PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAITS OF POVERTY AND PROSPERITY: EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF POVERTY INTENSITY ASCENDENCY MODEL DRAWING EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
Olive Adaeze Ezirim Chinedu B. Ezirim University of Port Harcourt ABSTRACT The main aim of this study is to investigate the perception of poverty and prosperity conditions in Nigeria, and to find explanations to why perceived hatred for poverty might be more intense than love for prosperity. Utilizing a survey with structured questionnaire, the results […]
TESTING THE RELEVANCE OF PRE-CRISES PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR OIL AND GAS COMPANIES INTERNAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Douglas Wilbur University of Missouri Columbia ABSTRACT Crises caused by industrial accidents in the energy industry can result in severe consequences ranging from loss of market share to the imposition of costly regulations. Energy companies can mitigate these negative consequences through the aggressive use of public relations as a matter of policy. This study attempts […]
LEADERSHIP SELF-EFFICACY: DEVELOPMENT OF A MEASURE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Nicole Cannonier Savannah State University Vicky Katsioloudes West Chester University ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to present a pilot study that introduces a new multi- dimensional scale for measuring student leadership self-efficacy. The model was tested on a large sample of college students. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed. The generated student […]
DO MILLENNIALS AND GENERATION X EMPLOYEES DIFFER IN THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF LABOR UNIONS IN THE UNITED STATES? AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Steven Cates Jason Jackson Purdue University Global ABSTRACT The influence of upcoming generations stands to have a significant impact on the future of labor unions. Specifically, millennials entering the workforce have changed many aspects of the working culture. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there are significant differences in the perceptions of […]
LIFE SETTLEMENTS: HOW THEY WORK AND WHEN THEY ARE UNLAWFUL
Jerry Furniss Michael Harrington Kristina Oswald University of Montana ABSTRACT The life settlement industry began in the early 1900s when the U.S. Supreme Court first recognized that a life insurance policy’s death benefit could be sold to an unrelated third party. Over the years, these arrangements, eventually referred to as viaticals, became more formalized. The […]
ARE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP PREDICTORS OF THE PASSIVE AVOIDANT LEADERSHIP STYLE?
Hamid Khan Our Lady of the Lake University ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of the Psychological Capital and Psychological Ownership of University Professors and Academic Leaders on the Passive Avoidant Leadership style. Specifically, this study intends to find out whether Psychological Capital (consisting of four facets) and Psychological Ownership (consisting of five facets) can […]
THE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE EXECUTIVE SERVANT LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CYNICISM
Jerry L. Chi Andrews University Grace C. Chi School of Health Professions Nile M. Khanfar Nova Southeastern University Gabriel Gao Guangzhou Medical University Belal A. Kaifi Trident University International ABSTRACT Have you ever wondered how your employees complained to their friends about how things happened in your organization? The most challenging part for Servant Leadership […]
