocks, schools, etc. Survival of a species is often based on the type ofleadership nature has established for a particular species in a particular environment at a particulartime or season.
Seeking NCATE Accreditation: Leadership Perspectives and Tips
Authors: Ledoux Michael , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Accreditation by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) signifiesthat a variety of licensure programs demonstrate a high level of quality in programs, candidates, facultyand operations. NCATE accreditation depends in part upon national recognition of individual licensureprograms by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), and on program approval by statedepartments of education. In order to demonstrate that programs meet benchmarks of NCATEProfessional Standard 1 Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions, the unit must provide evidence ofcandidate proficiencies based on assessments, rubrics and candidate data that are aligned withprofessional standards (Retrieved October 22, 2009 from the National Council for the Accreditation ofTeacher Education at http://www.npbea.org/ncate.php). This fact carries with it implications for buy-in atmany levels: the university, the unit that offers degrees and/or certificates, and the faculty.
What Our Students Need
Authors: Orobello Natala , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

I have been an educator for over twenty years; this is long enough to know what works in the schoolsystem and what does not work. I have mentored rookies and peers, and I have mentored students inand out of school (I was a mentor for Big Brother Big Sister). Today’s students need a lot more thanreading, writing and arithmetic. They need educators who are willing to go the extra mile and byeducators I mean all those who purport to be working for our students like politicians, school boardmembers, administrators, teachers, staff and anyone else who is in the mix.
The Evolving School Improvement Fund
Authors: Ruddy Anne-Maree , Prusinski Ellen , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The School Improvement Fund (Section 1003(g) of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary EducationAct) recognizes that schools with high percentages of students in poverty may require additionalsupport in order to help their students achieve academic proficiency. As such, the 1003(g) SchoolImprovement Fund has since 2007 provided competitive funding opportunities to Title I schoolsconsidered to be in improvement status under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The Fundhas provided vital financial support necessary to make critical improvements in the teaching andlearning environment of grantee schools, including enhancing professional development for teachers,hiring additional staff to support small-group and individualized instruction, and purchasing classroominstructional technology. All fifty states received School Improvement Fund grants in the 2008-2009school year. Twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia have received funding for the 2010-2011school year. In addition, as of the first round of competition for the supplemental Race to the Topfunding, Delaware and Tennessee were the only two of the forty-one applicants selected to receivesupplemental funding.
Emotional Intelligence And Self – Esteem As Predictors For Success In Teaching Practice Exercise
Authors: Modupe Hassan , Ositoye A. , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This paper examines how to develop positive self-concept and self-esteem promote at work-place.The bearing of positive self-concept and self-esteem cannot be over emphasizing in the existence ofman because it summarizes the whole issue of his social identity. Also encompassed in it is the totalexpression of his sense of relevance in any organization he belongs to. It is important to note that hiscontributions to that industrial or organizations will depend majorly on his achievement of positive self-conceptand self-esteem. In most establishments, though the significance of positive self-concept andself-esteem has been sub merged under the surge of group system. As a result of this, employees losetheir personalities, opinions and sense of their individualities are not of importance in the organization,thereby leading to less productivity and less, attachment of industrial organizational goals.This paper therefore examines the need to foster in persons positive self-concept and self-esteem aspanacea for industrial development. The paper will therefore focuses on –what self-concept is, and self-esteem,what industrial development is and how to develop in workers positive self-concept and self-esteemto foster industrial development and harmony in work – place.
Four Leadership Theories Addressing Contemporary Leadership Issues as the Theories Relate to the Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership Model
Authors: Gregory-Mina Heidi , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast transformational,transactional, charismatic, and contingent leadership theories and to determine similarities anddifferences between these theories in able to determine their future effectiveness. Additionally thispaper looks at four leadership styles in term of how each address the following contemporaryleadership issues: knowledge management, informatics / innovations and rapid change, and ethics.
Getting the Right SCOPE: How to Equip Online Faculty of the 21st Century with Perfected Knowledge and Skills
Authors: Davis Derrick , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Technology consumes us and has become so intimately connected in our lives that now, to a largedegree, it is dictating its use (in educational settings throughout the globe). It’s like a lion that neverstops roaring-it’s demanding our attention, and its’ breathe and impact are so far reaching; it can bebest described as inescapable. Thus, universities and colleges alike no longer can sit by andspeculate whether or not this is a trend that will eventually disappear (as other educational trends havedone so in the past). Rather, institutions need to understand that online education is more likeAlexander Graham Bell’s, "Mary had a Little Lamb"; it’s a breakthrough in the delivery of education thatis seeing such growth and having such an impact one would have to be oblivious not to see it. Aseducators, we can debate the healthiest of this growth, but cannot argue against the facts, consideringthat the University of Phoenix now bodes over 400,000 online students (Apollo Group, 2010), and iswithout question is one of the largest universities in the United States.
Treachery and Betrayal- An Analysis of The Modern Fiduciary Behavior of Corporate Directors and Management- The Need For Schooling In The Business Ethics of Tomorrow
Authors: Huckabee Gregory , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This article examines the fiduciary relationship between corporate officers and directors, and the shareholders they serve. In recent years, the breakdown of the fiduciary relationship and the failure of the corporate model have received much attention, as the headlines of Wall Street's endless fiduciary scandals adequately illustrate. What is the root of this failure, and what, if anything, are the remedies? Case analysis will demonstrate the pandemic problem involving fiduciary responsibility, demonstrating the need for reform. This review will identify systemic corporate fiduciary weaknesses and underlying causes. Recommendations for change to alleviate fiduciary failure will be discussed, with focus placed on ethics and need for revitalized instruction.
SOME INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF UNDERGRADUATES’ ATTITUDE TO CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT: Implications for policy, qualitative education and counselling
Authors: Owoyele Jimoh , Ettu A. , Kareem Omar , null null
Published: February 2023

Periodic assessment is an integral part of education process. It provides opportunity for teachers andlearners to assess learning outcomes with a view to adjusting methods and improving academicachievement. It also provides the required basis for admission, placement, promotion, demotion orrepetition and at the end certification of learners. If there is no form of assessment in education, theprocess would be marred by obscurity and it would be very difficult to classify the products of thesystem (Omoifo, 1998). Periodic assessment makes it possible to know the direction of students’performance and to determine the direction of change of students’ attitude (Alutu & Alutu, 2007).
Modeling Shared Governance at the School and Department Level
Authors: Harrington Charles , Slann Martin , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The article explores social capital and culturally responsive leadership theories as a means tounderstand and bridge differences that arise in diverse educational settings for public school leaders.Issues explored include those related to the educational histories and cultural heritages that studentsand stakeholders bring with them to the educational setting. More specifically, the article illuminateshow the merging of social capital and culturally responsive leadership theories as a conceptualframework for leadership can lead to not only student achievement, but also positive social networkingand relationships among school leaders, teachers, and students. Emphasis is placed on the notionthat in order for school leaders to close the achievement gap, they must first close the opportunity gap.
Book Review – Spousework: Partners Supporting Academic Leaders by Teresa Johnston Oden
Authors: Haynes Janet , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This book is not a first about supporting spouses in leadership roles, however it appears to be the firstbook to describe marriage with a spouse in educational leadership as "spousework." Spouseworkdefined by Johnston Oden is "supporting our leader-partners in an artful, intelligent way". The book iswritten from the leadership perspective of a wife partnering an academic leader in a maritalrelationship and an institutional relationship.
Ethical Issues in Higher Education and Scientific Research: Erosion of Academic Integrity
Authors: Singh A. , Purohit Bharathi , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Ethics is the cornerstone of dental research or for that matter any research. Authorship in a scientificresearch is an important issue which requires considerable debate. The pressure to publish is well-establishedin the university community. Faculty member’s performance and promotion are judged bythe number of published articles in academic scholarly journals. If survival means publish or perish, anyand every effort to see one’s name in print becomes important. In such a situation, we should not besurprised to see the operation of the cliché, "You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours" (Lazar, 1995).
The Origination And Control Of Global Csr Initiatives: A Transaction Cost And Institutional Perspective
Authors: Donoher William , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The question of how multinational corporations pursue and organize corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives is one that has received comparatively little attention in the literature of business and society or organization theory. This article seeks to develop a framework to understand the dynamics associated with global CSR. Using institutional theory and transaction cost economics as relevant theoretical determinants, the framework presented here posits that the point of origin, whether the home country headquarters or foreign business units, is dependent upon the nature of normative pressure faced by the company and its ability to resist or shape those pressures. Management and structure of the initiative, in turn, is seen as a function of its origin and the nature of the transaction costs experienced by the home country HQ or foreign business unit. Implications of the framework and directions for future research conclude the discussion.
Spirituality and 21st Century School Leadership
Authors: Fite Kathleen , Reardon Robert , Boone Mike , null null
Published: February 2023

The current status of educational reform issues related to general education and special educationprovides the opportunity for the creation of a system that encompasses the goals of both groups in acohesive manner. Previously, these issues have been addressed separately; however, recent researchidentifies a progression of change in the focus of ideas in both general education and specialeducation. The first two phases of school reform focused initially on raising standards and then onteacher empowerment and site-based management. The current phase of school reform focuses onthe instructional needs of the individual student and rejects the premise that instructional needs warranta dual system of education. Rather, current efforts are characterized by general education and specialeducation sharing responsibility for the learning of all students as evidenced by the Response toIntervention initiative (Allington, 2009). These emerging insights pave the way for collaborative effortswhen addressing the learning needs of increasingly diverse students.
Understanding the Stereotypes Against Gifted Students: A look at the social and emotional struggles of stereotyped students
Authors: Ely Kimberly , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Approximately 6% of students enrolled in schools in the United States, grades K-12, are classified as‘gifted’ (NAGC, 2010). This estimates to roughly 3 million children who are of higher academicachievability than average students. Among these gifted students, some struggle with behavioral,emotional, and social development concerns. Their cognitive abilities set them apart from their peers.Their exceptional abilities can cause anxiety, underachievement, and feelings of isolation from themajority of other students. However, for many of these students, it is the stereotypes regardingintelligence that has brought about their struggles, or perpetuated them. This paper will aim to describegiftedness as it is recognized in today’s culture. It will explore the importance of understanding theperspective of gifted children, and how this knowledge should be applied in the classroom foreducators. It will examine the stereotypes against gifted children, and the social and emotionalstruggles which develop as a result of those notions. Finally, it will discuss the projected future studiesof development among the gifted.
IT Governance and Digital Application of Online Customers Expectations
Authors: Ariwa Ezendu , Olaya Sarah , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The main purpose of this study is to:Investigate and identify UK online customers’ perceived key elements of hotel websitesinformation contents for purchases decision.Use the key elements identified as ‘measurement indicators’.Evaluate the performance of UK two and three –star hotel websites.
What is Quality Leadership?
Authors: Lacour Misty , Tissington Laura , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Leaders can get others on board with decision making through either delegation or empowerment.Through delegation, a leader will, through an expression of authority, determine which tasks will becompleted by which employees (Billikopf, 2003). Followers are delegated tasks and actions. On theother hand, when followers are empowered, followers have the freedom to complete tasks for thepurpose of achieving the goals and vision of the institution (Billikopf, 2003). Empowerment shares thedecision making process between the leader and the followers. "Shared decision making can improvethe quality and acceptance of decisions, bolster worker motivation and self-esteem, increase sense ofownership and improve interpersonal relations with employees" (Billikopf, 2003, p. 2).
Implications of Collaboration in Education
Authors: Laymon Med Stephanie , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

There are many examples of collaboration in education. Superintendents must collaborate withdepartment heads, principals, teacher associations, and state agencies. Principals must collaboratewith teachers, parents, student organizations, and local agencies. Teacher educators must collaboratewithin the University as well as with local education agencies and pre-service teachers. Specialeducators must collaborate with parents, agencies, regular education teachers, school psychologists,etc. While these examples in no way encompass the myriad forms of collaboration necessary ineducation, they bring clarity to the fact that no level of education is immune to collaboration.
Authentic Leadership for Democracy in Schools
Authors: Rahman Farah , Abiodullah Muhammad , Quraishi Uzma , null null
Published: February 2023

Authentic leadership is relatively a new concept. Extant literature puts forward the notion of authenticleadership as important trajectory of leadership in organizations. George (2004) argues that"leadership begins and ends with authenticity". It is well established in literature that good leadership isessential for effective and better performing schools (Pashiardis, 2000). This paper argues that in thecontext of education authentic leadership is more important as it has the same set of values asdemocratic education.Objectives of the StudyThe main objectives of the study are:1. To investigate the pattern of authentic leadership in schools in a developing country like Pakistan.2. To propose a model for effective school leadership in to promote democratic practice in schools
Human Behavior Impacts On Health Care
Authors: Son Barbara , South-Winter Carole , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

It is critical to understand human behavior in order to implement effective health-care policies for both developing and industrialized countries. Human behavior issues were studied in Ghana, with a developing economy, and South Korea, with a developed economy. From the survey research in Ghana in 2014, we learned that rural residents are heavily dependent on traditional health care. However, local community residents preferred to talk to medical doctors about their health care when accessible. We also looked into human behavior issues and the unique hospital culture in South Korea that contributed to the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak in 2015, incorporating human behavior into the SIR (susceptible-infected-recovered) model of infectious disease transmission. Moreover, we closely examined the impacts of human behavior and offered suggestions for the integration of human behavior in health-care policy.
The Conflict of Commodification of Traditional Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Plante Jarrad , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Moving into the 21st century, the landscape of the traditional higher education institution has changed, including its model of conducting business. Students in the millennial generation see higher education as a commodity, where learning can be acquired through different delivery systems. It is imperative that organizational leaders, like those in colleges and universities, improve, effectively responding to changing environments at their institutions. Double-loop learning (Rahim, 2011; Senge, 2013) is a formative method of organizational effectiveness that allows top managers to focus on the underpinning of conflicts like commodification of higher education and use strategic decision-making processes to recognize and accept the commodification trends and determine a course of action to improve their campus for the long-term. Force field analysis (Lewin, 1943) determined the driving and restraining forces of whether or not top leaders at colleges and universities throughout traditional higher education should view their institutions as commodities and concluded that the driving forces were more than the restraining forces, and change process was needed to re-establish equilibrium.
Are You A Charismatic Leader?
Authors: Rao M.S. , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

When you look at leaders like Alexander the Great, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, John F. Kennedy,Vladimir Lenin and Barrack Obama they all have one common style of leadership – charismaticleadership. They stand out from the pack of leaders because of their extraordinary qualities that arerarely found among leaders. For instance, the solders of Alexander blindly followed him because of hischarismatic leadership. The soldiers marched towards victory during Second World War under thecharismatic leadership of Winston Churchill. Similarly the Germans were inspired with the vision ofAdolf Hitler. The Americans were influenced with the charismatic leadership of John F. Kennedy whogave a clarion call ‘don’t ask what the nation gave you; rather ask yourself what you will give back toyour nation’. Although Barrack Obama is relatively young, people trusted and voted him as thePresident of America because of his charismatic leadership.
American Social Contract: Retirement, Insurance and Financial Viability
Authors: Samavati Hedayeh , Stumph Carolyn , Dilts David , null null
Published: February 2023

Since the election of 2004, one burning question has dominated any discussion of the long-term macroeconomic policy of this country. That question is: "will social security remain viable in its current form?" Economists weigh in on a spectrum that ranges from the opinion that social security is not in any trouble to the opinion that social security payments are in immediate peril. This research indicates that, while relatively minor changes of the type the country has undertaken for the last two decades may be necessary, social security is by no means in what any intelligent analyst would consider peril.
Immigration And High-growth Entrepreneurship In Developing Countries
Authors: Pathak Saurav , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Immigration is emerging as a potent and visible policy tool at the disposal of policymakers seeking to increase economic development through entrepreneurship. However, it is less clear if immigration has the same role in developing countries. This paper presents a narration on whether the independent effects and interaction between rates of immigration and the social desirability of entrepreneurship in developing countries exercise any influence on the likelihood of individuals entering into high-growth entrepreneurship. The propositions reported would argue that each has an independent positive influence, but that social desirability would be instrumental in moderating the positive effect of immigration, such that as social desirability increases, the influence of immigration on high-growth entrepreneurship decreases.