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View article: High-Impact Practices as Organizational Change Strategy: A Framework for Institutional Transformation and Community Engagement
High-Impact Practices as Organizational Change Strategy: A Framework for Institutional Transformation and Community Engagement Open
High-impact practices (HIPs)—structured educational experiences characterized by active learning, faculty mentorship, peer collaboration, and authentic application—have demonstrated effectiveness in improving student retention, learning ou…
View article: Nurturing Sustainable Organizations: Psychological Foundations of Modern Management
Nurturing Sustainable Organizations: Psychological Foundations of Modern Management Open
This mixed-methods interdisciplinary study examines critical psychological dimensions underpinning organizational sustainability. Utilizing qualitative interviews with 42 organizational leaders, quantitative survey data from 218 organizati…
View article: Strategic Stakeholder Integration: Reimagining Business School-Community Partnerships Beyond the Consulting Model
Strategic Stakeholder Integration: Reimagining Business School-Community Partnerships Beyond the Consulting Model Open
Business education confronts a pedagogical paradox: widespread endorsement of stakeholder capitalism rhetoric alongside curricula that rarely provide authentic stakeholder integration experience. This article examines how reciprocal univer…
View article: Building Bridges Between Business Schools and Communities: A Framework for Reciprocal Engagement
Building Bridges Between Business Schools and Communities: A Framework for Reciprocal Engagement Open
Business schools increasingly recognize their responsibility to serve communities beyond producing graduates and research. This article examines emerging models of reciprocal community engagement in business education, where universities a…
View article: Navigating Power Dynamics in Sustainability Transformation: Extending Integration Mechanisms Across Organizational Boundaries
Navigating Power Dynamics in Sustainability Transformation: Extending Integration Mechanisms Across Organizational Boundaries Open
This study extends research on sustainability transformation by investigating how power dynamics operate across organizational boundaries to enable or constrain substantive change. Using a mixed-methods approach combining survey data (n = …
View article: Sustainable AI Transformation: A Critical Framework for Organizational Resilience and Long-Term Viability
Sustainable AI Transformation: A Critical Framework for Organizational Resilience and Long-Term Viability Open
This research examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and labor structures through a sustainability lens. Drawing on survey data from 127 organizations and 14 case studies, we quantify workforce impacts while exposing me…
View article: Bridging Academic Rigor and Workforce Readiness in Higher Ed through Competency-Based Education
Bridging Academic Rigor and Workforce Readiness in Higher Ed through Competency-Based Education Open
Competency-based education (CBE) has emerged as a significant innovation in higher education, shifting emphasis from credit hours to demonstrated mastery of specific skills and knowledge. This article examines the landscape of CBE implemen…
View article: The Evolving AI Workforce: Understanding the Rise of Non-Technical Roles in Artificial Intelligence Companies
The Evolving AI Workforce: Understanding the Rise of Non-Technical Roles in Artificial Intelligence Companies Open
This study examines workforce composition trends across artificial intelligence companies, focusing on the balance between technical and non-technical roles. Using a comprehensive dataset of 19 AI companies across six industry segments, we…
View article: Displaced but Not Replaced: Reskilling Strategies for AI-Impacted Roles
Displaced but Not Replaced: Reskilling Strategies for AI-Impacted Roles Open
The accelerating deployment of artificial intelligence systems across industries creates both displacement risks and unprecedented opportunities for workforce transformation. This article examines evidence-based organizational strategies f…
View article: Beyond Support and Resistance: Rethinking Organizational Change Responses in Practice
Beyond Support and Resistance: Rethinking Organizational Change Responses in Practice Open
Organizational change research has evolved substantially over the past two decades, challenging long-held assumptions about how employees respond to transformation initiatives. Drawing on a comprehensive review of 87 empirical studies span…
View article: Cross-Cultural Competency Development Through Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Cross-Cultural Competency Development Through Service-Learning and Community Engagement Open
Cross-cultural competency has emerged as a critical capability for organizations operating in increasingly diverse and globalized contexts. This article examines how service-learning and community engagement initiatives develop cross-cultu…
View article: When HR Becomes the Barrier: Rethinking Flexibility Governance in Professional Services
When HR Becomes the Barrier: Rethinking Flexibility Governance in Professional Services Open
Human resources departments are positioned as strategic partners in workplace transformation, yet emerging evidence suggests they may obstruct rather than enable critical flexibility initiatives. Recent research examining female lawyers in…
View article: The Anxiety Divide: How Americans Perceive AI's Threat to Work
The Anxiety Divide: How Americans Perceive AI's Threat to Work Open
As artificial intelligence capabilities expand rapidly, American workers face unprecedented uncertainty about employment futures. This article synthesizes available survey research, demographic analyses, and organizational case evidence to…
View article: Measuring Long-Term Community Impact Beyond Academic Semesters
Measuring Long-Term Community Impact Beyond Academic Semesters Open
Community-engaged learning initiatives have become central to higher education's civic mission, yet institutional measurement practices often conclude when academic semesters end. This temporal mismatch between short-term educational cycle…
View article: The Strategic Recalibration of HR Leadership: Industry Migration Patterns and Organizational Implications
The Strategic Recalibration of HR Leadership: Industry Migration Patterns and Organizational Implications Open
This study examines the strategic recalibration of human resources leadership across major industry sectors, revealing distinctive patterns of expansion and contraction in senior HR roles. Using data collected from 200 U.S.-based organizat…
View article: The Invisible AI Workforce: Redefining Technical Talent Acquisition for Artificial Intelligence
The Invisible AI Workforce: Redefining Technical Talent Acquisition for Artificial Intelligence Open
This research challenges conventional approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) talent acquisition by investigating the substantial gap between traditional recruitment strategies and the actual distribution of AI-capable talent in the wor…
View article: Digital Equity Through Service-Learning Partnerships: Bridging Academic Learning and Community Impact
Digital Equity Through Service-Learning Partnerships: Bridging Academic Learning and Community Impact Open
This article examines the emerging practice of utilizing service-learning partnerships to address digital equity challenges in underserved communities. Drawing on empirical research and organizational case studies, it analyzes how higher e…
View article: Quantifying Social Return on Investment for University-Community Partnerships
Quantifying Social Return on Investment for University-Community Partnerships Open
This article examines methodologies and applications for quantifying social return on investment (SROI) in university-community partnerships. While traditional return on investment metrics focus on financial outcomes, SROI provides a frame…
View article: Navigating Power Dynamics in Sustainability Transformation: Extending Integration Mechanisms Across Organizational Boundaries
Navigating Power Dynamics in Sustainability Transformation: Extending Integration Mechanisms Across Organizational Boundaries Open
This mixed-methods study examines how organizations develop AI-first HR functions by fundamentally reimagining people operations rather than merely adopting new technologies. Drawing on survey data from 152 HR leaders, 24 in-depth intervie…
View article: Identity Work in Ethical Gray Zones: How Professional Identity Shapes Emotional Decision-Making in Boundary-Spanning Digital Work
Identity Work in Ethical Gray Zones: How Professional Identity Shapes Emotional Decision-Making in Boundary-Spanning Digital Work Open
This study examines how professionals in boundary-spanning digital roles construct and maintain coherent professional identities while navigating ethically ambiguous situations. Drawing on a mixed-methods study combining interviews (n=47),…
View article: Strategic Human Resource Management in the Dual Transformation Era: Integrating Post-Pandemic Work Redesign with Industry 4.0/5.0 Technologies
Strategic Human Resource Management in the Dual Transformation Era: Integrating Post-Pandemic Work Redesign with Industry 4.0/5.0 Technologies Open
This study examines the convergence of two transformative forces reshaping organizational landscapes: COVID-19's enduring impact on work arrangements and the technological advancements of Industry 4.0/5.0. Using a mixed-methods approach co…
View article: Navigating Academic Freedom and Political Constraints: The Challenges of DEI Program Development in Higher Education
Navigating Academic Freedom and Political Constraints: The Challenges of DEI Program Development in Higher Education Open
This research brief examines the complex challenges faced by faculty attempting to establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certificate program within a large regional teaching university's business leadership department, amid restrict…
View article: Faculty Entrepreneurship: Transforming Academic Expertise in the Evolving Higher Education Landscape
Faculty Entrepreneurship: Transforming Academic Expertise in the Evolving Higher Education Landscape Open
This article examines faculty entrepreneurship as a strategic response to the evolving higher education landscape, exploring how academics translate specialized knowledge into consulting, speaking, and content-creation ventures while maint…
View article: Navigating the AI Revolution: A Critical Framework for Organizational Transformation
Navigating the AI Revolution: A Critical Framework for Organizational Transformation Open
This research article examines the imminent transformation of business and labor structures driven by artificial intelligence, critically analyzing adoption timelines and organizational impacts. Drawing on both primary survey data from 127…
View article: Navigating Paradox for Sustainable Futures: Organizational Capabilities and Integration Mechanisms in Sustainability Transformation
Navigating Paradox for Sustainable Futures: Organizational Capabilities and Integration Mechanisms in Sustainability Transformation Open
This study investigates the critical capabilities and integration mechanisms that enable organizations to achieve substantive sustainability transformations. Using a mixed-methods approach combining survey data (n = 234), in-depth intervie…
View article: The Economic and Social Impact of Service-Learning: Strengthening Community Bonds and Institutional Anchoring
The Economic and Social Impact of Service-Learning: Strengthening Community Bonds and Institutional Anchoring Open
This study examines the economic and social community impact of a large regional teaching university's Academic Service-Learning program through mixed-methods research combining institutional data analysis, community partner surveys (n=127…
View article: Navigating Paradox for Sustainable Futures: Organizational Capabilities and Integration Mechanisms in Sustainability Transformation
Navigating Paradox for Sustainable Futures: Organizational Capabilities and Integration Mechanisms in Sustainability Transformation Open
This study investigates the critical capabilities and integration mechanisms that enable organizations to achieve substantive sustainability transformations. Using a mixed-methods approach combining survey data (n=234), in-depth interviews…
View article: Digital Transformation, AI, and Inclusive Education: Creating Equitable Learning Ecosystems
Digital Transformation, AI, and Inclusive Education: Creating Equitable Learning Ecosystems Open
This article examines the complex interrelationship between digital transformation, artificial intelligence adoption, and inclusive education in creating more equitable learning environments. Through mixed-methods research combining system…
View article: Examining the Intersection of Gender and Race in Employee Engagement
Examining the Intersection of Gender and Race in Employee Engagement Open
This study examines differences in employee engagement based on the intersection of gender and race. Survey data from over 5,000 employees are analyzed to compare engagement levels and predictors of engagement for White males, White female…
View article: Navigating Paradox for Sustainable Futures: Organizational Capabilities and Integration Mechanisms in Sustainability Transformation
Navigating Paradox for Sustainable Futures: Organizational Capabilities and Integration Mechanisms in Sustainability Transformation Open
This study investigates the critical capabilities and integration mechanisms that enable organizations to achieve substantive sustainability transformations. Using a mixed-methods approach combining survey data (n=234), in-depth interviews…