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Item Affinity Orientation (LGBT) Issues in America: The Legal Truths(2012) Hilier, Patricia; Cates, Steven V.Item Back to Basics: A Longitudinal Methodology(2018-01-03) Jackson, Jason; Cates, Steven V.Item Bullying in the Workplace: Does It Exist in United States Organizations(Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, 2017) Manners, Ian; Cates, Steven V.Item Can You Lead Effectively? An analysis of the Leadership Styles of Four Generations of American Employees(International Review of Management and Business Research, 2013) Cates, Steven V.; Cojanu, Kevin A.; Pettine, SusanItem Can Young Marketing Professionals Be Motivated? An Analysis of Millennials in the Pharmaceutical Industry(2018-01-03) Mustica, Melissa; Cates, Steven V.Item The Dark Side of Working in a Virtual World: An Investigation of the Relationship between Workplace Isolation and Engagement among Teleworkers(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2013-06) Cates, Steven V.; Davis, RussellTeleworking is an alternate work arrangement that has transformed the workplace that allows workers to fulfill their job assignment from any location away from the traditional office. Although this work arrangement has been growing in popularity due to various factors such as concerns for the environment, advances in communication technologies, and the globalization of the workforce, there are growing concerns that frequent use of teleworking may cause increase perceptions of feeling isolated [1] Golden, 2001; [2] Marshall, 2007; [3] Golden & Veiga, 2006; [4] Copper & Kurland, 2002). Additionally little or no research has been conducted on how feeling isolated influence engagement among teleworkers. The purpose of this quantitative research study is to investigate the relationship between workplace isolation and engagement and to determine to what extent the relationship between workplace isolation and gender among teleworkers. A survey consisting of the Workplace Isolation Scale [2] Marshall, 2007, Employee Engagement Scale [5] DDI, 2005 and demographic factors was used to investigate the relationship between workplace isolation and engagement and used to determine the relationship between workplace isolation and gender among 472 teleworkers. Using a correlational research design, it is found there is a statistically significant relationship between workplace isolation and employee engagement. Workplace isolation scores are shown to have a strong negative correlation with employee engagement scores. A regression analysis utilizing employee engagement as the dependent variable and workplace isolation as the independent variable is conducted. The results indicate statistical significance in that workplace isolation scores predicted employee engagement scores. A two-independent-sample t test is conducted to determine if there is enough evidence to suggest the mean workplace isolation scores are related to gender. The results of the t test are inconclusive. However using descriptive statistics techniques it is discovered respondents who telework 3 to 5 days a week have lower workplace isolation means scores than those who teleworked 1, 2 and 4 days a week. Leaders of organizations can use the results of this study to assist in the development of teleworking engagement strategies that not only target reducing workplace isolation perceptions to enhance engagement for teleworkers, but also to address possible issues related to increased perceptions of isolation across gender.Item The Department Chair Influence on Institutional Affective Commitment on Online Adjuncts(Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, 2016) Delotell, Pam J.; Cates, Steven V.Item Discrimination in a Covert Methodology: An Analysis of Physical and Social Characteristics That Prohibit People from Becoming Employed(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2012-06) Cates, Steven V.; Dana, HeatherOrganizations all over the world are found guilty of using stereotypes to discriminate against applicants in the selection process for employment. This research seeks to answer the question what stereotypes are used to discriminate against people in the selection process and consequently provide an analysis of the physical and social characteristics that prohibit people from gaining employment. A sample of 87 working adults taking a Human Resources Management course were selected to complete a survey that questioned them on physical characteristics and how they affected their decisions on hiring or rejecting applicants. Historical research has held that interviews possess some stereotypes such as race, gender, age, height and weight to judge applicants rather than their skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job. Five hypotheses were posited for testing. Mixed support was provided that respondents ignore most stereotypical characteristics in the employment selection process but surprisingly strong support for one’s appearance and dress was found. It is recommended that interviewers undertake detailed training, decrease stereotyping by focusing on job description and keep interviews job related. It is also wise for interviews to include tests when judging applicant’s skills, knowledge and ability. Federal laws and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also serve to ensure that equal opportunity is granted to all and discrimination is avoided.Item Do Physical Traits of Sales Professionals Play a Role in the Customer Decision Process?(International Academy of Business & Public Administration Disciplines, 2017) Cates, Steven V.Item Does USERRA protect our "citizen soldiers"? An analysis of protections for the US National Guard(2018-01-04) Cates, Steven V.; DeLotell, Pam J.; Coughlin, AmyItem Employment Benefits: What’s in Store for Both Employers and Employees?(Wiley, 2005) Cates, Steven V.Item From Pupil to Professional(Purdue University Global, 2015) Cates, Steven V.Students spend years learning the information and skills they need to be successful in future jobs. But the move from classroom to cubicle is a big leap, and all too often students are not prepared to become professionals. Combined with a competitive job market, finding a job after graduation can be a daunting task for a student uninformed about how the business world works. (Article's first paragraph used in place of an abstract.)Item The Implementation of The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument In Creation of a Successful Organizational Cultural Change(2018-01-03) Davis, Russell; Cates, Steven V.Item Implications of Quality Service Delivery and its Impact on Customer Relationship Management in the Hospitality Industry(2019-01-04) Doyle, Sean; Cates, Steven V.Item Major Factors Behind Absenteeism in Corporate America and Suggested Remedial Strategies(International Academy of Business & Public Administration Disciplines, 2009) Cates, Steven V.Item Making The Case For Virtual Competency-Based Education: Building A Twenty-First Century Small Business Workforce(2019-02) Doyle, Sean; Cates, Steven V.; Gallagher, Lisa; Shelton, Gary; Broman, Noel; Escudier, BlakeMany universities deliver online programs focusing on the development of a highly qualified 21st century workforce to support the unique needs of small businesses in the USA by structuring curriculum around a competency-based learning approach to teaching and learning. This research seeks to demonstrate how small businesses and universities can partner to develop professional competencies, particularly with regard to the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors that enable progress in a 21st century small business workforce, since this remains the subject of continuous research. Using a single-case study format this research presents a theoretical competency-based curriculum model for virtual education programs designed to enable a 21st century small business workforce to succeed. This process is tested as applied by the researchers in various courses taught at universities throughout the US.Item A modern day analysis of The Americans with Disabilities Act: What impact has it actually had on eliminating discrimination among the disabled?(2018-01-04) Vance, DeLisa M.; Cates, Steven V.Item The New Age of Sexual Harassment: Are Men the New Victims of Sexual Harassment?(Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, 2017) Johnson, Jermaine N.; Cates, Steven V.Item Pedagogic technology in adult vocation education: Self-efficacy(2018-01) Sparks, Klenton; Cates, Steven V.