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Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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How did they do it? : a phenomenological study of successful women entrepreneurs in Salt Lake City, Ann Mackin

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Impact of an appreciative inquiry intervention on compassion fatigue among social services workers, Marta María Maegli

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Experiences with formal and informal support: a case study of a female-to-male transgender individual, Jessica Magallanes

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Performance and leadership in multiplayer online gaming, Timothy Joseph Magner

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The evolution of a learning organization: the evaluation of corporate learning groups in a knowledge management effort, Karen Ann Kearns Manz

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BTSA program directors' perceptions on the relationship between components of mentor assessment and effectiveness, Patricia Sheehan Maricich

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An exploratory study of the lived experience of Japanese undergraduate EFL students in the flipped classroom, Jeffrey Gerald Mehring

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Massively multiplayer online games as a sandbox for leadership: the relationship between in and out of game leadership behaviors, Sean Henry Veloria Mendoza

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Manager influence on collaborative change initiatives, Ron Milam

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Best practices and attributes of bicultural leaders, Shefali Khandhar Mody

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The evolution and impact of the massive open online course, Rolin Moe

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A qualitative study determining the parenting styles and strategies most commonly utilized by Mexican American parents in fostering leadership traits in female adolescents, Sarah Geshti Morad

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The multidimensional wellbeing assessment: preliminary validation in an Iranian sample, Nicole Moshfegh

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Identifying criteria for a new MBA program model: a qualitative study of MBA stakeholder perceptions of 21st century management and leadership, Christopher Arthur Najera

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The alignment of response to intervention with the Common Core State Standards for English language arts, Charles Newman

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Leveraging the power of social media to maximize organizational learning and drive performance, Camilla C. Nguyen

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Impacts of brief mindfulness training, Jodi K. Nielsen

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Work environment preferences of Los Angeles Generation Y contract managers in the defense and aerospace industry, Santor Nishizaki

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A quantitative study measuring the relationship between student mindset, parent mindset, and anxiety, Matthew R. Northrop

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Baby boomers and digital literacy: their access to, and uses of, digital devices and digital media, Richard John O'Keeffe

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Independent school entrance testing as a predictor of student academic success, Nan V. Papenhausen

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A case study of the implementation of iPads with high school students at two charter high schools in southern California, Margaret Alice Matthews Pettit

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The assessment of alcohol use disorders among homeless men in residential treatment, Stacy L. Pike

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The future of physician leaders: a study of physician leadership practices, Lynn M. Pregitzer

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Individual sense of efficacy, collective teacher efficacy and student achievement in high achieving and low achieving urban public schools, Stephanie Richardson

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The role of micro blogs in workplace learning: the #lrnchat phenomenon, Christina A. Ritchie

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Designing an instructional intervention using karaoke to develop key reading skills, Travis James Ross

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The journey of female cancer patients or survivors while striving for personal work-life balance, Stacy Rothberg

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A resource manual of bullying intervention programs for parents, educators, and community officials in the Los Angeles area, Angel Michelle Roubin

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Developing a model for understanding mindfulness as a potential intervention for obsessive-compulsive disorder, Steven I. Rudoy

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Counseling with Iranian-Americans: a critical review of the literature, Crystal Saidi

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The need for greater integration in philanthropy in multiparty social change efforts: a case study of Portland's collective impact initiative, Helen Marie Scalise

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Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and completion rates: are self-directed adult learners the most successful at MOOCs?, Amanda Sue Schulze

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The moderating influence of core self-evaluation, emotional intelligence and extraversion on career success, Alexander David Sevilla

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The moderating influence of core self-evaluation, emotional intelligence and extraversion on career success, Alexander David Sevilla

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Student perceptions of a mobile augmented reality game and willingness to communicate in Japanese, Andrea Misao Shea

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Female solo entrepreneurs: a phenomenological study, Kimberly J. Shediak

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Examining the state of the field and possibilities for collaboration in organization development, D. Wade Shows

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Changing the world through servant leadership, Michele Anne Spain

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Exploring the role of emotional intelligence in the effectiveness of lead church planters, Emily J. Spivey

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Drum circles as a team-building intervention, Jason J. Stubbers

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A cross-generational narrative examination of women's career journeys, Natalie Swann

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Leading under pressure, coping practices of executives: a mixed methods study, Darlene Thomas

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Work-life balance strategies of women leaders within the Church of God in Christ, Shaunte' Toston

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The effect of advanced educational pursuits on re-entering the workforce following a modest period of unemployment, Charles J. Trayser Jr.

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Virtual school teacher's science efficacy beliefs: the effects of community of practice on science-teaching efficacy beliefs, Phuong Pham Uzoff

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iLeadership: the leadership style of Steve Jobs, Christopher J. Valentine

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Ethnic differences in delusional content in schizophrenia: a comparative analysis of delusional symptoms in individuals of white European descent and Latino descent, Jessica A. Valluzzi

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Gear up: what difference does it make?, Jeremy Valentino Villar

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A cultural confluence: approaches to embedding cultural insights and inclusion throughout the marketing process, Carol Anne Watson

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Leadership behavior practice patterns' relationship to employee work engagement in a nonprofit that supports the homeless, Valerie Denise Williams

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The psychometric utility of the drug abuse screening test among treatment-seeking, homeless men, Brittany N. Winters

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Reflection in the screen: the perception and value of self-awareness within the IT professional, Laura Woodward

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Analyzing discourse in fan fiction communities for evidence of writing instruction, Hue-An Wren

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The relationship between attachment theory and transformational leadership in California community college chief executive officers, Joe Wyse

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Psychological care for type 1 diabetic adolescents: designing a new model of integrated care, Stephanie R. Young

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Leadership and decision making of successful Iranian American, Farshid Zanjani

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Leadership and decision making of successful Iranian American, Farshid Zanjani

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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An action research study of Mexican teachers' and administrators' experiences in developing and implementing a service learning program, Kym Acuña

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Factors affecting student retention at one independent school in the southwest, Dan R. Ahlstrom

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Perceptions of executives from seven selected companies of the use of social media in marketing practices, Abir Alameddine

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Emotional intelligence implications on the career advancement of women in a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, Shawn D. Andrews

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Economic mobility behaviors due to earned income tax credit policy: a case study of a southern California population, Eugene J. Anton

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Building a sustainable learning and development culture through communities of practice, John Atwood

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Change from the inside out in Tanzania: investigating change in a nonprofit organization in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, through participatory action research, Katherine N. Balk

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Called to lead: an examination into the phenomenon of calling, Hughie Jackson Barnes

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"Doing it the right way" a qualitative study of the development of corporate social responsibility among U.S. Fortune 500 global companies, Denise D. Berger

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Clinical intake interviewing: proposing LGB affirmative recommendations, Sharon Birman

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The organizational culture and leadership values that impact Native American water utility organizations, Carole L. Boerner

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Disrupting aviation: an exploratory study of the opportunities and risks of tablet computers in commercial flight operations, Matthew Boyne

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The effects of cooperative learning on student achievement in algebra I, Travis D. Brandy

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New site administrators' perceptions of their role in school community partnerships, Denise Calvert-Bertrand

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A descriptive study of the key leadership characteristics of mid-level managers in the business divisions at a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), Kevin Michael Caporicci

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Beyong bullying: a holistic exploration of the organizational toxicity phenomenon, Deirdre H. Carlock

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Influence of grassroots groups to affect educational change, Delia Castillo

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Knowledge management and the retirement workforce in theme parks, Carim Castro

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The essential leadership and management skills of mid-level managers in non-profit organizations, Vicki L. Clements

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Sense of community in post-secondary online blended courses: importance of, opportunities and implications for course development, Christina Cleugh

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Signs and symptoms of moral injury in female Vietnam veterans: a qualitative examination of the NVVRS, Alison H. Conway

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Expressions of social support: a qualitative analysis of psychotherapy with clients who have experienced trauma, Celine F. Crespi-Hunt

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Preliminary evaluation of a girls' empowerment program: the effects of dance on self-esteem and body-image, Shelly M. Crosby

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Staying the course: grit, academic success, and non-traditional doctoral students, Theodore Martin Cross

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Use of technologies for American expatriate training, Christine S. Cruz

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The role of a facilitated online workspace component of a community of practice: knowledge building and value creation for NASA, Bradford Thomas Davey

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Examining the effects of leader social intelligence on employee engagement, Josh Dazel

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Systems thinking and six sigma: exploring an integrated model for quality management, Robertson Marlene Derian

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Best practices in integrating acquisitions, Suzanne Dickinson

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Exceeding expectations: key strategies to increase high school graduation rates, Shannon Dick

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The relevance of historically black colleges and universities, Renee Felicia Dorn

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Ethical leadership as an enabler of organizational culture change, Hames Marsha Ershaghi

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Workplace conflict: a phenomenological study of the types, processes, and consequences of small business conflict, Clare Fowler

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Leadership competencies for effective hospital chief executive officers and chief medical officers in Mexico, Muñoz Alejandro García

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A quantitative study of stem goal and role alignment across stakeholder leaders in California: advocacy for application of a systems solution approach, Dawn Garrett

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Photography as a spiritual technique, Laura Elizabeth Garza-Meza

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Leading towards well-being: exploring organizational climate, leadership and individual factors that relate to thriving at work, Lora Geiger

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Comparative analysis of corporate culture in a multinational organization, Don G. Gilman

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A case study examining the career academy model at a large urban public high school, Howard Ho

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Evaluation of an expatriate program at a US-based multinational corporation, Victoria J. Hurlock

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The effects of public school music education programs on leadership in the workplace, Lawrence Michael Jacobson

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Native American women leaders' use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for work-life balance (WLB) and capacity building, Crystal C. Jensen