Thesis (M.S. in Leadership and Policy Studies)--Vanderbilt University, Aug. 2006. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Psych.Org) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Psych.Org.) - University of Queensland, 2007. / Includes bibliography.

Thesis (B.A.(Hons.)) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

Σκοπός της παρούσας εργασίας είναι η μελέτη θεμάτων Οργανωσιακής Συμπεριφοράς στο χώρο του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών και η παρουσίαση της τρέχουσας κατάστασης σε ιδρυματικό επίπεδο. Οι στόχοι είναι πολλοί και περιλαμβάνουν: Τη για πρώτη φορά γνωριμία με το χώρο ενός εκπαιδευτικού ιδρύματος ανωτέρας βαθμίδας, την αποτύπωση της παρούσας κατάστασης όπως αυτή γίνεται αντιληπτή από ένα αντιπροσωπευτικό δείγμα στελεχών μεσαίας κλίμακας και τη σύνδεση με την έννοια της αποτελεσματικότητας τής οργάνωσης ως σύνολο. Η μεθοδολογική προσέγγιση που ακολουθήθηκε είναι το Case Study (Μελέτη Περίπτωσης-ΜΠ). Η μελέτη περίπτωσης είναι μια σε βάθος μελέτη ενός φαινομένου (περίπτωση) στο φυσικό του περιβάλλον και από την προοπτική ματιά των συμμετεχόντων. / Aim of the MSC, is the study of Organizational Behavior matters, in Patras University and the presentation of current situation. The objectives are many and include: For the first time acquaintance with an educational institution of superior rung, imprinting of present situation, as this becomes perceptible, from a representative sample of executives and the connection with the effectiveness of organization as total. The methodological approach that was followed is Case Study (CS). Case Study is a in-depth study of phenomenon (case) in its natural environment and from the prospect glance of the participating sample.

Orientador: Roseane Andrelo / Banca: Caroline Kraus Luvizotto / Banca: Ivone de Lourdes Oliveira / Resumo: As tecnologias de informação e comunicação alteraram a dinâmica da relação entre as organizações e a sociedade, as quais passaram a enfrentar maior exposição e cobranças por suas ações. Nesse cenário, as mídias sociais potencializaram as oportunidades de diálogo, participação e compartilhamento de informações, por isso a comunicação organizacional adquire um importante papel para, diante dos contextos e expectativas da sociedade, estabelecer laços de confiança com os indivíduos e construir percepções positivas sobre a atitude organizacional. A partir dessas circunstâncias, esta pesquisa objetiva discutir sobre os desafios enfrentados pelas organizações em sua relação com a sociedade considerando o cenário em que as mídias sociais ampliam as possibilidades para os indivíduos responderem diante das atitudes organizacionais e seus impactos. Para isso, foi realizada uma análise dos comentários nas postagens da Samarco em sua página do Facebook após o rompimento da barragem em Mariana (Minas Gerais, Brasil), a partir da perspectiva do Sistema de Resposta Social (BRAGA, 2006), o qual considera que os indivíduos são estimulados e respondem às informações que recebem por meio de processos midiáticos. Como metodologia, optou-se por realizar três procedimentos, sendo uma pesquisa bibliográfica, que compôs a fundamentação teórica refletindo sobre as responsabilidades das organizações na sociedade (GRAYSON; HODGES, 2002; SROUR, 2013), as potencialidades e possibilidades das mídias sociai... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Information and commmunication technologies changed the dynamics of the relation between organizations and society, which begun to face greater exposure and accountability for its actions. With this in mind, social media optimized the opportunities of information dialogue, participation, and sharing, thefore the organizational communication acquires an importante role to, in the face of society contexts and expectations, establish bonds of trust with the individuals and build up positive perceptions about the organizational attitude. Based on these circumstances, this study aimed to discuss the challenges faced by organizations in its relation with the society, considering the scenario in which the social media enlarge the possibilities for the individuals to respond before organizational attitudes and its impacts. To this end, it was performed an analysis of Samarco comments and posts on its Facebook page after the dam disruption in Mariana (State of Minas Gerais, Brazil), based on the Social Response System (BRAGA, 2006), which considers that individuals are stimulated and respond to information they receive through media processes. As methodology, three procedures were chosen, a bibliographic research, which was part of the theoretical fundamentals, reflecting upon the organizations responsabilities in the society (GRAYSON; HODGES, 2002; SROUR, 2013), social media potentialities and possibilities (JENKINS, 2009; JENKINS; FORD GREEN, 2014; LÉVY, 2002; LUVIZOTTO; SERIDÓRIO, ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

abstract: This research project provides a unique perspective of the role of the concept of collaborative leadership between the Arizona Subsidized Child Care Program and its key stakeholder network. The process involved was to frame the research and its findings using the Team Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire's (TMLQ's) Assessment Scales. The research project sought to explore whether collaborative leadership in the policy-making process between the Arizona Subsidized Child Care Program and its key stakeholders actually does exist and, if so, to what extent. The research questions for the dissertation are, as follows: (1) What leadership styles does the Arizona Subsidized Child Care Program, through its various managers, exhibit and are these styles truly collaborative?; and (2) Are the leadership relationships between the key child care stakeholder groups and the Arizona Subsidized Child Care Program actually collaborative? The study employed a mixed-method approach (both quantitative and qualitative research methods) by means of an online survey, interviews, and document analysis. ii Based on this study's findings, the program exhibits collaborative leadership concepts with its stakeholder network. In addition, a positive correlation between the use of collaborative leadership concepts and participant perceptions of satisfaction, extra effort, and effectiveness was documented. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Public Administration 2010

The topic of emotional intelligence (EQ) and organisational culture has attracted considerable interest from both academics and practitioners for many years. Much of the interest in the two areas is based on explicit and implicit claims that both leader's emotional intelligence and organisational culture are linked to organisational performance. However, while the links between emotional intelligence and organisational performance and between organisational culture and organisational performance have been examined independently, few studies have investigated the association among the three concepts. This study examines the nature of this relationship and presents empirical evidence that suggests there is a complex relationship between emotional intelligence, organisational culture and organisational performance. The study concludes with implications for theory and practice. / Graduate SBL / D.B.L.

xii, 79 p. : ill. (some col.) / In this study I propose a framework to assess democratic practices in non-profit organizations. The purpose is to identify actions that strengthen empowerment, examine how they are applied in the managerial and educational practices, and determine the outcomes for participants and stakeholders. I developed an assessment protocol based on organizational democracy principles through an examination of peer reviewed literature and field observations. I applied the resulting evaluation framework in a case study of Juventud FACETA, a program at the Amigos Multicultural Services Center, an organization that has sought to incorporate democratic practices in their mission. This study will be useful for 1) testing a formulation of criteria to examine and develop democratic practices in organizations and 2) designing a piloted evaluation protocol that can be used to assess organizational characteristics and actions that yield democratic empowerment outcomes among organization constituencies and staff dedicated to these principles in action. / Committee in charge: Dr. John Fenn, Chairperson; Dr. Doug Blandy, Member; Dr. Deborah Jonhson-Shelton, Member;