Jim's Dissertation / Committee Page  (updated May 31, 2008)

           Dr. Jim's Dissertation:  Employee Preferences for Pay Systems as a Function of Personal Job Inputs and Job Characteristics

Serving as mentor / chairperson for:

Completed:

Dr. Danielle Babb Capella University, March 2004 Factors Influencing Use of Virtual Private  Networks Over Traditional Wide Area Networks  by Decision-Making Technology Managers	Dr. Gregory Opara-Nadi   Capella University, May 2005   Electronic Self-Checkout System Versus Cashier Operated System:  A Performance Based Comparative Analysis	Dr. Karen Beiser   Capella University, June 2005   Fundraising in the Non-Profit Sector:  An Analytical Look at Donor Perceptions of How Their Donations Are Used to Elicit More Donations

 

Dr. Kenneth Granberry   Nova SouthEastern University, May 2005   Influences of Discretion in CEO Compensation in International Corporations	Dr. Laura Phillips   Capella University, December 2005   The Impact of Functional Congruence or Incongruence of Volunteer Reward Messages on Task Satisfaction	Dr. Christine Schuldes   Capella University, April 2006   Employee Preferences for Pay System Criteria:  A Pay System Survey

 

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Dr. Erich Randall   Capella University, May 2006   Military Leadership:  The Effect of Leader Behavior on Soldier Retention in the Army National Guard	Dr. Amanda Voight   Capella University, June 2006   Program Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents in Juvenile Corrections	Dr. Scotti Veale   Capella University, July 2006   How Do I Love Thee?  An Investigation of Chapman's "Five Love Languages"

 

Dr. Sandra Morris   Capella University, July 2006   The Effects of Salon Patronage in Relation to Sex Appeal in Print Advertisements	Dr. Beth Chase   Capella University, July 2006   The Relationship between Self-Efficacy, Project Leadership ...to Engage in Organizational BPI Opportunities	Dr. Julius Demps   Northcentral University, August 2006   The Effects of Positive Reinforcers on the Academic Behavior of Mildly Disabled Middle School Students

 

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Dr. Sara Cook   Capella University, October 2006 Explaining Burnout: A Mixed Method Investigation of IT Workers	Dr. Rachel McClary   Capella University, December 2006 An Evaluation of Consumer Buying Criteria and its Impact on the Purchase of Commoditized Laptops	Dr. Amy Kramer   Capella University, May 2007 The Effect of Female Physical Attractiveness When Managers Rank Resumes...

 

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Dr. Jaime Klein   Capella University, July 2007 The Relationship between Job Satisfaction & Leadership Practices	Dr. Thomas Young   Capella University, September 2007 The Relationship of Perceived Pay Inequity  & Org Commitment among Hospital Nurses	Dr. Danielle Clay   Capella University, November 2007 The Relationship of Demographics & Job Mobility

 

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Dr. Becky Takeda   Capella University, December 2007 Personality & Personal Values of  Entrepreneurs & Perceptions of Their Employees

Currently in progress:

• Mindy Wilkins, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

• Jenni Richardson, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

• Gina Mieszczak, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

• Kristen Moraz, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

• Tony Vrba, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

• Steven Balke, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

• Scott Burch, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

• Rana Salman, Capella University  -  (title not finalized)

Serving as the research expert / dissertation committee member for:

Completed:

• Dr. Les Carter, Nova Southeastern University, Business, 2003 -- The Credit Supply Effect on Commercial Real Estate Loans in Commercial Banks

• Dr. Kristie Loescher, Nova Southeastern University, Business, 2003 -- The Impact of an "Ethics Across the Curriculum" Initiative on the Development of Moral Judgment of Business School Undergraduates

• Dr. Al Gorriaran, Nova Southeastern University, Business, 2004 -- Emotional Intelligence in the Selection of Military Recruiters: An Analysis of Recruiters in the Field

• Dr. Mike Derzsy, Capella University, Business, 2004 -- The Relationship between Leadership Styles of Sales Managers and Employee Job Satisfaction

• Dr. Lara Chebaro-Burrafato, Capella University, Education, 2004 -- Early Years Literacy Project:  What is the Relationship between Teaching Beliefs and Attitudes on the Implementation of EYLP Literacy Strategies?

• Dr. Jennifer Scott, Capella University, 2005 -- Graduate Students' Perceptions of Online Classroom Community

• Dr. Mary Callaghan, Capella University, Business, 2005 -- The Relationship between CEO Duality and Subsequent Corporate Financial Performance

• Dr. Mary Joan Hinson, Capella University, Education, 2005 -- An Analysis of the Effect of Using Food as an Operant Conditioning Instrument to Achieve Prompt Attendance by College Students

• Dr. Naomi Sealey, Capella University, Business, 2005 -- The Relationship between the Self-Directed Search Construct & Birth Order Theory

• Dr. Greg Gardner, Capella University, Business, 2005 -- The Product Life Cycle Model and Rural Economic Development in the U.S.

• Dr. Donna Hinsey, Capella University, Education, 2005 -- Positive & Negative Reinforcements:  How They Affect the Academic Performance of Middle School Students

• Dr. Lee Igel, Capella University, Psychology, 2005 -- The Physician Condition:  Work-Life Balance Expectations of Baby Boomer & Gen X Physicians

• Dr. Debra Marrano-Lucas, Capella University, Business, 2005 -- Understanding Intent to Use the Internet by Group Meeting Planners

• Dr. Le Taylor, Nova Southeastern University, Business, 2005 -- The Applicability of Commodity Classification Structures to Internet Retail Marketing

• Dr. Lorita Canty, Capella University, Business, 2005  -  Transactional, Transformational & Laissez-Faire Leadership Styles Job Performances of Managers As Perceived by Their Direct Reports [mentored in final stages]

• Dr. Steven Fehl, Capella University, Business, 2006 -- The Relationship of Service Quality to Customer Satisfaction

• Dr. Jeff Boyce, Capella University, Business, 2006 -- Application of the Consumption Value Model of Market Choice to the Selection of Christian Educ.

• Dr. Laura Miraz, Capella University, Business, 2006 -- Intention to Leave Among Baptist Ordained Clergy

• Dr. Donna Rice, Capella University, Education, 2006 -- An Examination of Emotional Intelligence: Its Relationship to Academic Achievement in Army JROTC and the Implications for Education

• Dr. Jenifer Tharpe, Capella University, Business, 2007 -- Follower Perception and Reporting of Unethical Leadership: An Exploratory Study Using Mixed Methodology

• Dr. Charbel Elkhoury, Capella University, Business, 2007 -- Offshore Software Developer Skill Sets:  A Survey Analysis of the Impact on Project Success

• Dr. Tiffany Stark, Capella University, Education, 2007 -- Strategies that High School Athletic Coaches Can Use to Support Academic Performance of Student Athletes:  An Analysis of Different Strategies and their Effectiveness based on Teacher Evaluations

• Dr. Stacey Clawson, Capella University, Education, 2007 -- Does Quality Matter?  Measuring Whether Online Course Quality Standards Are Predictive of Student Satisfaction in Higher Education

• Dr. Lori Danenberg, Northcentral University, Psychology, 2007 -- Number of Students Referred for Special Education Services as a Factor in Preschool Teacher Burnout

• Dr. Edward Moore, Capella University, Business, 2007 -- Follower Perception and Reporting of Unethical Leadership: An Exploratory Study Using Mixed Methodology The Impact of Leadership Style on Organizational Effectiveness:  Leadership in Action within United Way of America

• Dr. Susan English, Capella University, Education, 2007 -- Teacher Education Program Accountability: In Search of Meaningful Outcomes Evidence

• Dr. Edna Talboy, Capella University, Education, 2008 -- Level of Professional Experience and Feedback Preferences in Online Learning

Currently in progress:

• Ann Elbery, Capella University  [Education]

• Rebecca Herman, Capella University  [Business]

• Robert Wilson, Capella University  [Education]

• Mike Kegler, Capella University  [Business]

• Tania Armer, Capella University  [Education]

• John MacDonald, Capella University  [Business]

• Bill Luton, Capella University  [Business]

• Lynda Vytlacil, Capella University  [Business]

• Katie Thiry, Capella University  [Education]

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