Criterion
Status
Criterion Feedback
Introductory Remarks
Does not meet
The study overview is incomplete or unclear.
Key elements are inadequately addressed, all points are not supported in the literature, key concepts lack coherence and clarity. Not framed to proper program of study.
You might add more references to the general literature.
Statement of the Problem
Meets
Your study is novel, but you could do well to more explicitly state the problem: "A lack of diversity results in..."
Purpose of the Study
Meets
The purpose of the study is described and aligns to the stated problem, a summary of how the study will be/was conducted is provided.
Introduction to Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Meets
The theory(ies) or conceptual framework used to frame the study are identified and explained through use of the literature and study topic.
If multiple frameworks are used, a description is provided for how they interrelate within the context of the study topic and literature.
Nature of Study
Meets
A brief overview of the study design, variables/constructs, instruments, and analyses is provided based on current literature describing why the proposed method and design were chosen to address the study’s research question(s).
This part s Strong!!!
Research Questions/Hypotheses
Does not meet
The research questions are incomplete or lack coherence, clarity, not testable, and/or not aligned to the problem and purpose.
The core concepts and/or operational variables are missing.
The hypotheses (quantitative studies only) are incomplete or lack coherence and clarity, are not testable or not aligned to problem, purpose, and/or design.
The research questions are strong, but the language "job performance" infers analyzing individuals' job performances whereas your DVs seem to be firm-level.
Significance of the Study
Meets
If you gave a preview of your findings this would be easier for the reader to detect.
Definition of Key Terms
Does not meet
The definitions of key terms are incomplete or unclear. Personal descriptions are used, too many common words are used, methods and theoretical terms are included.
"job performance" is ambiguous
Summary
Meets
Chapter ends with a basic summary of the need and purpose of the study, method and design, anticipated contributions, and transitions into the next chapter.
APA Format
Meets
Consistently applies fundamental APA formatting for TOC, List of Tables, List of Figures, throughout the Chapter. The template requirements are followed.
Writing / Presentation
Meets
Follows conventions of scholarly writing, grammar, and punctuation.
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RESEARCH QUESTIONS 3
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Conceptual framework
Despite efforts by the government to foster ethnic diversity at the workplace through practices and policies, gender diversity has fallen short in the banking sector in the United States.
The study expounds on what makes up improved performa.
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DIS-9901A Assignment # 3
Student Name
Professor Name
Date
Contents
1.0 Introduction 3
1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study 3
1.2 Facts and Relevant Contexts 4
1.3 Overview on the To1pic 7
2.0 Background of the Study 8
3.0 Statement of the Problem 9
4.0 Purpose of the Study 12
4.1 Study Method 12
4.2 Study Design 12
4.3 Variables 12
4.4 Target Population 13
4.5 Sample Frame 13
4.6 Sampling Techniques 13
4.6 Sample Size 13
4.7 Data Collection Method 13
4.8 Data Analysis 14
4.9 Summary of Results 15
5.0 Research Questions 16
6.0 Research Method 18
7.0 References 21
Appendix 24
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1.0 Introduction
Diversity is an aspect in that we know of and deal with in our daily lives. Diversity applies in all organizations. Over the years, organizations and companies have embraced workforce diversity and invested more in diversity programs because organizations that embrace a culture of workforce diversity seem to attract broader talent pools of employees. This increases the organization’s reputation and strengthens its cultural values. Workforce diversity involves different aspects to include gender, age, education, and ethnicity amongst others (Anitha, 2014). This study seeks to examine the effect of gender diversity in the banking sector by using control variables of age, ethnicity, and education diversity. The study also establishes the relationship between the variables using four research questions and a sample size of 230 middle managers from 13 headquarter banks because middle managers make most employment decisions and they interact with the employees frequently. The study also uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. However, this is not the first study focusing on gender diversity in the banking sector, but there is little literature on the topic. Therefore, this study aims to add to the little existing literature on the topic and provide further research.1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study
Gender diversity might add value to an organization like resulting in more social sensitivity when solving problems and an increase in diverse thoughts resulting in better performance of the company (Anitha, 2014). Many studies show evidence of a positive relation between gender diversity on executive and board position and job performance of firms. However, little is known about the effects of gender diversity on job performance in the banking sector. A research gap exists on this topic and there is a need for further research. This study achieves this by using various research methods and design, using an appropriate sample for efficient results, and research questions.
The study uses descriptive research design. Descriptive research design aims at describing the population systematically and accurate.
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Effects of Gender Diversity on Job Performance in the Banking Industry
DIS-9901A Assignment # 3
Student Name
Professor Name
Date
Contents
1.0 Introduction 3
1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study 3
1.2 Facts and Relevant Contexts 4
1.3 Overview on the To1pic 7
2.0 Background of the Study 8
3.0 Statement of the Problem 9
4.0 Purpose of the Study 12
4.1 Study Method 12
4.2 Study Design 12
4.3 Variables 12
4.4 Target Population 13
4.5 Sample Frame 13
4.6 Sampling Techniques 13
4.6 Sample Size 13
4.7 Data Collection Method 13
4.8 Data Analysis 14
4.9 Summary of Results 15
5.0 Research Questions 16
6.0 Research Method 18
7.0 References 21
Appendix 24
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1.0 Introduction
Diversity is an aspect in that we know of and deal with in our daily lives. Diversity applies in all organizations. Over the years, organizations and companies have embraced workforce diversity and invested more in diversity programs because organizations that embrace a culture of workforce diversity seem to attract broader talent pools of employees. This increases the organization’s reputation and strengthens its cultural values. Workforce diversity involves different aspects to include gender, age, education, and ethnicity amongst others (Anitha, 2014). This study seeks to examine the effect of gender diversity in the banking sector by using control variables of age, ethnicity, and education diversity. The study also establishes the relationship between the variables using four research questions and a sample size of 230 middle managers from 13 headquarter banks because middle managers make most employment decisions and they interact with the employees frequently. The study also uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. However, this is not the first study focusing on gender diversity in the banking sector, but there is little literature on the topic. Therefore, this study aims to add to the little existing literature on the topic and provide further research.1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study
Gender diversity might add value to an organization like resulting in more social sensitivity when solving problems and an increase in diverse thoughts resulting in better performance of the company (Anitha, 2014). Many studies show evidence of a positive relation between gender diversity on executive and board position and job performance of firms. However, little is known about the effects of gender diversity on job performance in the banking sector. A research gap exists on this topic and there is a need for further research. This study achieves this by using various research methods and design, using an appropriate sample for efficient results, and research questions.
The study uses descriptive research design. Descriptive research design aims at describing the population systematically and accurate.
SWK 421 Research & Statistical Methods in Social WorkResearch.docxssuserf9c51d
SWK 421: Research & Statistical Methods in Social Work
Research Review - Article Analysis Form
Your Name (list all responses on the line below the information requested- this document is constructed using a table format and the line (box) will expand to the space needed as you type)
Article citation in APA Style
1. Research question(s ) and/ or hypothesis(es)
2. Independent variable(s) and operational definition(s) (i.e. what is the IV and how is it measured -- what is known about the validity and reliability of the measure(s))
3. Dependent variable(s) and operational definition(s) (What is the DV and how is it measured -- what is known about the validity and reliability of the measure(s))
4. Other variables: controlling or intervening (modifying) variables (what other variables are being assessed and measured and what is known about validity and reliability of those measures -- for example. age might be a modifying variable- other variables that are important to the question and may modify or intervene between the main IV and DV)
5. Sample (who were the participants, what was the type of sample (purposive, non-purposive), how was the sample constructed (size and characteristics), how were participants recruited)
6. Data collection (methods and procedures – the how, when, where, and by whom were study data collected)
7. Research design (what was the type of research design used- true experiment, quasi-experiment, survey, secondary data analysis, etc. are there issues regarding the validity of the design)
8. Data analysis (how were the data were analyzed- list the analysis conducted or the statistics that were used)
9. Findings/ Results (briefly discuss the findings of the research – you report findings/ results here and discuss them below)
10. Discussion (of the findings/results – what did they find, was it significant)
11. Ethical issues/ Policy implications (specified/ implied or not)
12. Research implications (what are the implications and the next logical research steps for the research (what at the implications for the field the research represents and what are next steps)
13. Strengths of the research (1 paragraph based on what you learned from the information above that strengthens you confidence in the research- the space below is double-spaced)
14. Weaknesses, issues or concerns of the research (1 paragraph based on what you learned from the information above that may limit your confidence in the study- the space below is double-spaced)
3
SWK 421 2018
Project Evaluation Rubric
Component
Exemplary (3)
Adequate (2)
Inadequate (1)
Score
Project overview
Effectively and insightfully develops a set of testable, supportable and impactful study hypotheses.
Develops a set of testable and supportable hypotheses.
Hypotheses are not testable or justifiable.
Justification for hypotheses
The introduction section provides a cogent overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrate ...
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Create an Annotated Bibliography for Selected Topic
CMP-9601B Assignment # 1
Student Name
Professor
9 December 2019
Workforce diversity covers a wide range of areas including gender, age, ethnicity, and race. Many researchers have come up with studies that focus on various types of diversity in the workplace and their effects. Below is an annotated bibliography of past researches that were conducted on various elements of diversity in the financial service sector. Three of the articles talk about gender diversity in the banking sector, while one talks about how to improve workforce diversity in banks. The remaining article talks about the effects of workforce diversity on employee performance.
García-Meca, E., García-Sánchez, I., & Martínez-Ferrero, J. (2015). Board diversity and its effects on bank performance: An international analysis. Journal Of Banking & Finance, 53, 202-214. doi: 10.1016/j.jbankfin.2014.12.002
This article shows the effects of board diversity, gender, and nationality, on the performance of the bank. This study focused on the board because they play a vital role in steering the performance of the bank. This research was built on two hypotheses; that gender diversity does not affect the performance of the bank and that the board nationality diversity does not affect the performance of the bank. To test this, 159 banks from nine different countries were put under observation between 2004 and 2010. Out of this research, 877 observations were recorded. Throughout this period, the characteristics of the board members were noted from the Spencer & Stuart Board Index databases. On the other hand, data and information used to measure performance were derived from the Compustat database.
The results of this study suggested that the type of diversity may have different effects on the bank’s performance. Specifically, it suggested that nationality diversity in the board had negative effects on the bank's performance, while on the other hand gender diversity proved to have positive effects on the work performed. This research study is very useful to financial institutions especially when it comes to the appointment of board members while ensuring diversity.
Thanh Tu, T., Huu Loi, H., & Hoang Yen, T. (2019). Relationship between Gender Diversity on Boards and Firm’s Performance - Case Study about ASEAN Banking Sector. Doi: 10.5430/ijfr.v6n2p150
This is a study that aims to get the relationship between gender diversity in the board of management and directors, and job performance in the banking industry. The study focused on the ASEAN banking system, which consists of countries with growing development but low rates of gender diversity. The study incorporated a literature review from past researches and afterward a research process that they conducted. The methodology involved a sample of 100 banks from 4 countries, in a period of 4 years. Informatio ...
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Effects of Gender Diversity on Job Performance in the Banking Industry
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Statement of the Problem
Gender diversity and inclusion of women in top executive management and boards of directors add value to an organization. For example, gender diversity can add value to problem solving, resulting in better performance of the company (Joshi, 2017). Including more gender diversity in a firm may also increase the effectiveness of the firm because of a better understanding of the needs of stakeholders, better risk management and business practices. It also enhances decision making by adding new ideas and perspectives. The banking sector is one sector that can enjoy and benefit gender diversity.
The banking sector faces many challenges from increased competition, a high rate of technological growth and increased regulations by the government. This has led banks to compete for the best employees. Workforce diversity is achieved through gender diversity, age diversity and ethnicity diversity. Research show that proper management of workforce diversity has a positive outcome in any organization (Rizwan et al. 2016). Studies have shown that organizations with a high level of workforce diversity management are effective in producing corporate cultures that pioneer capabilities and fresh idea for survival.
There has been an increase in workforce gender diversity in firms and organizations. However, few studies have focused on examining the relationship between gender diversity and job performance for over three decades. Also, these studies provide conflicting results on diversity. Empirical research found that gender diversity is either good or bad for an organization (Ali et al. 2009). For example, Svyantek and Bott (2004) did a review on nine diversity studies investigating this relationship and they found inconsistent results. The studies showed positive effect, negative effect, zero effect and nonlinear effects. If business turned to this body of literature for hiring practices insights, they would find conclusive evidence on what to do.
One study indicates that fostering gender diversity improves the outcomes of the firm while others claim the opposite. Another body of study claims that gender diversity and organizational performance are not connected (Joshi, 2017). This leaves private sectors including the banking sector to rely on past evidence, anecdotal assertions and stereotypes. Consequently, this creates a problem.
Despite efforts by the government to foster gender diversity at the workplace through policies and practices, gender diversity has fallen short in the sector. This is partly because of the resistance by the banking industry because of lack of rigorous evidence on how gender diversity shapes their outcomes. The existing literature only examines gender diversity in senior management and corporate rooms, but reaching these positions depends on the resources and opportunities women are afford ...
This study was undertaken to present the functions of gender for promotion and describe the forms of gender discrimination in the workplace. The researchers present knowledge about the Gender discrimination in the workplace and the study is deemed significant for it benefit the following sectors and groups of person; This study is therefore useful socially, economically and academically. Socially it enables employees to co-exist peacefully without discriminating against others due to their ethnic background, gender or race. The researchers used descriptive method, method of research which is a fact-finding study with adequate and accurate interpretation of data. It describes with emphasis what actually exist such as the current condition of the phenomenon. The respondents of the study were the employees and employers of selected business establishments in Cabanatuan city. First, the researchers presented the profile of the respondents as to age; sex; highest educational attainment; length of service and period of promotion granted .Next is the functions of sex in promotion and the forms of discrimination in the workplace. For the summary of findings and conclusions, majority of the respondents are not new in their work, female dominated the study, respondents were promoted after their provisionary period. Female are more supportive and approachable while male are more cooperative in the study. The respondents are continue seeking knowledge to be promoted or to have a higher position. Respondents are not new in service or in their job. Respondents are promoted after their provisionary period. Male easy recognize the scenario and straight forward in decision making. Men prefer a hierarchical leadership structure because it allows for easier role clarity and delegation of authority. Employers and employees are both believe in the patriarchal leadership that male are superior but women communicate properly in the workplace because they are more perfectionist and meticulous .Male are direct to the point in controlling the organization ,they do not use any further words to give their thought unlike women. And it is not usual for male to have corrective actions in every undertakings. Women are more efficient and almost perfectionist in all actions to be done .Women are less competent than men and lacking in leadership potential, because of these perceptions, women encounter greater challenges to or skepticism of their ideas and abilities at work. Men and women are correctly predicting the differential experiences that they would encounter with professional advancement and are making sound decisions. It is also possible that women are overestimating the negative consequences associated with power, that men are underestimating them, or both.
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DIS-9901A Assignment # 3
Student Name
Professor Name
Date
Contents
1.0 Introduction 3
1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study 3
1.2 Facts and Relevant Contexts 4
1.3 Overview on the To1pic 7
2.0 Background of the Study 8
3.0 Statement of the Problem 9
4.0 Purpose of the Study 12
4.1 Study Method 12
4.2 Study Design 12
4.3 Variables 12
4.4 Target Population 13
4.5 Sample Frame 13
4.6 Sampling Techniques 13
4.6 Sample Size 13
4.7 Data Collection Method 13
4.8 Data Analysis 14
4.9 Summary of Results 15
5.0 Research Questions 16
6.0 Research Method 18
7.0 References 21
Appendix 24
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1.0 Introduction
Diversity is an aspect in that we know of and deal with in our daily lives. Diversity applies in all organizations. Over the years, organizations and companies have embraced workforce diversity and invested more in diversity programs because organizations that embrace a culture of workforce diversity seem to attract broader talent pools of employees. This increases the organization’s reputation and strengthens its cultural values. Workforce diversity involves different aspects to include gender, age, education, and ethnicity amongst others (Anitha, 2014). This study seeks to examine the effect of gender diversity in the banking sector by using control variables of age, ethnicity, and education diversity. The study also establishes the relationship between the variables using four research questions and a sample size of 230 middle managers from 13 headquarter banks because middle managers make most employment decisions and they interact with the employees frequently. The study also uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. However, this is not the first study focusing on gender diversity in the banking sector, but there is little literature on the topic. Therefore, this study aims to add to the little existing literature on the topic and provide further research.1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study
Gender diversity might add value to an organization like resulting in more social sensitivity when solving problems and an increase in diverse thoughts resulting in better performance of the company (Anitha, 2014). Many studies show evidence of a positive relation between gender diversity on executive and board position and job performance of firms. However, little is known about the effects of gender diversity on job performance in the banking sector. A research gap exists on this topic and there is a need for further research. This study achieves this by using various research methods and design, using an appropriate sample for efficient results, and research questions.
The study uses descriptive research design. Descriptive research design aims at describing the population systematically and accurate.
Submit your alignment table to demonstrate the alignment between p.docxdeanmtaylor1545
Submit your alignment table to demonstrate the alignment between problem, purpose, and research questions.
Effects of Gender Diversity on Job Performance in the Banking Industry
DIS-9901A Assignment # 3
Student Name
Professor Name
Date
Contents
1.0 Introduction 3
1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study 3
1.2 Facts and Relevant Contexts 4
1.3 Overview on the To1pic 7
2.0 Background of the Study 8
3.0 Statement of the Problem 9
4.0 Purpose of the Study 12
4.1 Study Method 12
4.2 Study Design 12
4.3 Variables 12
4.4 Target Population 13
4.5 Sample Frame 13
4.6 Sampling Techniques 13
4.6 Sample Size 13
4.7 Data Collection Method 13
4.8 Data Analysis 14
4.9 Summary of Results 15
5.0 Research Questions 16
6.0 Research Method 18
7.0 References 21
Appendix 24
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1.0 Introduction
Diversity is an aspect in that we know of and deal with in our daily lives. Diversity applies in all organizations. Over the years, organizations and companies have embraced workforce diversity and invested more in diversity programs because organizations that embrace a culture of workforce diversity seem to attract broader talent pools of employees. This increases the organization’s reputation and strengthens its cultural values. Workforce diversity involves different aspects to include gender, age, education, and ethnicity amongst others (Anitha, 2014). This study seeks to examine the effect of gender diversity in the banking sector by using control variables of age, ethnicity, and education diversity. The study also establishes the relationship between the variables using four research questions and a sample size of 230 middle managers from 13 headquarter banks because middle managers make most employment decisions and they interact with the employees frequently. The study also uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. However, this is not the first study focusing on gender diversity in the banking sector, but there is little literature on the topic. Therefore, this study aims to add to the little existing literature on the topic and provide further research.1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study
Gender diversity might add value to an organization like resulting in more social sensitivity when solving problems and an increase in diverse thoughts resulting in better performance of the company (Anitha, 2014). Many studies show evidence of a positive relation between gender diversity on executive and board position and job performance of firms. However, little is known about the effects of gender diversity on job performance in the banking sector. A research gap exists on this topic and there is a need for further research. This study achieves this by using various research methods and design, using an appropriate sample for efficient results, and research questions.
The study uses descriptive research design. Descriptive research design aims at describing the population systematically and accurate.
SWK 421 Research & Statistical Methods in Social WorkResearch.docxssuserf9c51d
SWK 421: Research & Statistical Methods in Social Work
Research Review - Article Analysis Form
Your Name (list all responses on the line below the information requested- this document is constructed using a table format and the line (box) will expand to the space needed as you type)
Article citation in APA Style
1. Research question(s ) and/ or hypothesis(es)
2. Independent variable(s) and operational definition(s) (i.e. what is the IV and how is it measured -- what is known about the validity and reliability of the measure(s))
3. Dependent variable(s) and operational definition(s) (What is the DV and how is it measured -- what is known about the validity and reliability of the measure(s))
4. Other variables: controlling or intervening (modifying) variables (what other variables are being assessed and measured and what is known about validity and reliability of those measures -- for example. age might be a modifying variable- other variables that are important to the question and may modify or intervene between the main IV and DV)
5. Sample (who were the participants, what was the type of sample (purposive, non-purposive), how was the sample constructed (size and characteristics), how were participants recruited)
6. Data collection (methods and procedures – the how, when, where, and by whom were study data collected)
7. Research design (what was the type of research design used- true experiment, quasi-experiment, survey, secondary data analysis, etc. are there issues regarding the validity of the design)
8. Data analysis (how were the data were analyzed- list the analysis conducted or the statistics that were used)
9. Findings/ Results (briefly discuss the findings of the research – you report findings/ results here and discuss them below)
10. Discussion (of the findings/results – what did they find, was it significant)
11. Ethical issues/ Policy implications (specified/ implied or not)
12. Research implications (what are the implications and the next logical research steps for the research (what at the implications for the field the research represents and what are next steps)
13. Strengths of the research (1 paragraph based on what you learned from the information above that strengthens you confidence in the research- the space below is double-spaced)
14. Weaknesses, issues or concerns of the research (1 paragraph based on what you learned from the information above that may limit your confidence in the study- the space below is double-spaced)
3
SWK 421 2018
Project Evaluation Rubric
Component
Exemplary (3)
Adequate (2)
Inadequate (1)
Score
Project overview
Effectively and insightfully develops a set of testable, supportable and impactful study hypotheses.
Develops a set of testable and supportable hypotheses.
Hypotheses are not testable or justifiable.
Justification for hypotheses
The introduction section provides a cogent overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrate ...
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LAST, FIRST_CMP9601B-8-1 2
LAST, FIRST_CMP9601B-8-1 1
Create an Annotated Bibliography for Selected Topic
CMP-9601B Assignment # 1
Student Name
Professor
9 December 2019
Workforce diversity covers a wide range of areas including gender, age, ethnicity, and race. Many researchers have come up with studies that focus on various types of diversity in the workplace and their effects. Below is an annotated bibliography of past researches that were conducted on various elements of diversity in the financial service sector. Three of the articles talk about gender diversity in the banking sector, while one talks about how to improve workforce diversity in banks. The remaining article talks about the effects of workforce diversity on employee performance.
García-Meca, E., García-Sánchez, I., & Martínez-Ferrero, J. (2015). Board diversity and its effects on bank performance: An international analysis. Journal Of Banking & Finance, 53, 202-214. doi: 10.1016/j.jbankfin.2014.12.002
This article shows the effects of board diversity, gender, and nationality, on the performance of the bank. This study focused on the board because they play a vital role in steering the performance of the bank. This research was built on two hypotheses; that gender diversity does not affect the performance of the bank and that the board nationality diversity does not affect the performance of the bank. To test this, 159 banks from nine different countries were put under observation between 2004 and 2010. Out of this research, 877 observations were recorded. Throughout this period, the characteristics of the board members were noted from the Spencer & Stuart Board Index databases. On the other hand, data and information used to measure performance were derived from the Compustat database.
The results of this study suggested that the type of diversity may have different effects on the bank’s performance. Specifically, it suggested that nationality diversity in the board had negative effects on the bank's performance, while on the other hand gender diversity proved to have positive effects on the work performed. This research study is very useful to financial institutions especially when it comes to the appointment of board members while ensuring diversity.
Thanh Tu, T., Huu Loi, H., & Hoang Yen, T. (2019). Relationship between Gender Diversity on Boards and Firm’s Performance - Case Study about ASEAN Banking Sector. Doi: 10.5430/ijfr.v6n2p150
This is a study that aims to get the relationship between gender diversity in the board of management and directors, and job performance in the banking industry. The study focused on the ASEAN banking system, which consists of countries with growing development but low rates of gender diversity. The study incorporated a literature review from past researches and afterward a research process that they conducted. The methodology involved a sample of 100 banks from 4 countries, in a period of 4 years. Informatio ...
1Effects of Gender Diversity on Job Perf.docxaulasnilda
1
Effects of Gender Diversity on Job Performance in the Banking Industry
6 December 2019
Statement of the Problem
Gender diversity and inclusion of women in top executive management and boards of directors add value to an organization. For example, gender diversity can add value to problem solving, resulting in better performance of the company (Joshi, 2017). Including more gender diversity in a firm may also increase the effectiveness of the firm because of a better understanding of the needs of stakeholders, better risk management and business practices. It also enhances decision making by adding new ideas and perspectives. The banking sector is one sector that can enjoy and benefit gender diversity.
The banking sector faces many challenges from increased competition, a high rate of technological growth and increased regulations by the government. This has led banks to compete for the best employees. Workforce diversity is achieved through gender diversity, age diversity and ethnicity diversity. Research show that proper management of workforce diversity has a positive outcome in any organization (Rizwan et al. 2016). Studies have shown that organizations with a high level of workforce diversity management are effective in producing corporate cultures that pioneer capabilities and fresh idea for survival.
There has been an increase in workforce gender diversity in firms and organizations. However, few studies have focused on examining the relationship between gender diversity and job performance for over three decades. Also, these studies provide conflicting results on diversity. Empirical research found that gender diversity is either good or bad for an organization (Ali et al. 2009). For example, Svyantek and Bott (2004) did a review on nine diversity studies investigating this relationship and they found inconsistent results. The studies showed positive effect, negative effect, zero effect and nonlinear effects. If business turned to this body of literature for hiring practices insights, they would find conclusive evidence on what to do.
One study indicates that fostering gender diversity improves the outcomes of the firm while others claim the opposite. Another body of study claims that gender diversity and organizational performance are not connected (Joshi, 2017). This leaves private sectors including the banking sector to rely on past evidence, anecdotal assertions and stereotypes. Consequently, this creates a problem.
Despite efforts by the government to foster gender diversity at the workplace through policies and practices, gender diversity has fallen short in the sector. This is partly because of the resistance by the banking industry because of lack of rigorous evidence on how gender diversity shapes their outcomes. The existing literature only examines gender diversity in senior management and corporate rooms, but reaching these positions depends on the resources and opportunities women are afford ...
This study was undertaken to present the functions of gender for promotion and describe the forms of gender discrimination in the workplace. The researchers present knowledge about the Gender discrimination in the workplace and the study is deemed significant for it benefit the following sectors and groups of person; This study is therefore useful socially, economically and academically. Socially it enables employees to co-exist peacefully without discriminating against others due to their ethnic background, gender or race. The researchers used descriptive method, method of research which is a fact-finding study with adequate and accurate interpretation of data. It describes with emphasis what actually exist such as the current condition of the phenomenon. The respondents of the study were the employees and employers of selected business establishments in Cabanatuan city. First, the researchers presented the profile of the respondents as to age; sex; highest educational attainment; length of service and period of promotion granted .Next is the functions of sex in promotion and the forms of discrimination in the workplace. For the summary of findings and conclusions, majority of the respondents are not new in their work, female dominated the study, respondents were promoted after their provisionary period. Female are more supportive and approachable while male are more cooperative in the study. The respondents are continue seeking knowledge to be promoted or to have a higher position. Respondents are not new in service or in their job. Respondents are promoted after their provisionary period. Male easy recognize the scenario and straight forward in decision making. Men prefer a hierarchical leadership structure because it allows for easier role clarity and delegation of authority. Employers and employees are both believe in the patriarchal leadership that male are superior but women communicate properly in the workplace because they are more perfectionist and meticulous .Male are direct to the point in controlling the organization ,they do not use any further words to give their thought unlike women. And it is not usual for male to have corrective actions in every undertakings. Women are more efficient and almost perfectionist in all actions to be done .Women are less competent than men and lacking in leadership potential, because of these perceptions, women encounter greater challenges to or skepticism of their ideas and abilities at work. Men and women are correctly predicting the differential experiences that they would encounter with professional advancement and are making sound decisions. It is also possible that women are overestimating the negative consequences associated with power, that men are underestimating them, or both.
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Research two (2) manufacturing or two (2) service companies that manage inventory and complete this assignment.
Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
1. Determine the types of inventories these companies currently manage and describe their essential inventory characteristics.
2. Analyze how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.
3. Evaluate the role their inventory plays in the company's performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
4. Compare and contrast the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; explain the importance of the layouts to the company's manufacturing or service operations.
5. Determine at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; suggest improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.
6. Suggest ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Provide a rationale to support the suggestion.
7. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
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1. People were asked how many miles they lived from work. The responses were
22, 20, 1, 25, 35, 23, 18, 5, 22, 22, 15, 7, 14, 21, 5, 9 and 13. The national average distance from work is 20 miles. Find the following:
a) Mean
b) Median
c) Mode
d) Standard deviation
e) Z-Score
f) Range
d) What would be the most appropriate measure of central tendency and why? Does this data represent a skewed distribution? Why or Why not?
2. At a pet store, a survey was taken asking how many pets each person had. The results were: 2, 5, 3, 1, 0, 4, 2, 7, 0, 2, 5, 1, 2, 6, 2, 10, 7, 3. The population average is 2. Find the following:
a) Mean
b) Median
c) Mode
d) Standard deviation
e) Z-Score
f) Range
d) What would be the most appropriate measure of central tendency and why? Does this data represent a skewed distribution? Why or Why not?
3. A sample of eight students were randomly selected and asked, "How many times did you check your email yesterday?" The numbers were: 3, 0, 8, 7, 10, 2, 6, 12, 45, 82, 1, 23, 11, 4, 55, 0. The average number of email checks in the population is 16.
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Organizational Culture and production
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Maamari, B., & Saheb, A. (2018). How organizational culture and leadership style affect employees’ performance of genders. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 630–651.
Organization Culture and Production
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The topic of the source is how organizational culture and leadership affect employees’ performance of gender. The authors sought to research on how the leaders’ choice and corporate culture influence employees. The study aimed to investigate if there is statistical evidence of the significant effects of organizational culture on the performance of the various genders and whether the leadership style in such an organization has an impact on the relationships. The study used observational method to conduct quantitative research and observation to identify organizational behavior and regularities. The study uses past literature on organizational culture, leadership, and performance in validating and carrying out the research (Maamari & Saheb, 2018). The authors concluded that the leadership style chosen by the organization and the organization culture has an effect on employee performance and gender implication.
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To conduct the current study, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research approaches were considered. I selected the quantitative method because it helps test hypotheses through a deductive approach. Quantitative method involves measuring constructs through quantitative variables and statistical tools to test hypotheses to address research questions (O'Dwyer & Bernauer, 2016). In contrast, qualitative research is characterized by an inductive approach, where perceptions and subjective experiences of individuals are used to develop themes of a research phenomenon (Östlund et al., 2011). The mixed approach, which involves aspects from both the quantitative and the qualitative approaches, is useful in studies specifically suited for that purpose, as such a combination involves limitations inherent in both approaches (Bryman, 2006). I will not use the qualitative method as the purpose of this study does not require an inductive approach, nor will I use mixed methods approach as the additional requirements for qualitative elements are not necessary in this study.
For research design, I considered descriptive design and correlational design. I selected the correlational design because the purpose of this study involves examining the relationship between variables. Correlational research design entails the measurement of two or more relevant variables, as well as assessing the relationship between variables (Crawford, 2014). In contrast, descriptive research design is used to gather quantifiable data and describe the nature of a demographic segment (Mertens, 2014). I will not use descriptive research design as the purpose in this study is not to describe the nature of employees at the selected business organization but to examine the relationship between transformational leadership components, namely idealized influence, inspirational motivation, and individualized consideration and employee retention.
References
Anitha, J., & Begum, F. N. (2016). Role of organisational culture and employee commitment in employee retention. ASBM Journal of Management, 9(1), 17-28. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Role-of-Organisational-Culture-and-Employee-in-Anitha-Begum/78f5caf30944c582f3c1fe4f8ae82f77d6a9cafd
Avolio, B., & Bass, B. (2002). Developing potential across a full range of leadership cases on transactional and transformational leadership. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Avolio, B., Waldman, D., & Yammarino, F. (1991). Leading in the 1990s: The four I’s of transformational leadership. Journal of European Industrial Training, 15(4), 9-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599110143366
Boamah, S. A., Laschinger, H. K. S., Wong, C., & Clarke, S. (2018). Effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and patient safety outcomes. Nursing Outlook, 66(2), 180-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.004
Bryman, A. (2006). Integrating quantitative and qualitative research: How is it done? Quali ...
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Week 11 Initial Discussion Post
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NURS 6052 – Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice
Week 11 Initial Post
Creating a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in its most simplistic form is using the evidence, whether from clinical experiences or patient preferences, to make decisions that affect patient care positively (Polit & Beck, 2017). Evidence-based practice is essential for determining changes in practice that are needed to protect and provide safe care for patients. Nurses are the front-line of the healthcare system and are able to recognize and change policies and procedures. Therefore, nurses are responsible for sharing with their peers and co-workers the information obtained from their evidence-based research.
In order to make evidence-based changes, a dissemination plan needs to be in place. In our facility, our evidence-based practice nurse committee is responsible for teaching the staff on changes in practice. Once they have decided on the changes they present the information to the Emergency Department leadership. From there the changes are reported to the nursing staff through department meetings, bulletin boards, and online learning modules. This is based on the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation which seeks to take research findings and use them to impact patient outcomes by using evidence-based care (Polit & Beck, 2017).
“Often in the dissemination phase, there are considerable barriers that exist. These barriers consist of prejudice toward findings, lack of approval from leadership, nurses attitudes, and the resources needed to make changes. Moore & Tierney (2019) found,
“an overarching theme of disconnection between research and evidence and the participants’ perceptions of contemporary nursing practice was underpinned by three themes:
1) We should be using it… but we’re not.
2) Employees suggested that research involvement was something left after graduation and no longer part of their day-to-day roles.
3) Research is other people’s business (p. 90).
In another report, it was suggested that evidence-based practice is challenging for nurses because of the pressures of a patient satisfaction culture and time constraints when caring for patients (Henderson & Fletcher, 2015). These barriers can only be overcome if nursing leadership has the courage to address them and help nurses see the positive benefits of evidence-based practice.
A culture of change is vital to making a significant improvement in the lives of patients. At this time nursing researchers are limited by a non-existent research culture leaving them nurses with the responsibility to develop that culture (Berthelsen & Holge-Hazelton, 2018). Creating an awareness of the research that is taking place by their peers removes the barriers of feeling not competent to participate. As nursing leadership, our role is to build a culture that creates curiosity and critical reflection ab.
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Lilisbet Alonso
Florida National University
Nursing Research
Prof: Claudia Davis PhD, RN-BC
May 12, 2020
RESEARCH TOPIC
Family nurse practitioners are much more interested in improving the general quality of nursing care and services delivery to the patients. I believe that family nursing practitioner profession is very vital in improving the quality of care by serving a very unique function in the medical care system. This is through the development of lasting relationships with patients and viewing the success of patients within the greater family and community framework.
My research topic of interest is Obesity and Weight Management Programs. The reason why I choose doing this research is due to the day by day increasing mortality rates and considerable morbidity that are linked with obesity due to the impact that it has on other conditions such as type 2 diabetes, reproductive diseases, cancer as well as gastrointestinal diseases. (Tappen, 2016). Obese individuals face a incessant, enduring struggle. This makes obesity to be one of the most prevalent diet-related health problems globally and more so in the United States. It places a significant burden on healthcare systems. There is, therefore, the importance of research to better understand the problem and how it can be maintained.
According to Lean, et al., (2018) there was a projection by the government that by the turn of 21st century, less than of 20% of adults aged 20 years and above and no more than 15% of adolescents aged 12 and above should not be overweight. This goal has not been achieved; rather, the United States is moving father rather than closer to the goal. The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to rise and not falling.
References
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Lean, M. E., Astrup, A., & Roberts, S. B. (2018). Making progress on the global crisis of obesity and weight management. bmj, 361, k2538.
Tappen, R. M. (2016). Advanced nursing research: From theory to practice. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Retrieved from: https://books.google.co.ke/books?hl=en&lr=&id=DnyUCgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR1&dq=Tappen,+R.M.+(2015).+Nursing+Research.+Advanced+Nursing+Research:+From+Theory+to+Practice.+(2nd+ed.).+Jones+%26+Bartlett+Learning.&ots=NMrFQlcuEw&sig=BcD9_wBWYoJnfY9u6duh8Qvt5TE&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
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Introduction 3
Patterns of Gender Diversity 6
Senior Management 7
Importance of Diverse Board 8
Theoretical Background 8
Agency Theory.
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Naming, walking and magic
By Carlos Gonzalez
The words you speak become the house you live in.—Hafiz (Ladinsky, 1999, p. 281)
Brazilian lyricist and novelist, Paulo Coelho, says that magic is a kind of bridge between the visible and invisible (2014). My work as a teacher and my students’ experiences in the learning spaces I help create sometimes reflect Coelho’s definition. In class, I often make the argument that language is the ultimate form of magic. Without it we don't really understand the world about us. It is that bridge between what is known and what wants to be known or is currently invisible.
In our sessions, because most of my students are familiar with and culturally rooted in the Bible, I mention a passage where God tells Adam to name the animals in the Garden of Eden. For me, this story works as a powerful reminder that the impulse to name is an integral part of what it means to be human. The naming of the animals implies that the way we relate to the world has something to do wi.
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Critical Response Rubric- Please view the videos provided on Asha Degree. The first, Trace Evidence, is a descriptive trace of the evidence in the case. The second video is the FBI clip hat includes Asha's parents. The Third clip is an experimental walk of the route Asha is claimed to have took that night. SAY HER NAME EXAMPLE- Simply provide a name an incident where violence was inflicted on a Black Female Body (since we've acknowledged Breonna Taylor, please research and find someone else that the class can be made aware of.
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Critical Reflective Analysis
In developing your genogram and learning plan you were required to collect significant personal data that has influenced your lifestyle and consequently your personal health and wellness. Looking at this information and your personal learning plan a meaningful event must have come to mind. This event would have been an incident that probably impacted your lifestyle in a negative fashion; as an example a divorce, an accident or a sudden death of a family member from familial links. How did this affect your overall health using the six dimensions of wellness? How does the research support the findings? What does this mean for you? With the knowledge you have gained how has this changed your perspective? Why? What changes will you make?Using the LEARN
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Double spaced
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Look Back
Present a meaningful event
Outline event concisely
Elaborate
Summarize event in detail (what happened, who was involved, where the event occurred, your involvement)
Describe personal feelings and perceptions of self and others
Analyze
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one key
issue to analyze
Use literature as a guide with at least 3 evidence based journal articles
Compare and contrast the event with knowledge acquired in reading
Discuss the new perspective (view) you have acquired through the literature
Revise
Refer back to your acquired knowledge and analysis
Explain how you would preserve or change your perspective
Discuss rationale for considering the change in your life
Suggest alternative strategies you are presently using as a result of this analysis
New Perspective
Identify recommendations for future revision of your lifestyle
Guidelines to assist reflective writing:
Occasion for reflection: (an experience – seen, read, heard)
Presents experience through use of concrete, sensory language, quotations and narrative accounts
Shows depth of thought
Indicates creativity
Reflection ( exploration and analyzes)
Reveals feelings and thoughts through presentation of the experience
Conveys evidence of a personal response to the experience
Enables reader to understand the abstract ideas underlying the reflection through use of specific detail
Demonstrates good meta-cognition
Writing Strategies
Uses convincing language and scenarios to detail reflection
Uses comparison and imagery
Enhances reflection through contrasting and explaining possibilities
Makes inferences
Develops new ways of reflecting upon nursing and nursing practice
Coherence and style:
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I am a White privileged, American, who is loved, and who is attending the college of her dreams. I live with three younger siblings who do not fit that description. We live in the same house; they are American, loved, attending an amazing high school, privileged, but what is missing? The answer is the color of their skin; I am White and they are Black. My three youngest siblings are adopted from various parts of the United States as well as Africa, and their lives are worlds apart from mine; yet, we live feet apart. I am never afraid to walk home from school or get arrested by the cops, and yet I will be walking home with my 6’0, line man sized, African American little brother and people will cross to the other side of the street. Whole families have crossed in the middle of the road to avoid passing next to us. I know for a fact most of my friends do not worry about their little brother coming home safe because he has the build of the boys you hear about on television being beaten to death—because he has the skin color of the boys on television.
The New York Times best seller, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander works to give an explanation for the phenomenon that has been splashed across the news left and right. This movement is known as the “Black Lives Matter” movement that has the purpose of fighting back against the racism in our society: the human rights and dignity many people of color feel they are denied. There is a problem in our society that needs to be addressed because lives are on the line; and, I feel that the Black Lives Matter movement is not effectively or gracefully working to solve this problem as God intended. My purpose for this paper is to argue that our society is not seeing the new racism that is running rampant; that God did not intend for any sort of racism; and, finally conclude with our society should be called into action, especially the believers. For this paper, it will be broken up into three different sections: Michelle Alexander’s book, the corresponding Bible passages, and concluded with the application section.
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“The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” is a book by Michelle Alexander, whose main argument is “that mass incarceration is, metaphorically, the New Jim Crow.” Some background to explain this statement is Jim Crow laws were a set of laws that barred African Americans from ha.
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Critical reflection on the reading from
Who Speaks for Justice,
Part 5: Culture pages 161-219.
Cultural and social foundations provide no clear answers or guidance in why things are the way they are and requires students to become mindful of beliefs and patterns of behavior. Some things to think about Why instead of the What and When. What culture do you practice? Where did it come from? Are you paying attention to how culture impacts your behavior, actions and thinking? How does your culture impact others around you? Cultural and social foundations provide no clear answers or guidance in why things are the way they are and requires students to become mindful of beliefs and patterns of behavior.
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Critical Reflection Exercise
Students are expected to have completed the assigned readings each week and be prepared to comment critically.
Rather than providing mere summaries of course readings, students will be asked to analyze and synthesize information from the assigned readings while reflecting on their own lived experiences using personal examples, situations they observe in organizations and within their communities, and current events.
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Critical Reading Strategies
The University of Minnesota published a guideline on critical reading, called Critical Reading Strategies.
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These guidelines suggest reading in an active and engaged way in order to analyze, evaluate, and understand texts. They recommend:
1. Identifying what you're reading for. Answer the following questions:
1. Why am I reading this text? Is it for general content? To complete a written assignment? To research information?
2. Allowing yourself enough time to read. I recommend giving yourself about one hour for every 25 pages of reading.
1. Note: Get comfortable with the feeling of struggling to read. Many of the texts we encounter this semester are very old. These readings may be obscure, difficult to understand, while reflecting cultural values that may be alien to you. I recommend paying attention to these feelings of discomfort as you read, and then using them to investigate the text further.
1. Example: You notice there is a lot of repetition in the Epic of Gilgamesh so you decide to look into it. You find out that the translation history of Epic of Gilgamesh involves a great deal of transcription from fragmented cuneiform tablets into our written text system.
3. Previewing the text. Does the text have any headings or sub-headings? If so, what are they? Does it include an introduction? If so, what does the introduction have to say? What does the text look like on the page? Literally--does it take up a lot of space? Bigger/smaller margins? Use block writing or stanzas?
4. Engaging. I cannot stress it enough: get in the habit of reading with a pen or pencil in hand. Write in the margins. Circle things you find important. Develop a notation system that reflects your thoughts or feelings as you read.
1. You may draw an angry face next to the section where Gilgamesh insults the goddess Ishtar. You might underline the stanza in which Gilgamesh and Enkidu confront the monster, Humbaba.
2. What the texts says vs what it does. Take time to summarize the text says. What is the main idea? How is the main idea supported? Now ask yourself: how does it do that? Does it use imagery? Metaphor? Repetition? Simple or complicated language?
What is World Literature?
David Damrosch is known for his extensive work in world literature and comparative literature. He is also the director of Harvard's The Institute for World Literature (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. In "Introduction: Goethe Coins a Phrase," Damrosch provides a brief history of world literature as a literary field, and also defines world literature in terms of translation and circulation. See below for the PDF.
Damrosch, David (Introduction--Goethe Coins a Phrase).pdf
· The concept of "world literature" as a literary field comes into the Western World through Goethe's term, weltliteratur. It's important to note that Goethe was not the first to use weltlite.
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Critical Qualitative Research Design
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Related to understanding your goals as a researcher is the development of the rationale of the study. A rationale is the reason or argument for why a study matters and why the approach is appropriate to the study. Rationales can range from improving your practice and the practice of colleagues (as in practitioner research), contributing to formal theory (e.g., where there may be a gap in or lack of research in an area), understanding existing research in a new context or with a new population, and/or contributing to the methodological literature and approach to an existing corpus of research in a specific area or field. Thinking about and answering the questions in Table 3.1 can aid in this process. Considering these kinds of questions is central to developing empirical studies, and it is important to understand that these rationales and goals will also lead you to conduct different types of research, guiding your many choices—from the theories used to frame the study to the selection of various methods to the actual research questions as well as designs chosen and implemented.
There are many strategies for engaging in a structured inquiry process and through it an exploration of research goals and the overall rationale of a study. These strategies can include the writing of various kinds of memos, structured dialogic engagement processes, and reflective journaling. Across these strategies, creating the conditions and structures for regular dialogic engagement with a range of interlocutors is an absolutely vital and necessary part of refining your understanding of the goals and rationales for the research. We describe each of these strategies in the subsequent sections.
Memos on Study Goals and Rationale
Memos are important tools in qualitative research and tend to be written about a variety of different topics throughout the phases of a qualitative study. Memos are a way to capture and process, over time, your ongoing ideas and discoveries, challenges associated with fieldwork and design, and analytic sense-making. Depending on your research questions, memos can also become data sources for a study. There is no “wrong” way of writing memos, as their goal is to foster meaning making and serve as a chronicle of emerging learning and thinking. Memos tend to be informal and can be written in a variety of styles, including prose, bullet points, and/or outline form; they can include poetry, drawings, or other supporting imagery. The goals of memos are to help generate and clarify your thinking as well as to capture the development of your thinking, as a kind of phenomenological note taking that captures the meaning making of the researcher in real time and then provides data to refer back and consider the refinement of your thinking over time (Maxwell, 2013; Nakkula & Ravitch, 1998). While we find writing memos to be a useful and generative exercise, both when we write and share them in our indep.
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Critical Infrastructures
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified what is determined to be critical infrastructure assets that are designated as potentially being of terrorist interest. Although the final responsibility and mission for protecting those assets and sectors of each remains with the DHS, the initial accountability rests with local ownership and authorities.
The DHS has formulated a National Infrastructure Protection Plan to explain and describe the national responsibility. A very significant majority of the infrastructure elements are under private or corporate ownership and maintenance and must share the bulk of responsibility for protection and security under their own mission plans for security.
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Address the following in 3–4 pages:
What is the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)?
When was it created?
Who created it?
Why was it created? Explain.
How important is the private sector with regard to critical infrastructure protection? Why?
What types of strategies can be used for critical infrastructure protection (CIP)?
What strengths currently exist in the United States with regard to CIP? Explain.
What weaknesses still need to be addressed? Why?
How can federal agencies effectively cooperate with private sector organizations? Explain.
What types of information should be disseminated to private sector organizations that are responsible for key assets? Explain.
What types of information, if any, should be withheld from the private sector? Why?
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Critical Infrastructure Protection
Discussion Questions: How has the federal government responded to possible terrorist attacks (mitigation) where civil liberties have not been endangered? Considering that so much of the nation’s critical infrastructure is privately owned, how has the government-regulated possible civil liberties issues related to private sector employers/employees? Can a balanced policy be implemented regarding critical infrastructure without eroding privacy, freedom of information or other civil liberties?
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c) Mode
d) Standard deviation
e) Z-Score
f) Range
d) What would be the most appropriate measure of central tendency and why? Does this data represent a skewed distribution? Why or Why not?
2. At a pet store, a survey was taken asking how many pets each person had. The results were: 2, 5, 3, 1, 0, 4, 2, 7, 0, 2, 5, 1, 2, 6, 2, 10, 7, 3. The population average is 2. Find the following:
a) Mean
b) Median
c) Mode
d) Standard deviation
e) Z-Score
f) Range
d) What would be the most appropriate measure of central tendency and why? Does this data represent a skewed distribution? Why or Why not?
3. A sample of eight students were randomly selected and asked, "How many times did you check your email yesterday?" The numbers were: 3, 0, 8, 7, 10, 2, 6, 12, 45, 82, 1, 23, 11, 4, 55, 0. The average number of email checks in the population is 16.
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Organizational Culture and production
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Maamari, B., & Saheb, A. (2018). How organizational culture and leadership style affect employees’ performance of genders. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 630–651.
Organization Culture and Production
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The topic of the source is how organizational culture and leadership affect employees’ performance of gender. The authors sought to research on how the leaders’ choice and corporate culture influence employees. The study aimed to investigate if there is statistical evidence of the significant effects of organizational culture on the performance of the various genders and whether the leadership style in such an organization has an impact on the relationships. The study used observational method to conduct quantitative research and observation to identify organizational behavior and regularities. The study uses past literature on organizational culture, leadership, and performance in validating and carrying out the research (Maamari & Saheb, 2018). The authors concluded that the leadership style chosen by the organization and the organization culture has an effect on employee performance and gender implication.
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To conduct the current study, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research approaches were considered. I selected the quantitative method because it helps test hypotheses through a deductive approach. Quantitative method involves measuring constructs through quantitative variables and statistical tools to test hypotheses to address research questions (O'Dwyer & Bernauer, 2016). In contrast, qualitative research is characterized by an inductive approach, where perceptions and subjective experiences of individuals are used to develop themes of a research phenomenon (Östlund et al., 2011). The mixed approach, which involves aspects from both the quantitative and the qualitative approaches, is useful in studies specifically suited for that purpose, as such a combination involves limitations inherent in both approaches (Bryman, 2006). I will not use the qualitative method as the purpose of this study does not require an inductive approach, nor will I use mixed methods approach as the additional requirements for qualitative elements are not necessary in this study.
For research design, I considered descriptive design and correlational design. I selected the correlational design because the purpose of this study involves examining the relationship between variables. Correlational research design entails the measurement of two or more relevant variables, as well as assessing the relationship between variables (Crawford, 2014). In contrast, descriptive research design is used to gather quantifiable data and describe the nature of a demographic segment (Mertens, 2014). I will not use descriptive research design as the purpose in this study is not to describe the nature of employees at the selected business organization but to examine the relationship between transformational leadership components, namely idealized influence, inspirational motivation, and individualized consideration and employee retention.
References
Anitha, J., & Begum, F. N. (2016). Role of organisational culture and employee commitment in employee retention. ASBM Journal of Management, 9(1), 17-28. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Role-of-Organisational-Culture-and-Employee-in-Anitha-Begum/78f5caf30944c582f3c1fe4f8ae82f77d6a9cafd
Avolio, B., & Bass, B. (2002). Developing potential across a full range of leadership cases on transactional and transformational leadership. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Avolio, B., Waldman, D., & Yammarino, F. (1991). Leading in the 1990s: The four I’s of transformational leadership. Journal of European Industrial Training, 15(4), 9-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599110143366
Boamah, S. A., Laschinger, H. K. S., Wong, C., & Clarke, S. (2018). Effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and patient safety outcomes. Nursing Outlook, 66(2), 180-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.004
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NURS 6052 – Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice
Week 11 Initial Post
Creating a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in its most simplistic form is using the evidence, whether from clinical experiences or patient preferences, to make decisions that affect patient care positively (Polit & Beck, 2017). Evidence-based practice is essential for determining changes in practice that are needed to protect and provide safe care for patients. Nurses are the front-line of the healthcare system and are able to recognize and change policies and procedures. Therefore, nurses are responsible for sharing with their peers and co-workers the information obtained from their evidence-based research.
In order to make evidence-based changes, a dissemination plan needs to be in place. In our facility, our evidence-based practice nurse committee is responsible for teaching the staff on changes in practice. Once they have decided on the changes they present the information to the Emergency Department leadership. From there the changes are reported to the nursing staff through department meetings, bulletin boards, and online learning modules. This is based on the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation which seeks to take research findings and use them to impact patient outcomes by using evidence-based care (Polit & Beck, 2017).
“Often in the dissemination phase, there are considerable barriers that exist. These barriers consist of prejudice toward findings, lack of approval from leadership, nurses attitudes, and the resources needed to make changes. Moore & Tierney (2019) found,
“an overarching theme of disconnection between research and evidence and the participants’ perceptions of contemporary nursing practice was underpinned by three themes:
1) We should be using it… but we’re not.
2) Employees suggested that research involvement was something left after graduation and no longer part of their day-to-day roles.
3) Research is other people’s business (p. 90).
In another report, it was suggested that evidence-based practice is challenging for nurses because of the pressures of a patient satisfaction culture and time constraints when caring for patients (Henderson & Fletcher, 2015). These barriers can only be overcome if nursing leadership has the courage to address them and help nurses see the positive benefits of evidence-based practice.
A culture of change is vital to making a significant improvement in the lives of patients. At this time nursing researchers are limited by a non-existent research culture leaving them nurses with the responsibility to develop that culture (Berthelsen & Holge-Hazelton, 2018). Creating an awareness of the research that is taking place by their peers removes the barriers of feeling not competent to participate. As nursing leadership, our role is to build a culture that creates curiosity and critical reflection ab.
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RESEARCH TOPIC 3
Lilisbet Alonso
Florida National University
Nursing Research
Prof: Claudia Davis PhD, RN-BC
May 12, 2020
RESEARCH TOPIC
Family nurse practitioners are much more interested in improving the general quality of nursing care and services delivery to the patients. I believe that family nursing practitioner profession is very vital in improving the quality of care by serving a very unique function in the medical care system. This is through the development of lasting relationships with patients and viewing the success of patients within the greater family and community framework.
My research topic of interest is Obesity and Weight Management Programs. The reason why I choose doing this research is due to the day by day increasing mortality rates and considerable morbidity that are linked with obesity due to the impact that it has on other conditions such as type 2 diabetes, reproductive diseases, cancer as well as gastrointestinal diseases. (Tappen, 2016). Obese individuals face a incessant, enduring struggle. This makes obesity to be one of the most prevalent diet-related health problems globally and more so in the United States. It places a significant burden on healthcare systems. There is, therefore, the importance of research to better understand the problem and how it can be maintained.
According to Lean, et al., (2018) there was a projection by the government that by the turn of 21st century, less than of 20% of adults aged 20 years and above and no more than 15% of adolescents aged 12 and above should not be overweight. This goal has not been achieved; rather, the United States is moving father rather than closer to the goal. The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to rise and not falling.
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Lean, M. E., Astrup, A., & Roberts, S. B. (2018). Making progress on the global crisis of obesity and weight management. bmj, 361, k2538.
Tappen, R. M. (2016). Advanced nursing research: From theory to practice. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Retrieved from: https://books.google.co.ke/books?hl=en&lr=&id=DnyUCgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR1&dq=Tappen,+R.M.+(2015).+Nursing+Research.+Advanced+Nursing+Research:+From+Theory+to+Practice.+(2nd+ed.).+Jones+%26+Bartlett+Learning.&ots=NMrFQlcuEw&sig=BcD9_wBWYoJnfY9u6duh8Qvt5TE&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
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Naming, walking and magic
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The words you speak become the house you live in.—Hafiz (Ladinsky, 1999, p. 281)
Brazilian lyricist and novelist, Paulo Coelho, says that magic is a kind of bridge between the visible and invisible (2014). My work as a teacher and my students’ experiences in the learning spaces I help create sometimes reflect Coelho’s definition. In class, I often make the argument that language is the ultimate form of magic. Without it we don't really understand the world about us. It is that bridge between what is known and what wants to be known or is currently invisible.
In our sessions, because most of my students are familiar with and culturally rooted in the Bible, I mention a passage where God tells Adam to name the animals in the Garden of Eden. For me, this story works as a powerful reminder that the impulse to name is an integral part of what it means to be human. The naming of the animals implies that the way we relate to the world has something to do wi.
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In developing your genogram and learning plan you were required to collect significant personal data that has influenced your lifestyle and consequently your personal health and wellness. Looking at this information and your personal learning plan a meaningful event must have come to mind. This event would have been an incident that probably impacted your lifestyle in a negative fashion; as an example a divorce, an accident or a sudden death of a family member from familial links. How did this affect your overall health using the six dimensions of wellness? How does the research support the findings? What does this mean for you? With the knowledge you have gained how has this changed your perspective? Why? What changes will you make?Using the LEARN
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Present a meaningful event
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Describe personal feelings and perceptions of self and others
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Use literature as a guide with at least 3 evidence based journal articles
Compare and contrast the event with knowledge acquired in reading
Discuss the new perspective (view) you have acquired through the literature
Revise
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Explain how you would preserve or change your perspective
Discuss rationale for considering the change in your life
Suggest alternative strategies you are presently using as a result of this analysis
New Perspective
Identify recommendations for future revision of your lifestyle
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I am a White privileged, American, who is loved, and who is attending the college of her dreams. I live with three younger siblings who do not fit that description. We live in the same house; they are American, loved, attending an amazing high school, privileged, but what is missing? The answer is the color of their skin; I am White and they are Black. My three youngest siblings are adopted from various parts of the United States as well as Africa, and their lives are worlds apart from mine; yet, we live feet apart. I am never afraid to walk home from school or get arrested by the cops, and yet I will be walking home with my 6’0, line man sized, African American little brother and people will cross to the other side of the street. Whole families have crossed in the middle of the road to avoid passing next to us. I know for a fact most of my friends do not worry about their little brother coming home safe because he has the build of the boys you hear about on television being beaten to death—because he has the skin color of the boys on television.
The New York Times best seller, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander works to give an explanation for the phenomenon that has been splashed across the news left and right. This movement is known as the “Black Lives Matter” movement that has the purpose of fighting back against the racism in our society: the human rights and dignity many people of color feel they are denied. There is a problem in our society that needs to be addressed because lives are on the line; and, I feel that the Black Lives Matter movement is not effectively or gracefully working to solve this problem as God intended. My purpose for this paper is to argue that our society is not seeing the new racism that is running rampant; that God did not intend for any sort of racism; and, finally conclude with our society should be called into action, especially the believers. For this paper, it will be broken up into three different sections: Michelle Alexander’s book, the corresponding Bible passages, and concluded with the application section.
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“The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” is a book by Michelle Alexander, whose main argument is “that mass incarceration is, metaphorically, the New Jim Crow.” Some background to explain this statement is Jim Crow laws were a set of laws that barred African Americans from ha.
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Cultural and social foundations provide no clear answers or guidance in why things are the way they are and requires students to become mindful of beliefs and patterns of behavior. Some things to think about Why instead of the What and When. What culture do you practice? Where did it come from? Are you paying attention to how culture impacts your behavior, actions and thinking? How does your culture impact others around you? Cultural and social foundations provide no clear answers or guidance in why things are the way they are and requires students to become mindful of beliefs and patterns of behavior.
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Critical Reflection Exercise
Students are expected to have completed the assigned readings each week and be prepared to comment critically.
Rather than providing mere summaries of course readings, students will be asked to analyze and synthesize information from the assigned readings while reflecting on their own lived experiences using personal examples, situations they observe in organizations and within their communities, and current events.
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The University of Minnesota published a guideline on critical reading, called Critical Reading Strategies.
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These guidelines suggest reading in an active and engaged way in order to analyze, evaluate, and understand texts. They recommend:
1. Identifying what you're reading for. Answer the following questions:
1. Why am I reading this text? Is it for general content? To complete a written assignment? To research information?
2. Allowing yourself enough time to read. I recommend giving yourself about one hour for every 25 pages of reading.
1. Note: Get comfortable with the feeling of struggling to read. Many of the texts we encounter this semester are very old. These readings may be obscure, difficult to understand, while reflecting cultural values that may be alien to you. I recommend paying attention to these feelings of discomfort as you read, and then using them to investigate the text further.
1. Example: You notice there is a lot of repetition in the Epic of Gilgamesh so you decide to look into it. You find out that the translation history of Epic of Gilgamesh involves a great deal of transcription from fragmented cuneiform tablets into our written text system.
3. Previewing the text. Does the text have any headings or sub-headings? If so, what are they? Does it include an introduction? If so, what does the introduction have to say? What does the text look like on the page? Literally--does it take up a lot of space? Bigger/smaller margins? Use block writing or stanzas?
4. Engaging. I cannot stress it enough: get in the habit of reading with a pen or pencil in hand. Write in the margins. Circle things you find important. Develop a notation system that reflects your thoughts or feelings as you read.
1. You may draw an angry face next to the section where Gilgamesh insults the goddess Ishtar. You might underline the stanza in which Gilgamesh and Enkidu confront the monster, Humbaba.
2. What the texts says vs what it does. Take time to summarize the text says. What is the main idea? How is the main idea supported? Now ask yourself: how does it do that? Does it use imagery? Metaphor? Repetition? Simple or complicated language?
What is World Literature?
David Damrosch is known for his extensive work in world literature and comparative literature. He is also the director of Harvard's The Institute for World Literature (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. In "Introduction: Goethe Coins a Phrase," Damrosch provides a brief history of world literature as a literary field, and also defines world literature in terms of translation and circulation. See below for the PDF.
Damrosch, David (Introduction--Goethe Coins a Phrase).pdf
· The concept of "world literature" as a literary field comes into the Western World through Goethe's term, weltliteratur. It's important to note that Goethe was not the first to use weltlite.
Critical Qualitative Research Designpages 70–76Related to un.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Qualitative Research Design
pages 70–76
Related to understanding your goals as a researcher is the development of the rationale of the study. A rationale is the reason or argument for why a study matters and why the approach is appropriate to the study. Rationales can range from improving your practice and the practice of colleagues (as in practitioner research), contributing to formal theory (e.g., where there may be a gap in or lack of research in an area), understanding existing research in a new context or with a new population, and/or contributing to the methodological literature and approach to an existing corpus of research in a specific area or field. Thinking about and answering the questions in Table 3.1 can aid in this process. Considering these kinds of questions is central to developing empirical studies, and it is important to understand that these rationales and goals will also lead you to conduct different types of research, guiding your many choices—from the theories used to frame the study to the selection of various methods to the actual research questions as well as designs chosen and implemented.
There are many strategies for engaging in a structured inquiry process and through it an exploration of research goals and the overall rationale of a study. These strategies can include the writing of various kinds of memos, structured dialogic engagement processes, and reflective journaling. Across these strategies, creating the conditions and structures for regular dialogic engagement with a range of interlocutors is an absolutely vital and necessary part of refining your understanding of the goals and rationales for the research. We describe each of these strategies in the subsequent sections.
Memos on Study Goals and Rationale
Memos are important tools in qualitative research and tend to be written about a variety of different topics throughout the phases of a qualitative study. Memos are a way to capture and process, over time, your ongoing ideas and discoveries, challenges associated with fieldwork and design, and analytic sense-making. Depending on your research questions, memos can also become data sources for a study. There is no “wrong” way of writing memos, as their goal is to foster meaning making and serve as a chronicle of emerging learning and thinking. Memos tend to be informal and can be written in a variety of styles, including prose, bullet points, and/or outline form; they can include poetry, drawings, or other supporting imagery. The goals of memos are to help generate and clarify your thinking as well as to capture the development of your thinking, as a kind of phenomenological note taking that captures the meaning making of the researcher in real time and then provides data to refer back and consider the refinement of your thinking over time (Maxwell, 2013; Nakkula & Ravitch, 1998). While we find writing memos to be a useful and generative exercise, both when we write and share them in our indep.
Critical InfrastructuresThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security h.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Infrastructures
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified what is determined to be critical infrastructure assets that are designated as potentially being of terrorist interest. Although the final responsibility and mission for protecting those assets and sectors of each remains with the DHS, the initial accountability rests with local ownership and authorities.
The DHS has formulated a National Infrastructure Protection Plan to explain and describe the national responsibility. A very significant majority of the infrastructure elements are under private or corporate ownership and maintenance and must share the bulk of responsibility for protection and security under their own mission plans for security.
Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in 3–4 pages:
What is the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)?
When was it created?
Who created it?
Why was it created? Explain.
How important is the private sector with regard to critical infrastructure protection? Why?
What types of strategies can be used for critical infrastructure protection (CIP)?
What strengths currently exist in the United States with regard to CIP? Explain.
What weaknesses still need to be addressed? Why?
How can federal agencies effectively cooperate with private sector organizations? Explain.
What types of information should be disseminated to private sector organizations that are responsible for key assets? Explain.
What types of information, if any, should be withheld from the private sector? Why?
ASSIGNMENT DUE TONIGHT 10/20/13 BY 12 CLOCK
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Critical Infrastructure Protection
Discussion Questions: How has the federal government responded to possible terrorist attacks (mitigation) where civil liberties have not been endangered? Considering that so much of the nation’s critical infrastructure is privately owned, how has the government-regulated possible civil liberties issues related to private sector employers/employees? Can a balanced policy be implemented regarding critical infrastructure without eroding privacy, freedom of information or other civil liberties?
Minimum of 350 words
APA Style with quotation and references
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Critical InfrastructuresIn terms of critical infrastructure and ke.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Infrastructures
In terms of critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR), an
asset
is a person, structure, facility, information, material, or a process that has value. For example, in the transportation sector, a bridge would be an asset.
A
network
is a group of related components that interact with each other or share information to perform a function. For example, a light rail system that crosses multiple jurisdictions in a large metropolitan area would be considered a network.
A
system
is any combination of facilities, personnel, equipment, procedures, and communications integrated for a specific purpose. For example, the U.S. interstate highways comprise a system within the transportation sector.
A
sector
consists of a logical collection of interconnected assets, systems, or networks that provide a common function to society, the economy, or the government. For example, the transportation sector consists of vast, open, accessible, interconnected systems, which include the aviation, maritime, pipeline, highway, freight rail, and mass-transit systems.
Address the following in 3–4 pages:
For each of the 18 CIKR sectors, identify 1
–
2 local examples of critical infrastructure.
Briefly describe the examples, and explain how they are operated and utilized.
Provide any information that you feel is unique to each sector.
In your local community, research the infrastructure, and identify one particular element that may be of particular interest to a terrorist or vulnerable to natural or manmade disaster.
Are there any protective measures in place to ensure its safety?
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Critical Infrastructure Case StudyPower plants are an important .docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Infrastructure Case Study
Power plants are an important part of critical infrastructures and local, state, and national economies. Therefore, power plants need deep and multilayered access controls due to concerns over physical security. There are a number of sensitive areas that must be secured, and various employees need different levels of access to these locations. At a plant in the upper Midwest, this access is handled with identity badges that include images of the user and an RFID with their access rights. The RFID handles access through multiple levels. There is a security checkpoint at the entrance to the parking lot, and at the entrance. Both points require a badge to enter. From there the badge allows personnel to enter the facilities they are authorized to enter. It also acts as "something you have" for multipoint authentication onto secure systems. These are all standard functions for an RFID badge system. The badges also have an automatic deactivation feature, which is useful for certain personnel. Maintenance personnel, for example, do not have enhanced access and do not require access to secured areas of the site. However, the maintenance team may need access to any area of the facility regardless of its sensitivity, in the case of a breakdown or special project. To allow for this, the badges can be granted access rights that decay over time. This allows for temporary access to secure areas that is then automatically revoked over a number of hours or days. This lowers administrative time, and reduces the risk of human error in rights assignment.
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Critical Infrastructure and a CyberattackPresidential Decisi.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Infrastructure and a Cyberattack
Presidential Decision Directive 21 (PDD-21) identifies 16 critical infrastructures. PDD-21 lays out the national policy to maintain secure, functioning and resilient critical infrastructure. Select a critical infrastructure sector from the list below and discuss the impact that a cyberattack could have on that system or service:
Communication Sector (voice communications, digital communications, or navigation)
Energy Sector (electric power grid)
Water and Wastewater Systems Sector (water supply or sewage)
Healthcare and Public Health Sector (hospitals)
Transportation Systems Sector (rail or air)
Financial Services Sector (banking )
It is the third and fourth order effects from the cyberattack on the chosen critical infrastructure that shows the far reaching and devastating effect of a cyberattack. To demonstrate the interconnectedness of critical infrastructure, explain the cascading effects on other critical infrastructure. Then, discuss the measures DHS has taken to ensure resiliency of the selected infrastructure and the measures that need to be implemented in the future.
The Critical Infrastructure and a Cyberattack assignment
Must be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)
.
Must include a
cover page (Links to an external site.)
with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. The thesis must be in both the introduction and the conclusion.
Must use at least three scholarly sources or official government sources in addition to the course text.
Must
document all sources in APA style (Links to an external site.)
as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate
references page that is formatted according to APA style (Links to an external site.)
as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the
Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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Critical Incident Protection (CIP)Plans need to have your name o.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Incident Protection (CIP)
Plans need to have your name on them and need to include at least 2 pages describing:
•The importance of the document
•How it pertains to your residency company
•How your role in the company can help the plan be successful
Note:ASAP FORMAT
references and citations required
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Critical Evaluation of Qualitative or Quantitative Research Stud.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Evaluation of Qualitative or Quantitative Research Study
Read:
Stevens, K., (2013)
The impact of evidence-based practice in nursing and the next big ideas
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OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
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18
,(2), Manuscript 4. doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol18No02Man04
Critically evaluate either Study 3 or Study 4. Evaluate the credibility of professional citation, research design, and procedures in a research article. Include a discussion on how this study contributes to evidence-based practice.
Study 3 -
Patients’ and partners’ health-related quality of life before and 4 months after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Study 4 -
Striving for independence: a qualitative study of women living with vertebral fracture
Suggested Reading
Schreiber, M. L. (2016). Evidence-Based Practice.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
.
MEDSURG Nursing, 25
(6), 425-428.
Stevens, K., (2013)
The impact of evidence-based practice in nursing and the next big ideas
.
OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
,
18
,(2), Manuscript 4. doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol18No02Man04
Wakefield, A. (2014). Searching and critiquing the research literature.
Nursing Standard
,
28
(39), 49-57. doi:10.7748/ns.28.39.49.e8867
Chapter 6 (pp. 131-153), Chapter 7 (pp. 157-185), Chapter 8 (pp. 189-226) Chapter 12 (pp.323-350)& Chapter 13 (pp. 351-380) In Houser, J. (2018).
Nursing research: Readings, using & creating evidence
(4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Qualitative Specific Resources
Houser, J. (2018).
Nursing research: Readings, using & creating evidence
(4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 9, p. 229-252
Chapter 14, p. 385-416
Chapter 15, p. 419-442
Additional Instructions:
All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.
Submission Options:
Choose One:
Instructions:
Paper
4 to 6-page paper. Include title and reference pages.
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Critical Analysis of Phillips argument in her essay Zombie Studies.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Analysis of Phillips' argument in her essay "Zombie Studies Gain Ground on College Campuses"
Compose a fully-developed paragraph to critically analyze Phillips' argument. Use the points you learned in the "Reading with a Critical Eye" text for your analysis. (500 words)
What are the main points Erica Phillips uses to support her argument that zombies are gaining ground on college campuses?
Who are the authorities that she presents to provide credibility to her argument.
Does she present you with facts or opinions? Is her information current?
Does her background give her any authority on the subject?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of her argument?
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Critical Appraisal Process for Quantitative ResearchAs you cri.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical Appraisal Process for Quantitative Research
As you critically appraise studies, follow the steps of the critical appraisal process presented in Box 18-1. These steps occur in sequence, vary in depth, and presume accomplishment of the preceding steps. However, an individual with critical appraisal experience frequently performs multiple steps of this process simultaneously. This section includes the three steps of the research critical appraisal process applied to quantitative studies and provides relevant questions for each step. These questions are not comprehensive but have been selected as a means for stimulating the logical reasoning and analysis necessary for conducting a study review. Persons experienced in the critical appraisal process formulate additional questions as part of their reasoning processes. We cover the identification of the steps or elements of the research process separately because persons who are new to critical appraisal often only conduct this step. The questions for determining the study strengths and weaknesses are covered together because this process occurs simultaneously in the mind of the person conducting the critical appraisal. Evaluation is covered separately because of the increased expertise needed to perform this final step.
Step I: Identifying the Steps of the Quantitative Research Process in Studies
Initial attempts to comprehend research articles are often frustrating because the terminology and stylized manner of the report are unfamiliar. Identification of the steps of the research process in a quantitative study is the first step in critical appraisal. It involves understanding the terms and concepts in the report; identifying study elements; and grasping the nature, significance, and meaning of the study elements. The following guidelines are presented to direct
you in the initial critical appraisal of a quantitative study.
Guidelines for Identifying the Steps of the Quantitative Research Process
The first step involves reviewing the study title and abstract and reading the study from beginning to end (review the key principles in Box 18-2). As you read, address the following questions about the research report: Was the writing style of the report clear and concise? Were the different parts of the research report plainly identified (APA, 2010)? Were relevant terms defined?
You might underline the terms you do not understand and determine their meaning from the glossary at the end of this textbook. Read the article a second time and highlight or underline each step of the quantitative research process. An overview of these steps is presented in Chapter 3. To write a critical appraisal identifying the study steps, you need to identify each step concisely and respond briefly to the following guidelines and questions:
I. Introduction
A. Describe the qualifications of the authors to conduct the study, such as research expertise, clinical experience, and educational preparation. Doctoral .
Criteria
Excellent
Superior
Good
Work needed
Failing
Introduction
20 points
Engages reader's attenion. Strong, assertive stance. Gives title of story and author. Key points are presented in thesis. Has individual and creative slant
18 points
Clear thesis with key points. Gives title and author. Takes a stance on analysis of story.
16 points
Thesis general but analytical. Reader is aware from first paragraph of the author's perspective of the story.
14 points
Thesis too broad or not clear as analysis.
0 points
Needs thesis which will analyze story. Reader not clear about what to expect.
Body
20 points
Key points developed with details and examples from text. Refers to thesis concepts. Reflects authorial stance
18 points
Gives details and examples from text to analyze thesis concept.
16 points
Uses some examples from the story without much plot summary. Focuses on thesis concept.
14 points
Plot summary. Does not tie into thesis concept.
0 points
Plot summary or biography of author. Thesis not developed with details or key points.
Conclusion
15 points
Summarizes key points made in essay. Restates thesis concept in different words. Provides a sense of closure and unification.
13 points
Summarizes points made. Restates thesis concept.
11 points
Summarizes points made in body of essay. Unifies the essay without new topics introduced.
9 points
Ends abruptly. Introduces new topic into conclusion. Does not reflect information in introduction, thesis, and body.
0 points
Lacks summary of points or sense of unity in essay.
Academic tone
10 points
Semi-formal, academic tone with clear sentence structure and phrasing. Third person used throughout. No cliches, slang, or colloquialisms used.
8 points
Semi-formal, academic tone with clear sentence structure and phrasing. Third person used throughout.
6 points
Clear tone but may contain usage of first person, or occasional informal usage.
4 points
Too informal, usage of first person, and language usage does not reflect the academic reader.
0 points
Does not reflect the tone of academic writing.
Citations
25 points
Uses in-text citations accurately after examples from text. Provides Work Cited list with accurate citation(s).
22 points
Accurate in-text and Works Cited citation(s).
19 points
In-text and end citations may have errors, but show patterns given in our textbook.
17 points
Inadequate information to allow reader to find sources. Usage of URL as main citation. In-text citations missing or not accurate.
0 points
Missing or invalid.
Mechanics
10 points
Free of errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure
8 points
Few errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar. Complete sentences with conventional phrasing.
7 points
Errors are too frequent, but few sentence construction problems--fragments, run on sentences or comma splices.
6 points
Too many errors. Problems with sentence constructions: fragments, fused senten.
Critical analysis of primary literature - PracticePurposeThis.docxwillcoxjanay
Critical analysis of primary literature - Practice
Purpose:
This purpose of this assignment is to critically analyze each section of one research paper, in order to gain experience dissecting, summarizing, and evaluating primary literature.
Skills:
As a result of completing this assignment, you will gain skills required to analyze and evaluate information from any source, and to apply the process of science to analyze and evaluate primary sources, including:
· Identifying and rewording hypotheses and predictions
· Evaluating experimental methods within the context of the hypotheses and predictions
· Analyzing statistical tests and describing their meaning
· Analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing Results and Interpretations, including the meaning and descriptive value of figures and tables
Tasks and Rubric:
· Select and read one of the provided papers that reports on original experimental research.
· Consider watching the Intro To Stats video lecture for help understanding the methods.
· Begin a Collaboration with me through our Canvas site (so that I may access and comment on it at any time), and complete the following analyses of the journal article:
Commentary Part 1
Focus on the Abstract and Introduction of the publication:
1. Explain in your own words why the researchers conducted this study; what is the value in studying their system? What background information is included to inform you of the relevance, importance or potential implications of the study?
2. Restate the researcher’s hypothesis and their predictions in your own words; Identify where they stated their hypothesis and predictions, and whether it was stated explicitly or implied. Did the researchers choose appropriate experiments or observations to test their hypothesis? Explain why you think so.
Commentary Part 2
Focus on the Materials and Methods:
1. In your own words, summarize the experimental methods (if there are multiple, summarize what you believe is the most important experiment).
2. Explainthe statistical method or test used to analyze their most important results: on what dataset is the statistical test applied? What is the test statistic measuring? What are the confidence limits, p-value, or R2 value, etc. and the significance level associated with the test statistic?
Commentary Part 3
Focus on the Results and Discussion:
1. Evaluate two figures or tables that visually explain the most important result: Explain what each one attempts to show. Explainhow the figures and tables do or do not help clarify the written results.
2. Evaluate the Results & Discussion: Do they match the predictions and therefore support the hypothesis, or do the results falsify the hypothesis...or do they suggest a way in which the hypothesis (or predictions) should be modified? Explain.
Additional criteria and tips. To receive 15 points, you must:
· Use no smaller than 11 point font, 0.75 inch borders.
· Use correct grammar and punctuation and adhere to Standard English sentence st.
Critical analysis of one relevant curriculum approach or model..docxwillcoxjanay
Critical analysis of one relevant curriculum approach or model.
Recommended Reading
Arce, E., & Ferguson, S. (2013). Curriculum for young children: An introduction (2n ed.). Wadsworth, CA: Cengage Learning.
Brady, L & Kennedy, K (2013). Curriculum construction (5th ed.). Australia: Pearson.
Cohen, L., & Waite-Stupiansky, S. (2013). Learning across the early childhood curriculum, UK: Emerald.
Curtis, C. (2011). Reflecting children's lives: a handbook for planning your child-centered curriculum (2nd ed.), St Paul, Minnesota: Redleaf Press.
Elias, C., & Jenkins, L. (2011). A practical guide to early childhood curriculum, 9th edn, NJ: Pearson Education.
Eliason, C., & Jenkins, L. (2012). A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum, 9th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education
File N., Mueller, J., & Wisneski, D. (2012). Curriculum in early childhood education: re-examined, rediscovered, renewed New York: Routledge.
Fleer, M. (2013). Play in the early years, UK: Cambridge University.
Gronlund, G. (2010). Developmentally appropriate play: guiding young children to a higher level. St Paul, MN: Redleaf
Hunter, L., & Sonter, L. (2012). Progressing play: practicalities, intentions and possibilities in emerging co-constructed curriculum. Warner, QLD, Australia: Consultants at play.
Ingles, S. (2015). Developing critical skills: Interactive exercises for pre-service teachers. Kendall Hunt.
Irving, E., & Carter, C. (2018 in Press). The Child in Focus: Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Education, Melbourne: Oxford University Press (particularly Chapter 4: Play and Play-based learning and Chapter 5: Curriculum and Pedagogy)
Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., & Whiren, A. P. (2011). Developmentally appropriate curriculum: Best practices in early childhood education. Boston, MA: Pearson Education
Page, J.,& Taylor, C. (Eds). (2016). Learning & Teaching in the Early Years. Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). (2009).
Belonging, being and becoming: The early years learning framework for Australia
. Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia.
Pugh, G., & Duffy, B. (2014). Contemporary issues in the early years (6th ed.), Sage Publications, London.
Van Hoorn, J., Nourat, P.M., Scales, B., & Alward, K.R. (2015). Play at the center of curriculum (6th ed.). New Jersey, U.S.: Prentice Hall.
Wood, E. (2013). Play, learning and the early childhood curriculum (3rd ed.). London, England: Sage.
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1. Criterion
Status
Criterion Feedback
Introductory Remarks
Does not meet
The study overview is incomplete or unclear.
Key elements are inadequately addressed, all points are not
supported in the literature, key concepts lack coherence and
clarity. Not framed to proper program of study.
You might add more references to the general literature.
Statement of the Problem
Meets
Your study is novel, but you could do well to more explicitly
state the problem: "A lack of diversity results in..."
Purpose of the Study
Meets
The purpose of the study is described and aligns to the stated
problem, a summary of how the study will be/was conducted is
provided.
Introduction to Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
Meets
The theory(ies) or conceptual framework used to frame the
study are identified and explained through use of the literature
and study topic.
If multiple frameworks are used, a description is provided for
how they interrelate within the context of the study topic and
literature.
Nature of Study
Meets
A brief overview of the study design, variables/constructs,
instruments, and analyses is provided based on current literature
describing why the proposed method and design were chosen to
address the study’s research question(s).
2. This part s Strong!!!
Research Questions/Hypotheses
Does not meet
The research questions are incomplete or lack coherence,
clarity, not testable, and/or not aligned to the problem and
purpose.
The core concepts and/or operational variables are missing.
The hypotheses (quantitative studies only) are incomplete or
lack coherence and clarity, are not testable or not aligned to
problem, purpose, and/or design.
The research questions are strong, but the language "job
performance" infers analyzing individuals' job performances
whereas your DVs seem to be firm-level.
Significance of the Study
Meets
If you gave a preview of your findings this would be easier for
the reader to detect.
Definition of Key Terms
Does not meet
The definitions of key terms are incomplete or unclear. Personal
descriptions are used, too many common words are used,
methods and theoretical terms are included.
"job performance" is ambiguous
Summary
Meets
Chapter ends with a basic summary of the need and purpose of
the study, method and design, anticipated contributions, and
transitions into the next chapter.
APA Format
Meets
3. Consistently applies fundamental APA formatting for TOC, List
of Tables, List of Figures, throughout the Chapter. The template
requirements are followed.
Writing / Presentation
Meets
Follows conventions of scholarly writing, grammar, and
punctuation.
NORMAN, ELTON_DIS9901A_ALLIGNMENT TABLE 1
RESEARCH QUESTIONS 3
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Conceptual framework
Despite efforts by the government to foster ethnic diversity at
the workplace through practices and policies, gender diversity
has fallen short in the banking sector in the United States.
The study expounds on what makes up improved performance of
the banking sector by evaluating how ethnic diversity influence
performance in the banking sector.
To what extent does ethnic diversity influence job performance
in the banking sector?
Ethnic diversity-independent variable
Job performance-dependent variable
There is inadequate evidence of how age diversity influence job
performance in the banking sector in the United States.
The research wants to see what’s contributes to the improved
performance of the banking industry by evaluating how age
diversity influence job performance.
To what extent does age diversity influence job performance in
the banking sector in the United States?
4. Age diversity-independent variable
Job performance-Dependent variable.
There is also lack of extensive and adequate evidence on how
education diversity influence job performance in the sector
The research also wants to see what’s contributes to the
improved performance of the banking industry by evaluating
how education diversity influence job performance.
To what extent education diversity influence job performance in
the banking sector in the United States?
Education diversity-independent variable
Job performance-dependent variable
There is lack of adequate evidence on how ethnic diversity
shapes performance outcomes in the banking industry.
The study wants to examine how ethnic diversity influence
performance in the banking industry.
To what extent does ethnic diversity affect job performance in
the banking sector in the United States?
Ethnic diversity-independent variable
Job performance in the banking sector in the United States-
dependent variable
Gender Diversity and Job Performance in the Banking Industry
5. DIS-9901A Assignment # 6
Elton Norman
Dr. Riyad Abubaker
7 March 2020
Contents
1.0 Introduction 3
1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study 3
1.2 Facts and Relevant Contexts 4
1.3 Overview on the To1pic 7
2.0 Background of the Study 8
3.0 Statement of the Problem 9
4.0 Purpose of the Study 11
4.1 Study Method 11
4.2 Study Design 11
4.3 Variables 11
4.4 Target Population 12
4.5 Sample Frame 12
4.6 Sampling Techniques 12
4.7 Sample Size 12
6. 4.8 Data Collection Method 12
4.9 Data Analysis 13
4.10 Summary of Results 14
5.0 Research Questions 15
6.0 Research Method 17
7.0 References 20
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1.0 Introduction
Diversity is an aspect in that we know of and deal with in our
daily lives. Diversity applies in all organizations. Over the
years, organizations and companies have embraced workforce
diversity and invested more in diversity programs because
organizations that embrace a culture of workforce diversity
seem to attract broader talent pools of employees. This
increases the organization’s reputation and strengthens its
cultural values. Workforce diversity involves different aspects
to include gender, age, education, and ethnicity amongst others
(Anitha, 2014). This study seeks to examine the effect of gender
diversity in the banking sector by using control variables of
age, ethnicity, and education diversity. The study also
establishes the relationship between the variables using four
research questions and a sample size of 230 middle managers
from 13 headquarter banks because middle managers make most
employment decisions and they interact with the employees
frequently. The study also uses qualitative and quantitative
research methods. However, this is not the first study focusing
on gender diversity in the banking sector, but there is little
literature on the topic. Therefore, this study aims to add to the
little existing literature on the topic and provide further
research.1.1 Basic Concepts of the Study
Gender diversity might add value to an organization like
7. resulting in more social sensitivity when solving problems and
an increase in diverse thoughts resulting in better performance
of the company (Anitha, 2014). Many studies show evidence of
a positive relation between gender diversity on executive and
board position and job performance of firms. However, little is
known about the effects of gender diversity on job performance
in the banking sector. A research gap exists on this topic and
there is a need for further research. This study achieves this by
using various research methods and design, using an appropriate
sample for efficient results, and research questions.
The study uses descriptive research design. Descriptive research
design aims at describing the population systematically and
accurately by answering the how, when, and where questions.
This design uses a variety of qualitative and quantitative
methods to examine the variables. A researcher observes and
measures variables in this design. The main research tool for
this study was questionnaire. The study uses both qualitative
and quantitative research methods to answer the four research
questions. Using this mixed approach will provide adequate data
to provide a better understanding of the topic. However, most of
the data in this study was collected through quantitative
research method.
The dependent variable was employment performance and the
independent variable was gender diversity. The control
variables in the study were ethnicity, education and age
diversity. The measures of performance in this study are
efficiency, profitability, talent recruitment and retention, and
corporate reputation (Hoff, 2014). The questionnaire was
administered on a sample size of 230 middle-level managers and
221 responses were obtained which accounted for 96.08%
response rate. The study targeted middle-level managers from
the three tiers of commercial banks in the state of Ohio. The
study used stratified random probability sampling technique.
Data collection was from both primary and secondary sources
using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data analyses
for quantitative data were done through descriptive statistics
8. and the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version
21). Qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis. An
OLS multiple regression models showed the relationship
between the dependent and independent variables.1.2 Facts and
Relevant Contexts
The banking industry is exploding and has faced challenges like
workforce diversity which has both negative and positive impact
of performance depending on how it is managed. Now, banks
have embraced diversity as it can be seen on their website
where they have a “Diversity and Inclusion” section. Banks all
over the world have made it a standard to virtually highlight
their new policy that ensures equal opportunities for people
from all genders (Anitha, 2014). However, few banks have been
able to fully achieve gender diversity. A study by SKEMA on
71 banks in 20 countries in 2018 showed that although more
women are joining the workforce in banking industry, women
face the challenge of moving up the hierarchy. Diversity and
inclusion lags in American banks. Many studies have focused on
management of work diversity and performance of an
organization, but few haves focused specifically on the effects
of gender diversity and job performance in banking industry in
the United States.
Job performances are an important factor in determining the
performance of any organization. Previous study show that
matching employees wrongly to job characteristics leads to low
job performance. Correct matching of employees and job
characteristic leads to higher job performance (Farooqui &
Nagendra, 2014). Job performance shows the non-financial and
financial outputs of employees related directly with the
organizational performance. Many researchers have done
studies on job performance with many hypothesized studies
having a positive effect.
Gender inequalities have been a subject for debate for decades.
Organizations are seen to hire more male workers than women
because of the perception that men perform better and can
manage their jobs better (Farooqui & Nagendra, 2014). Also,
9. women continue to have an upper hand in domestic work and
caregiving. However, equal opportunity to women is important
for improved performance in any organization. A study by Joshi
and Jackson (2003) showed the relationship between gender
diversity and performance in the executive positions was
positive. However, a study by Jayne and Dipboye (2004) found
that gender diversity does not result in positive results like
build commitment or improve talents. Recent studies show
gender discrimination affects the performance of employees.
Employers use education background to judge the employability
of an employee. Employers will not hire an employee whose
education or training they deem inadequate. Studies have shown
that the employee productivity depends on their education level;
a more educated employee is more productive. Also, when
advertising for vacancies employers state mandatory education
qualifications for a position.
Multicultural workforce has been the focus since 1990s and it
continues to gain momentum. Organizations are increasingly
using teams to increase business performance, employee
satisfaction and use greater participation (Anitha, 2014). The
advantage of multicultural in business is having different
ethnical views in solving problem which results in increased
performance of the team. Ethnicity is used as a proxy for
cultural diversity and it can lead to positive performance as it
broadens the perspectives and viewpoints of a firm. However,
some study show that high ethnicity diversity can lead to
conflict and communication problems because of social
categorization. As an organization becomes more diverse in
ethnic lines, it calls for more management on how different
people interact at work.
Many organizations are embracing age diversity including
banks. Individuals tend to identify themselves with certain
groups (Hoff, 2014). In the same way, if the age of an employee
is viewed as relevant for distinction, it may lead to differences
in age groups in an organization. This leads to emotional
conflict and age discrimination which affects productivity and
10. performance. Some researchers believe that increased age
diversity can lead to challenges for HR management. However,
Inmyxai and Takahashi (2008) argued that older people possess
more experience and are more mature while young employees
will learn new things and ideas. Therefore, a combination of
this two generation creates a viable corporate culture as the
values complement each other. This leads to better performance.
1.3 Overview on the To1pic
Based on the information provided above on different
diversities, there are inconclusive outcomes of diversity on job
performance. Therefore, this study seeks to provide a
conclusion on the effects of gender diversity on job
performance in the banking industry. By doing this, it will
contribute to the existing body of knowledge in United States
and other countries. The motivation is to examine if American
banks have similar or dissimilar effects compared to the
existing literature on the topic (Hoff, 2014). The study used the
banking sector because it is among the most regulated and best
governed sector in the United States. Also, it is one of the
biggest employers in the country. Gender diversity is an
ongoing subject that needs to be incorporated in the banking
sector too.
2.0 Background of the Study
Modern-day workforce has become varied in comparison than
before because of changes in demographic factors like
immigration and globalization. The minority workforce in the
11. United States is rising with an estimated rise of 25% by 2050.
Some countries like Korea and Japan are still highly male
dominated and homogenous in all aspects of social life.
However, these countries have experienced economic
development over the recent decades that have led to
fundamental changes in the labor market. More companies have
adopted policies like layoffs and downsizing. Managing
diversity in Japan and Korea covers mainly are of HR majorly
because of ethnic homogeneity, but the main debate is rooted on
gender issues. A study done in 2003 in Korea showed that
women participation in the economy was 48.9% while in Japan
the rate of women participation in labor was 48.3% in 2004.
Some countries have embraced diversity like Egypt that has
been taking an increasing trend in the couple of years. Their
workforce comprises of individual who are fluent in several
languages like Arabic, English, German and French with highly
diverse education backgrounds. Nigeria is also ethnically
heterogeneous and characterized by demographic diversities.
Developing and developed countries have been caught up in the
globalization web which has led to demographic diversity in the
workforce.
3.0 Statement of the Problem
Several studies show proof of a positive relationship between
gender diversity on board of director, executive positions and
job performance of organizations. However, less is known about
the impacts of gender diversity on job performance within the
banking industry. The banking industry is expanding and has
experienced countless issues such as workforce diversity that
have both positive and negative impacts on performances
depending on how it is handled and managed.
Banks have made it a rule to practically highlight their new
regulations that ensure equal job opportunities for individuals
12. from every gender (Alitha, 2014). However, a small number of
banks have been able to totally attain gender diversity.
According to a study conducted by SKEMA on seventy-one
banks in twenty countries in 2018, even though more women are
now joining the banking industry, they still face the problem of
obtaining hierarchy positions. In responding to this problem, the
study, therefore, tries to provide a reduction on the impacts of
gender diversity on job performance within the banking
industry. This study will contribute to the current body of
knowledge in United States and other countries. The inspiration
is to determine whether American banks have dissimilar or
similar impacts to the existing works on the topic.
The Significance of the Research to Practice and the
Community of Scholars
Thanks to the internet and other related technologies and
innovation, life moves at a faster rate. We are always adjusting
and learning new ways of doing things and even demanding
different innovation from our executives, leaders, and scientists.
Without study and investigation, our demand would be
unanswered. Research pushes humanity forward. It is driven by
curiosity: we always get nosy, ask a different kind of question,
and engage ourselves in learning everything that is there to
learn. Without research and curiosity, progress will slow down,
and our lives would be totally different
The research seeks to contextualize its findings in the bigger
body of research. It tries to produce knowledge that will be
applicable outside of the research environment. The result of
my research may even have implications for policy and
upcoming project implementation. As stated earlier, several
studies show proof of a positive relationship between gender
diversity for board of directors, executive positions and job
performance of organizations but less is known about the
impacts of gender diversity on job performance within the
banking industry. This research will, therefore, have a lot of
significance. For instance, the research will help the
government in forming new banking regulations.
13. The research also contributes to existing knowledge. This means
that the study creates new knowledge and understanding based
on the available knowledge by conducting innovative and
extensive research. A lot of research has been conducted earlier
to examine the effects of gender diversity on job performance.
For instance, according to Josh and Jackson (2003), there is a
positive relationship between performance and gender diversity.
According to Anitha (2014), gender diversity may add value to
an entity and resulting in more social sensitivity when dealing
with problems and an increase in diverse thinking leading to
better performance of the organization. This research has,
therefore, created a piece of new knowledge and understanding
based on the above studies and several others and can be used to
create further understanding of the topic.
4.0 Purpose of the Study
Most of the data that exists primarily focus in gender
composition in the boardroom, but this sample size is small.
This makes it hard to test the effect of gender diversity in small
magnitude. This study expands on what makes up improved
performance of the banking sector by testing how gender
diversity impacts performance of the firm through its research
methodology. 4.1 Study Method
This study examines the effects of gender diversity on
performance in the banking industry. These measures of
performance are profitability, efficiency, corporate reputation,
and talent recruitment and retention. The population in this
study comprises 13 commercial banks headquarters in the state.
The sample size was 230 middle level managers out of which
221 responses were obtained accounting for 96.08% response
rate. The study used an OLS multiple regression model to
analyze data collected. Also, the study used three control
variables age, education and ethnicity diversity.4.2 Study
Design
This study uses descriptive research design. This design
observes and describes the behavior of the sample without
14. affecting it (Cooper & Schindler, 2006). The study adopted this
design because it has the advantage of using observations,
interview, and questionnaires without changing the environment
of the study. 4.3 Variables
The independent variable is gender diversity in this study and
the dependent variable is employment performance. The control
variables will be age, ethnicity, and education diversity.4.4
Target Population
Population refers to the entire group that has common
observable characteristics. A target population is where the
desired data comes from (Cooper & Schindler, 2006). This
study targets all middle level bank managers from the three tiers
of commercial banks in the state of Ohio. These managers
include human resource, finance, marketing, operations, and
ICT managers. This is because managers make most decision on
employment. Also, middle-level managers are more available
than top level management. They have frequent interactions
with the employee.4.5 Sample Frame
A list of all potential samples that can be sampled is a sample
frame (Kothari, 2004). The sample frame is the middle level
management in the banking industry for this study. 4.6
Sampling Techniques
The stratified random probability sampling technique was used
to collect data from employees of the bank. The researcher
distributed 230 questionnaires to the valid respondents. The
researcher collected 221 questionnaires after a proper
response.4.7 Sample Size
A sum of a subset of a population chosen for a study is a sample
(Kothari, 2004). Using stratified random sampling, this study
selected 30% of commercial banks. This comprised managers
working in 4 tier one banks, 4 tier two banks, and 5 from tier
three. Therefore, the sample size was 230 middle managers from
13 commercial banks headquarters.4.8 Data Collection Method
The study used both secondary and primary data. The
quantitative and qualitative tools aided the collection of primary
data (Yin, 2008). The qualitative tools were observations and
15. interview while quantitative collection tool was questionnaire.
Changing and adopting different questionnaires of related
studies constructed the questionnaire. Questionnaire offer a
cheaper way of getting data from a large sample and it allows
for anonymity (Yin, 2008). The questionnaire was both open-
ended and close-ended. 4.9 Data Analysis
The process of data analysis involves putting the collected data
in order so that it is efficiently and easily communicated. In this
study, analysis of the data was qualitative and quantitative. The
quantitative data analysis was done through the statistical
package for social sciences (SPSS version 21) (Bryman, 2003).
Descriptive statistics helped in analyzing quantitative data.
These included standard deviation, frequency distribution,
mean, and percentages. The presentation of the data was done
on tables. Descriptive statistics helps organize and review data.
The study used content analysis for qualitative data and
presented the results as prose. An OLS multiple regression
model showed the relationship between the dependent and
independent variables.
The OLS multiple regression model was:
Performance = a + b*gender + Controls+ error term
Y = β0 + β1X1 + β2X2 + β3X3 + β4X4+ E
Where; Y= employee performance in the banking industry
β0= constant term
β1, β2, β3 and β4=beta coefficient
X1= Gender diversity;
X2= Age diversity;
X3= Ethnicity diversity;
X4= Education diversity
E= error term4.10 Summary of Results
The results will add to the pool of studies on the effects of
gender diversity on job performance in the banking sector. Also,
it will provide banks and future researchers with a
reference. The study makes use of research methods for data
accuracy.
16. 5.0 Research Questions
Research on effects of gender diversity in the banking sector
has focused majorly in the boardrooms and executive position
(Campbell & MÃnguez-Vera, 2008). This creates a problem
because the resulting sample is small to account for the general
population. It also makes it difficult to detect the statistical
significant effect of gender diversity and it ignores the broader
corporate sector. This results in varied empirical results making
it hard to determine the effects of gender diversity on job
performance in the banking sector (Joshi, 2017). Only few
researches have conducted research on the effects of gender
diversity on job performance.
Researches from scholars, research organizations, and
institutions of higher learning related to the topic were limited.
Therefore, the results would go a long way to enlighten readers
and scholar on the effects of gender diversity on job
performance in the banking sector in the United States. Also,
there exists a gap significant gap in data on gender composition
17. by hierarchy within organizations (Joshi, 2017). This study
seeks to fill the gap by adding more material and information in
this body of research. The study seeks to explore the effects of
gender diversity on the job performance in the banking sector.
The dependent variable is job performance in the banking
sector. The independent variable is gender diversity. The
control variables in this study are age, ethnicity, and education
diversity. The study examines this relationship by answering the
following research questions:
1. To what extent does ethnicity diversity influence job
performance in the banking sector in the United States?
2. To what extent does education diversity influence job
performance in the banking sector in the United States?
3. To what extent ages diversity influence job performance in
the banking sector in the United States?
4. To what extent does gender diversity effect job performance
in the banking sector in the United States?
The measurement of these questions will be through several
variables. The independent variable is gender diversity while
the dependent variable is employee performance in the banking
sector. The control variables will be age, ethnicity, and
education diversity. The OLS multiple regression model will
show the relationship between the variables.
Y = β0 + β1X1 + β2X2 + β3X3 + β4X4+ E
Where; Y= employee performance in the banking industry
β0= constant term
β1, β2, β3 and β4=beta coefficient
X1= Gender diversity;
X2= Age diversity;
X3= Ethnicity diversity;
X4= Education diversity
E= error term
Joshi’s research like other studies is based on diversity in
corporate board rooms. Few studies have focused on gender
diversity in the overall banking sector. This study will add to
this little body of literature and become a reference point for
18. banks. Also, future researchers will use this study in their
research.
6.0 Research Method
Human Resource departments are focusing more on
implementing diversity at workplace. This study examines the
effects of gender diversity on job performance in the banking
sector by examining a sample size of 230 managers in 13 bank
headquarters in the state. The control variables in this study are
age, ethnicity, and education diversity. The study examines the
problem through four research questions. The measures of
performance are profitability, efficiency, corporate reputation,
and talent recruitment and retention. To answer these research
questions, the study will use an appropriate research method
and design.
Research design is the plan for carrying out the research. This
study uses the descriptive research design. This design aims at
describing the population systematically and accurately by
answering the how, when, and where questions (Williams,
2007). The design uses a wide variety of qualitative and
quantitative methods to investigate the variables. A researcher
using this design does not control the variables but observes and
measures them. This study used this research design because not
much is known about the problem. Also, the study involved
eliciting the opinion of different managers in different banks.
The study uses questionnaire as the tool to examine the
variables. The researcher adopted descriptive design because it
has the advantage of using observations, interview, and
questionnaires without changing the environment of the study
(Kothari, 2004).
The study incorporated both qualitative and quantitative
research methods. The quantitative research used closed-ended
question to generate numerical information that was converted
into numbers while qualitative approach use open-ended
questions (Bryman, 2003). The qualitative tools used are
observations and interview while the quantitative tool used was
19. questionnaire. Using questionnaire is cheap when collecting
data from a large sample. Also, it allows for anonymity. The use
of questionnaires in this study was efficient in finances, energy,
and time.
Pre-testing was done before administering the questionnaire to
determine if the questions were relevant and understandable.
The pre-testing phase helps determine the reliability of research
tools (Creswell, 2006). In this study, pretesting involved 23
staff selected through a simple random sampling method. The
rule of the thumb in pretesting is to test the survey with at least
12 to 50 people before pilot testing. Twenty-three people in this
study represent 10% of the sample which cost, time and energy
efficient number.
Validity of a study refers to the extent to which data analysis
results embodies the study. The two types are; content and face
validity. Content validity in this study was attained by seeking
expert’s opinion in this field. The probability of a question
being misunderstood is the face validity (Creswell, 2006).
Pretesting increases the probability of face validity.
Reliability involves measuring the consistency of the results
depending on the research tools used. This study used internal
consistency to statistically measure questionnaire reliability.
The measure of internal consistency was through Cronbach’s
Alpha with 0-1 alpha. As the value increase, reliability
increases. The 0.6-0.7 coefficient shows an acceptable
reliability while 0.8 and above show good reliability (Greener,
2008).
Data collection was from secondary sources and primary source
through questionnaire. The researcher had informed consent
from respondent before administering the questionnaires
(Bryman, 2003). The drop and pick method was used to
administer the questionnaires. This method is effective as it
increases response rate and reduces non-response bias.
Data analysis process was both qualitative and quantitative in
this study. Analysis of quantitative data was through the
statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 21)
20. (Bryman, 2003). The questionnaires were numbered for easier
referencing before data collection and analysis. The variables
were chronologically coded to coded variable number.
Numbered questionnaires and coded variable number made it
simple to identify and make corrections in data entry (Creswell,
2006). Also, quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive
statistics. Data presentation was done through tables. The
coding of qualitative data was thematically, and the evaluation
was done statistically. The analysis was through content
analysis and prose was used for data presentation. An OLS
multiple regression models showed the relationship between the
dependent and independent variables.
Y = β0 + β1X1 + β2X2 + β3X3 + β4X4+ E
Summary
In summary, this paper examines the design and method used in
the study. Descriptive research design was used because little is
known about the problem and the researcher could observe the
sample without changing the environment. Data collection and
analysis for the study was by both qualitative and quantitative
method.
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RESEARCH QUESTIONS 3
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Despite efforts by the government to foster gender diversity at
the workplace through practices and policies, gender diversity
has fallen short in the banking sector. Some research claims that
fostering gender diversity improves the outcomes of the firm,
while others claims that organizational performance and gender
diversity are not connected. This leaves private sectors such as
banking sector to depend on past evidence, anecdotal assertions
and stereotypes.
The study expands on what makes up improved performance of
the banking sector by evaluating how ethnic diversity influence
performance in the banking sector.
To what extent does gender diversity influence job performance
in the banking sector?
There is lack of rigorous evidence on how education diversity
influence job performance in the sector.
The study also wants to evaluate what’s contributes to improved
performance of the banking industry by analysing how
education diversity influence performance in the banking sector
To what extent does education diversity influence job
performance in the banking sector in the United States?
There is also inadequate evidence of how age diversity
influence job performance in the banking sector.
The research also wants to see what’s contributes to the
23. improved performance of the banking industry by evaluating
how age diversity influence job performance.
To what extent age diversity influence job performance in the
banking sector in the United States?
There is lack of enough evidence on how ethnic diversity shapes
performance outcomes in the banking industry.
The study wants to examine how ethnic diversity influence
performance in the banking industry.
To what extent does ethnic diversity affect job performance in
the banking sector in the United States?