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Human Resource Management in the Airline Industry, 2008.
A research proposal to study human resource management in the changing business environment of the airline industry.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper reviews the changing role of the human resource manager in the airline industry as it relates to employee recruitment, management and evaluation. The report's focuses on how various issues of safety and advancing technology affect the role of the human resource manager as it applies to employees. As both the changing need of the airline industry, along with the effects of politics and business, the airline industry is prone to a rapidly changing employee need. In order to match this changing need, the human resource manager will have to utilize various recruitment, screening, evaluation and management strategies. The proposal specifically analyzes both the problems and potential solutions involved in this field.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Proposed Methods
Reflections
Conclusion
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"For example, new technology is even affecting the role of the human resources manager in that many human resource function can now be, in a sense, outsourced to a technological program. Recently computer giant IBM reached an agreement to provide American Airlines with all their human resources services software. The technology is aimed at automating services and complement best practices for the human resources administration. Because of American Airlines large employee base, it saw this opportunity as a chance to strengthen its employee's job satisfaction."
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Innovation & Change Management, 2008.
A study of organizational change at Hattersley Electrics.
3,315 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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The paper takes into account the specificity of an organizational change process in a UK manufacturing corporation and discusses the change process and recommendations. The company analyzed is Hattersley Electrics, whose markets are high tech aerospace and defence industries. The paper, documented with tables, discusses how the department was affected by the recession in the airline industry.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction to the Case Study
Change Situation Diagnosis
Recommendations for Achieving Change
From the Paper
"Armstrong (2006) identified two important types of change: strategic and operational. The operational change refers to the implementation of new systems, procedures, structures and technologies with impact upon the organization and its employees. Strategic change deals with "broad, long-term and organization-wide issues" (Armstrong, 2006, p. 344). Such form of change involves moving to a future state defined in terms of strategic vision and objectives. It also includes such issues as growth, quality, innovation and values concerning people, customers and technology. According to this general frame of thought the change at Hattersley Electrics appears to be operational in essence, since the company is concerned to change manufacturing focus and manufacture new products and involves also an organizational restructuring. However, a strategic change is also desirable in that is more focused on people and organizational culture."
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Altria Corporation, 2008.
A business review of Altria Group, Inc., the parent company of Philip Morris International, Philip Morris USA and Philip Morris Capital Corporation.
1,731 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses Altria Group Inc.'s success in the global business market. The author analyzes its strengths, weaknesses and competitive strategy, and finds that its integrity and honesty with regard to its product, tobacco, differentiate it from similar companies. The author concludes that Altria's charitable and environmental initiatives and its ideas for safer or alternative tobacco products will guarantee its continued success.
Outline:
World Wide Operation
SWOT Analysis
Competition
Value Chain
Strategic Alternatives
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"Altria's competitive strategy primarily lies in its focus on corporate responsibility. According to its official Web site, Altria actively pursues corporate responsibility by interviewing the public regarding their views on the company and its products. The company has taken this information to create a strategy by which it attempts to make its products as safe as possible, and to discourage the youth from using their products. This is an unusual strategy in terms of the drive to profit. This however also popularizes the company in the eyes of the public, and is hence ultimately favorable for the company's public image and by association its profit."
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Human Resource Management, 2008.
Looks at human resources management (HRM) in public agencies.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains human resources management (HRM) in public organizations by examining the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash as if the author were the commissioner and wanted to avoid similar crashes in the future. The paper first defines a set of evaluative criteria to determine which HRM principles are the most and the least important. The paper then indicates the importance of the job related test, performance appraisal and merit and notes that equal opportunity employment and affirmative action are not as significant in preventing future crashes.
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Introduction
Definitions
Criteria and Ranking
Conclusion
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"Job Related Test- This is first on the list because it was discovered following the crash that the pilot was on heavy medications which caused him to fall asleep at the helm. Perhaps if job related testing was performed on a regular basis this individual's medical condition would have been exposed and he would not have been driving the ferry on that day. In addition, if job related testing had been conducted perhaps the two pilot rule would have been enforced and the crash would not have occurred because there would have been somewhere there to take over the controls."
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Coping with Job Stress, 2008.
A descriptive account of the problems of stress and how it is affected in a work situation.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper defines the problem of stress and looks at how it is affected in the workplace. The paper then relates that, in spite of the difficulty researchers encounter in measuring stress and tracking the healthcare costs of stress, its negative impact on the work environment has long been recognized in business. The paper also relates that, despite the limitations of research about stress, the research has provided some insight as to what employment conditions create the most negative stress, and what types of stress employers should strive to reduce to optimize productivity.
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"However, measuring stress can itself be a source of stress for researchers. A problem with measuring stress is "that it cannot always be seen," especially during its early stages when "most employees will suffer in silence. [Although] this does not mean that employers can or should do nothing," it may mean that a lack of response on the part of employers is not necessarily due to callousness fashion ("Stress in the workplace," 2007, Clarion, Ltd). It can be difficult for researchers to calculate the amount of stress workers experience at any one point in time, or over the course of a typical work day or year. Because the potential costs of work-related stress to an employer as well as the employee are so great, including the cost of absences, disturbances in production, creativity and competitiveness, reduced effectiveness of employees suffering from work-related stress, punitive legal fines if workers injure themselves on the job, and awards of damages from the courts arising from personal injury claims, employers often wish to reduce workplace stress and address its causes, but are not always able to do so nor measure its impact in a clear fashion ("Stress In The Workplace," 2007, Clarion, Ltd). "The price tag for indirect and direct costs associated with both undiagnosed and treated depression in North America is $60 billion, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto."
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Performance, 2008.
A discussion on employee performance in the business environment.
1,244 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper states that performance is very complex and dynamic concept that impacts organizations and individuals at multiple levels.
The paper continues and relates that the continuous change in the working environment has resulted in several trends occurring with respect to performance, the importance of continuous learning, the role of pro-activity, performance in teamwork, the impact of globalization and technology. Moreover the paper confirms that several studies have underlined the impact of employees' well-being on performance.
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"Another important theory with great implications for practice is the action theory approach developed by Frese & Zapf (1994). From this point of view, it is important to view the performance process as being composed of: goal development, information search, planning, execution of the action and its monitoring, and feedback processing can be distinguished (Frese & Zapf, 1994; Hacker, 1998). In practice, taking these findings into consideration one should always acknowledge that high performance is dependent on establishing on high goals, a good mental model, detailed planning, and good feedback processes. (Frese and Sonnentag, 2002). Moreover, in practice, have been developed specific interventions to performance enhancement, based on the process regulation perspective.
A different approach than performance regulation has its roots in the behavior modification perspective. This approach is concerned with the interventions from outside the individual, such as positive reinforcement. Such premises are the basis for motivation by means of incentives, practiced in organizations. However, the reinforcements may consist of financial interventions or non-financial interventions of which the most common are: performance feedback, social rewards such as attention and recognition."
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Motorola Corporation, 2008.
A review of the success of the Motorola Corporation.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper discusses the Motorola operation and relates that
Motorola is a leading provider of wireless communication products, which include wireless handsets and end-to-end broadband systems. The total revenue and the operating profit of Motorola in the fiscal year of 2006 is discussed and the strengths and weakness of the company are highlighted. The paper concludes that Motorola has a strong balance sheet and is a successful corporation.
Outline:
Introduction
Company Strategic Factors Analysis
Internal Factor Analysis Summary
Strengths
Weaknesses
External factor analysis summary
Opportunites
Threats
Conclusion
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"The main weakness of Motorola is a remarkable decline in profitability. The indicators of 2006 witness that there is obvious decline in profitability compared with earlier years. Operating profit of Motorola in the year of 2006 was $4 billion, which indicates a decrease of 11.1% over the previous year. Net profit demonstrated decrease of 20% if compared to 2005. Operating profit margin and net profit margin have also decreased from 13.1% and 13% respectively in the year of 2005 to 9.5% and 8.5% respectively in the year of 2006. In case such decline tendency continues, company's growth plans and balance sheet will be affected. Company's decline in profitability was mostly resulted by decline in profitability of its network and enterprise segment, which demonstrated 22% in operating earnings due to unfavorable macroeconomic climate. Operating earnings of this segment reduced by $418 million from $1,939 million in the year of 2005 to $1,521 million in the year of 2006. If such tendencies will continue in future, company's growth will be slowed. "
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Internet Application Management: eBay, 2008.
An exploration of the changing dynamics of e-business, focusing on eBay's transformation into a global mainstream shopping destination, and the keys to its success.
3,725 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper gives an overview of eBay's e-business and sums up its global and financial achievements. The author discusses the current changes which have been made to eBay's website and business model in response to the changing economic climate and shifts in customer behavior. The writer concludes by listing the areas on which eBay needs to focus in order to be ready for the increased pace of 21st century e-business and expand their market even further.
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Abstract
Purpose of the Report
Background of the Company
Discussion of Current Business Issues
Research Findings on the internet topic chosen: E-business
Recommendations of the strategic implications of the topic chosen for the Executive Management Team
Exhibit -I
Exhibit -II
Exhibit -III
Exhibit -IV
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"Of late, the Internet has been the single most ineffaceable inflexion point in business history. While the first phase of the Internet corresponded with the dawn of the World Wide Web 20 years back, the second phase was marked by the building of successful companies operating businesses through the Internet within a comparatively short time span. Nevertheless, the achievements of these survivors, most remarkably eBay.com and to some extent amazon.com, helped in ushering the second wave of the Internet. Because of ubiquitous access to the Internet, it has helped in the creation of the possibility of a completely new business model by supporting a varied and level-playing field. Since the world is at the threshold of the third wave of the Internet, progressive businesses perceive that the emerging business model cashes in on the Internet as the first ever-present data network which is capable of linking together suppliers, customers and their trading partners in an unprecedented manner, viz. dynamically and in real-time 24x7."
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Human Resource Innovation & Change Management, 2008.
An examination of human resource innovation and change management at Boeing.
3,555 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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The paper discusses the topics of human resource innovation and change management. It provides a background of the Boeing Company and an analysis of the changes that occurred and includes recommendations for an implementation plan. The paper states that the Boeing Company transformed itself as a result of a change in business operations. The paper concludes that as long as the company continues to implement changes, the future of Boeing appears bright, and the company will continue to function as the world leader in aerospace.
Outline:
Introduction
Background of Boeing
Analysis of Human Resource Issues
Ethical Concerns & Employee Motivation
Recommendations for Implementing Change
Conclusion
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"As a result of Boeing's defense systems, it has a strong international presence and its' mission consists of leadership and impact in the field of aerospace. This mission is felt internally, regionally, nationally and internationally, in research and service. Boeing's objective is to insure that it remains the Cindustry leader in the 21st century, and it has achieved this objective through a number of mergers and acquisitions. For example, in the 1990's Boeing signed an agreement with the three largest aerospace companies in Japan; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries. This aerospace agreement has been crucial to Boeing's long term objectives, because these are Japanese companies. Japan is the country that Boeing buys major assemblies, products and services from, and Japan offers extremely low competitive prices. The three Japanese companies are partners in design, manufacturing, and testing portions of the 777's airframe structure. This long-term objective has assisted the company to save millions of dollars on lower priced competitive goods that are necessary to the company functions. The Japanese companies now play more significant roles in the overall production of the 777's, an objective that continues to grow at Boeing."
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Telecommuting's Long-Term Impact on Employees, 2008.
A research paper on the impact of telecommuting on job satisfaction.
10,992 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 217.95
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This paper examines the telecommuting sector of the working public. The paper evaluates a series of seven hypotheses that specifically focus on the implications of teleworkers' Internet use levels. Specifically, the paper looks at why workers choose to telecommute in the context of their work/life balance objectives as well as what aspects of telecommuting jobs contribute or detract from job satisfaction. In addition, the paper attempts to validate that the Internet has become equally balanced as a media source relative to television and newspaper in the context of a telecommuters' use to stay informed.
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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Implications of Work/Life Balance on Telecommuting
Purpose of the Study
- Needs Fulfillment Theory
- Judgment Theories of Job Satisfaction
Telecommuting
Telecommuter Profile
Job Satisfaction and Telecommuting
Job Satisfaction, Telecommuting and Autonomy
Hypotheses
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"From the studies completed of telecommuters' demographics, a polarity is beginning to emerge of remote workers who are members of this trend. Of the 20.7 million employees worked at home at least one day of the cited year according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2005), the challenge of demographic research is to discover through research the demographic segments of the most frequent telecommuters. While the definition of a telecommuter demographic model or taxonomy has not been specifically defined in previous research, there are dozens of studies that attempt to define telecommuters demographically. Bailey and Kurland (2002), and other researchers have been quick to define the traditional demographic segmentation criteria to telecommuters while Ford and Butts (1991) have proposed from their research that the polarity of telecommuting demographics are comprised of professional jobs requiring highly unique skills and insights on the high end, and routine, high quantity tasks that require little training or expertise on the low-end."
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Booking Online Beach House Rentals, 2008.
An assessment of the vacation rental industry online with specific reference to beach vacation rentals.
1,551 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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The paper is a research paper focused on assessing the vacation rental industry online and specifically beach vacation rentals. The paper identifies the major company concerned as being Homeaway.com and states that there are two types of business models: (1) classified listing and (2) wholesale marketing.. The study specifically discusses the beach vacation rental industry in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and the United States.
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Introduction
Vacation Beach Rental Industry
Beachhouse.Com
Industry Report: Travel & Tourism Trends
Escapia
Summary and Conclusion
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"Visitors to the BeachHouse.com website are able to search by state, price or number of bedrooms. BeachHouse.com provides detailed descriptions with accompany photos, rates, policies and as well the owner's websites can be assessed for checking availability. A Google search reveals that BeachHouse.com is number 2 in Google's Vacation Rentals Directory. The work of Rives (2006) entitled: "More Tourists Visiting N.C." states that North Carolina tourist spending "increase 4.9 percent" in 2004 and expected to gain another 5% in increases in the following year of 2005. In the coastal town of Southport Supply can barely meet demand as over the past two years those wanting to buy vacation homes on the coast has increased 30%. Stated is: "The market has just gone crazy...everyone wants to have a second home on the beach." (Rives, 2006) The work entitled: "Vacation Rentals: Right for You?" states that of the homes purchased in 2006, 30 percent of these were vacation homes. The advantage of renting a backhouse instead of a hotel room is that the vacationer has more space for less money. A 2002 industry report of recreational goods rental states that in 2002 there were 1,812 establishment with a revenue of 560.501 million. "
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Innovation in the Oil Industry, 2008.
Explores the organizational responses of the oil industry to externally induced ethanol and energy innovations.
10,390 words (approx. 41.6 pages), 59 sources, APA, $ 208.95
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The paper deals with the impact of external forces of developmental innovation on the management strategies and processes of oil companies. The paper highlights how adoption of new innovation strategies can be difficult to apply for a major industry like the oil industry at the same time as highlighting the advantages that the oil industry could have by adopting the newer innovation strategies. The paper also deals with the appropriateness of the timing, speed and application of the innovation strategies within the oil industry.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Analyzing Industry Environment through Innovative Business Management
Analyzing Competition within the Industry
Timing of Innovation
Innovation Speed
The Impact of Corporate Culture on Innovation
The Use of Core Competence as an Innovation Method
Internal Innovation
Research and Development
The Speed of Marketing the Innovated Product
The Relationship between Innovation and Organizational Success
The Impact of Innovation on Organizational Capabilities
The Relationship between Experience and Innovation
Strategic Planning and Innovation
The Strategic Planning Model Developed by Bryson
Conclusion
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"The production of ethanol also leads to the release of aldehydes and alcohol in the environment which is harmful as they are cancer-causing chemicals. After the production of ethanol was inspected, the chemicals and gases released into the atmosphere were found to be quite detrimental for the environment. As even the plowing, planting, cultivation and transportation of corn takes up petroleum energy, ethanol can not be considered to be a safe alternate energy source and neither is it environmentally friendly as it contributes to a lot of environmental pollution."
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Human Resource Management, 2008.
Looks at human resource management as it relates to business strategy.
2,625 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses human resource management as it relates to strategy and encompasses several issues including the, nature of strategic human resources management, best fit vs. best practice and the overall purpose of strategic human resources management. The paper begins by defining human resource management.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Human Resource Management
Changes to Human Resources in recent years
Human Resource Management Paradigms
Human Resources Management and Strategy
Types of Strategic HRM
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Best Fit and Best Practices Models
Primary Purpose of Strategic HRM (Bottom Line)
Conclusion
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"Overall, it has been asserted that universalism is not as successful a strategy as an approach that is associated with critical contingencies or best fit in nature. This assertion appears to be made in the climate of an ever changing business environment. This environment has become more global and as such more diverse. With these things being understood a best practice model may not be best for such a diverse work force because the paradigm set forth by this approach may not translate well from organization to organization."
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Capital Budgeting: Theory Versus Process, 2008.
A case study analysis of how capital budgeting theory can be applied at Ghana Oil Palm Development Corporation.
3,841 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper explores the capital budgeting process in a real-work scenario. The paper aims to determine how companies apply capital budgeting theory in actual practice and what results they can expect to achieve. The paper specifically examines the capital budgeting theory and how it is applied at the Ghana Oil Palm Development Corporation.
Table of Contents:
Background
Recent Capital Projects
Theoretical Background of Study
Choice of Methodology
Results
Analysis and Interpretation
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The results of this study demonstrated the importance of considering external factors in the capital budgeting process. The role of local and national governments must also be considered. This study will help others realize how important it is to include external factors in their capital budgeting analysis. This study achieved its goals be providing in-depth insight into the thought processes that govern the capital budgeting process. As we found out, often those that make the decisions regarding the method for capital budgeting must act under the direction of others above them. This can make the process difficult, especially if the superior does not understand the importance of external variables that can affect the outcome of the project."
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Employee Job Satisfaction at Drug/Alcohol Rehab, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of self-awareness, flexibility and the ability to build relationships as traits for leaders in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities.
1,664 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the relationship between leadership traits and employees' job satisfaction when working at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. The paper discusses the importance of self-awareness, flexibility and the ability to build relationships as traits for leaders at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. It suggests that employees who possess these traits prove to be more effective workers in drug and alcohol rehab facilities. The paper contains graphs, as well as original source articles.
Table of Contents:
Uncommon Considerations
Assessing Job Satisfaction
Planning the Pilot...
Retrieved Results Report...
More than Pay
Findings From Perceptions
Determinations Contributing to Job Satisfaction
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"When attempting to secure a questionnaire to implement for this study, to assess the particular traits of a leader thought to attribute to employees' job satisfaction, this researcher found that a dearth of potential surveys existed and ultimately determined that no specific study was currently available. Consequently, this researcher designed "The Leadership Constellation Questionnaire." After this questionnaire was completed and approved by this researcher's committee, this researcher began implementing plans to complete this study's Pilot Study. Initially, 300 participants in eight organizations were contacted and invited to participate in this study."
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