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Today, automation, digitization, and integration of AI are becoming increasingly pervasive in the work environment, and as AI applications become integral to the rapid evolution of digital workplaces, a critical audit concern revolves around how professionals respond to this new milieu; in this realm, the adoption of AI in professional practice may require a cultural shift given that auditors tend ...
Disruptive Technology, culture in audit, audit Automation, artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, digitization, and the tone at top.
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78 downloads
In essence, an accounting firm is a company that helps its clients make sure their financial transactions are accurate and legal. The particularity of South Africa (SA) with the audit profession resides in the expectation that, in addition to the auditor’s duty to express an opinion on a client’s financial statements, the external auditor is also expected to highlight ‘reportable irregularities’ t ...
Corporate culture, accounting scandals in South Africa (SA), tax avoidance/evasion, bribery, corruption, money laundering.
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32 downloads
This paper examines the gap between business owners and financial advisors, with many owners underutilizing advisory services due to time constraints, cognitive limitations, and a focus on immediate concerns. Factors include advisors prioritizing personal investments over business needs and compensation models emphasizing liquid assets. Using action research and the Elaborated Action Design Resear ...
Financial Planning, Investment Management, Financial Advisor, Business Owners, Accounting, Finance, Wealth Management, Retirement Planning.
25 - 35
28 downloads
How universities can break the cycle of internal disruption to sustain accreditation readiness.
Accreditation readiness, Institutional resilience, Workforce turnover, Compliance risk, Higher education
37 - 40
5 downloads
In this article, we aim to blend change management consulting practices with not only practicing leaders but also scholars from leading universities such as but not limited to Harvard Business School, UC Berkeley, USF Muma, Ivey Business School, and Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. The C-Suite will find our idea novel in approach and scholars will delve into our idea of high-performance tra ...
Organizational Transformation, Teamworking, Leadership, Organizational Performance, Organizational Culture, Kotter's Change Model.
41 - 48
22 downloads
The business relationships between organizations and their Black-owned community of stakeholders may be determined by the level of importance given to efforts that promote diversity and inclusivity. Diverse business practices have a significant impact on the sustainability of those relationships, also influencing the overall success for the local minority business community. The example showcase ...
Awareness, Corporate Responsibility, Decision-making, Diversity Initiative, Organizational Intentionality, Stakeholder Relationship, Strategic Action
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1 downloads
The business relationships between organizations and their Black-owned community of stakeholders may be determined by the level of importance given to efforts that promote diversity and inclusivity. Diverse business practices have a significant impact on the sustainability of those relationships, also influencing the overall success for the local minority business community. The example showcase ...
Awareness, Corporate Responsibility, Decision-making, Diversity Initiative, Organizational Intentionality, Stakeholder Relationship, Strategic Action
59 - 67
3 downloads
Sol Fleischman Jr., a distinguished architect in Tampa Bay, has left a lasting mark on the city’s architectural landscape through his innovative designs and community-focused projects. In a series of interviews conducted by Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) students, Fleischman detailed his life story, from his formative years to his professional achievements.
Fleischman’s upbringing was sh ...
Social capital theory, relationships, profession, entrepreneurship, qualitative, interview, phenomenological, sense-making
69 - 78
10 downloads
Some business leaders, managers, and senior executives really like to look at academic journals but very unfortunately, the crossover literature has not reached them enough. In this article, we attempt to blend scholarly concepts with real-world applications. This article is about how leadership can focus on adopting new roles to lead more innovatively and effectively for a social impact. Leading ...
Social Innovation, Leadership Development, Future of Leadership, Interpersonal Relationships, Organizational Excellence.
79 - 87
19 downloads
Organizations often face delays and reduced agility when relying solely on traditional IT departments to address business needs. Low-code/no-code (LC/NC) platforms empower non-IT personnel, known as citizen developers, to contribute to digital transformation. However, the factors maximizing their effectiveness remain underexplored. This study advances citizen development theory by (1) empirically ...
Citizen developers, Effectiveness factors, Success factors, Low-code, No-code, Development platforms, Practitioner insights, Digital transformation, Organizational innovation
89 - 103
23 downloads
Directed Trade Associations (DTAs) are highly focused meta-organizations with few member companies as their funding members. They take direct aim at making substantial contributions and impacts on the medium- and long-term viability of the industries they represent. This paper discusses what makes a trade association a DTA, what the advantages of membership in a DTA are, utilizing innovation as a ...
trade associations, directed trade associations, meta-organizations, leadership, innovation, strategic guidance, stakeholder mapping, diffusion of innovation, and industry competitiveness
105 - 111
21 downloads
Imposter syndrome (IS) is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as frauds, even when they are objectively competent. While extensively studied in early-career professionals and high-achievers, IS among senior leaders—those responsible for strategic decisions and shaping organizational culture—remains underexplored. This Research Question Re ...
Imposter syndrome, senior leadership, executive performance, decision-making, organizational culture, psychological safety, leadership development, executive coaching, workplace mental health, leadership effectiveness
113 - 121
46 downloads
This qualitative research provides insights to help executives, managers, and information security
professionals better understand insider threat activities by providing a sensible classification system.
Using interview data from cybersecurity subject matter experts, a novel construct was developed that
demystifies employee infraction intentions by introducing categorizations of unwitting, w ...
Information Security, Cybersecurity, Insider Threats, Cyberspace, Information Systems, Human Factors
123 - 129
2 downloads
The cyber insurance market has rapidly evolved into a critical component of the global insurance industry, growing significantly in response to escalating cyber threats. In 2023, the market was valued at approximately $7 trillion, with cyber insurance emerging prominently, especially in the United States. The market operates through direct writing carriers of varying sizes and reinsurance carriers ...
Cyber insurance, insurance, reinsurance, risk management, cybersecurity, incident response
131 - 142
10 downloads
Sales role play is a widely used method for training sales professionals, but it presents structural challenges related to time, convenience, reporting, and consistency. Traditional role play requires two individuals to coordinate schedules, assume buyer and seller roles, and may involve a third person for observation and feedback. Generative AI avatar sales training offers a potential solution to ...
Sales Training, Generative AI, Avatars, Innovation Diffusion, Self-Determination, Informing Science, Sales Education
143 - 157
11 downloads
This article examines the personal and professional journey of Dr. Lily Bi, the president & CEO of AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Through three in-depth, exploratory interviews, the researchers examined how Dr. Bi’s lived experiences have shaped her into the leader she is today. Born in China during a time of significant political and social chan ...
Institutional Theory, Institutional Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur, Global; Exploratory Interview, Isomorphism, Organizational Homogeneity
159 - 170
2 downloads
The successful reintegration of ex-offenders into the workforce is a crucial factor in reducing recidivism. This qualitative study examines the role of employer support—specifically mentorship and on-the-job training—in shaping the reintegration experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals within the construction industry. Using a case study approach, the research explores the lived experience ...
Ex-offenders, Workplace reintegration, Construction industry, Mentorship, On-the-job training, Recidivism, Workforce development, Social support, Professional reintegration, Employment opportunities, Skill development, Rehabilitation, Reentry programs, Inclusion strategies, Formerly incarcerated individuals, Labor market reintegration, Employer support, Workforce inclusion, Second chances, Career pathways for ex-offenders
171 - 191
3 downloads
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms business operations across industries, its ethical integration is increasingly recognized as a strategic imperative. While organizations have issued AI ethics principles, the ability to implement them effectively varies significantly. This literature review examines how organizational culture influences the adoption and operationalization of ethic ...
Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI), Organizational Culture, Responsible AI, AI Governance, Technology Adoption, Cross-sector Analysis, Diffusion of Innovations, Theory of Planned Behavior
193 - 210
28 downloads
Carlos Andrés Obando Villarreal is a problem-solver driven by a deep sense of social responsibility, and also an engineer. Originally trained in Mechatronics and later specialized in educational technologies, Carlos turned a personal commitment into a professional mission: to build mobile apps that make life more navigable for people with visual and hearing impairments.
In this interview, conduct ...
Carlos Obando, Inclusive technology, Accessibility, Mobile applications, Visual disabilities, Hearing disabilities, social innovation, Artificial intelligence, Digital inclusion, TALOV
211 - 220
13 downloads
Given the high failure rates of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), often exacerbated by ineffective pre-merger communication, this research investigates how senior practitioners navigate these challenges. It specifically explores the application of Fair Process Theory (FPT) emphasizing engagement, explanation, and expectation clarity—to enhance stakeholder perceptions and M&A outcomes. The findings ...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), pre-merger communication, Fair Process Theory, stakeholder perceptions, employee engagement, M&A outcomes, qualitative research, practitioner insights
221 - 227
4 downloads
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) frequently underperform, often due to communication challenges. While traditional approaches view communication as a tool for smooth integration, this article introduces Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as a vital theory for managers to understand the deeper, often hidden, ways communication functions in M&As. CDA reveals how language isn't just about conveying inf ...
Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Pre-Merger Communication, Power Dynamics, Organizational Discourse, Critical Management Studies, Stakeholder Perceptions, Employee Subjectivity
229 - 237
2 downloads
This article presents a qualitative, phenomenological case study of Dr. Shirley N. Morejon, Market Executive at Bank of America, exploring how authenticity, structure, and purpose intersect to create impactful leadership. Through three in-depth interviews, the study identifies and analyzes three interrelated themes: Leading with Humanity, Empowering Through Structure, and Purpose and Impact, link ...
Dr. Shirley N. Morejon, Human-Centered Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment Theory, Path-Goal Theory, Transformational Leadership, Servant Leadership, Mentorship, Leadership Case Study
239 - 252
10 downloads
This article examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping omnichannel retail by unifying physical, digital, mobile, and social platforms into seamless consumer experiences. Based on an integrative review of academic studies, industry reports, and case analyses from 2021–2025, it highlights AI’s role in personalization, cashier-less checkout, predictive supply chain management, mobile com ...
AI, artificial intelligence, omnichannel retail, consumer, consumer experience.
253 - 265
11 downloads
This case study examines the leadership transformation of Vince Hafeli, President of Ajax Paving Industries, through the lens of trauma, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Based on three narrative interviews analyzed using qualitative coding, the study highlights five themes: psychological safety, suicide awareness and prevention, personal and professional transformation, emotional vulnera ...
Vince Hafeli, psychological safety, suicide prevention, sustainable leadership, trauma- informed leadership, emotional resilience, personal agency, construction industry, mental health, inclusive leadership.
267 - 284
4 downloads
Higher education continually seeks methods to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application and civic responsibility. This study analyzes the "MANA ‘Service-Learning’ Project", a novel approach that integrates project management theory into Organizational Behavior courses. Through structured phases, students applied OB concepts to address real community needs. Over the course of four yea ...
Civic Engagement, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Project Management, Service-learning.
285 - 291
8 downloads
This narrative study examines the life and career of Dr. Shirley Morejon, a first-generation Cuban-American who rose from humble beginnings to become among the leadership team of a major American bank. Through phenomenological interviewing and systematic coding analysis using Saldana's methods, four major themes emerged from her lived experiences: (1) Identity and Upbringing, exploring how her Cub ...
Identity and Upbringing, Leadership Evolution, Service and Mentorship, Purpose and Resilience, Cuban American, Leadership, Women in Business, First-Generation Professionals
293 - 307
7 downloads
