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Influence of a Leader's Creative Problem Solving Preference on Perceived Efficacy of Team Collaboration
(Creighton University, 2020-11-10)
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 ...
Shootings on Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Qualitative Comparative Case Study
(Creighton University, 2020-11)
Abstract
Campus shootings have impacted campuses across the United States for almost two centuries. Between 2015 and 2016, at least three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) experienced multiple shootings ...
Communication Behaviors and the Ramifications on Music Group Cohesion and Participant Continuance: Implications for Leadership, Teams and Successful Performance
(Creighton University, 2020-11-18)
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 ...
An Exploration of the Role of Political Skill on Decision-Making for Resource Allocation in Higher Education
(Creighton University, 2020-10-29)
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 Mixed Methods Study of the Relationship Between Perceived Leadership Styles and Employee Engagement at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
(Creighton University, 2020-05-29)
While leadership is often referenced at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a critical antecedent for improving organizational performance, there is an organizational gap surrounding emphasis on preferred ...
The Long-Term Influences of Toxic Leaders on Their Followers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
(Creighton University, 2020-09-29)
Toxic leaders occupy leadership positions across all work sectors in the U.S. and have a significant negative influence on their organizations and followers. Prior research has predominantly focused on the influence of ...
Effective Retention Strategies for Teachers in Large Urban Communities With Majority Black Student Population
(Creighton University, 2020-12-03)
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 ...
A Causal-Comparative Throughput Analysis on Transfer-Level Mathematics Students in California Community Colleges
(Creighton University, 2020-10-02)
This causal-comparative study examined the effect of revised placement rules on throughput student success for transfer-level mathematics students in California community colleges. This study was timely and relevant in ...
Regulation of Cataractogenesis in Culture Bovine Lenses by 5-Phenyldithiole-3-Thione-NSAID Hybrid Molecules
(Creighton University, 2020-09-21)
Although cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, there is no pharmacological management for the disease. There is evidence that L-cysteine, a substrate for the endogenous production of hydrogen sulfide ...
The Effect of a Mentoring Intervention Program on Achievement, Attendance, Behavior and Matriculation of at-risk High School Students
(Creighton University, 2020-05-02)
The involvement of community business partners in helping to close the achievement gap for students is a novel idea examined via detailed study of relevant literature and the results of a pilot intervention program. While ...