SHARED LEADERSHIP; A PATH TOWARD HAPPINESS OR DISCONTENT.: Revelations of the 21st Century (Volume 2)

By Dr. Marc A. Nader

Shared-leadership can be described in a few simple words: Do no harm‖, ―Do good‖ consistently. (Manz, et al, 2014),

Shared-leadership is a term often utilized for collaborative and task sharing. It may also be defined as follows: preventing harm to others and aiming for their well-being consistently. This study will also analyze happiness as it relates to shared-leadership. Happiness connected to shared-leadership can be defined as well-being of the soul and upholding moral standards when applied to this leadership model. Employers are hugely affected by retail employees' displeasure in the workplace. Discontent in the workplace may lead to more serious illness issues such as depressive disorder, absenteeism, low productivity which stresses the importance of this study's urgency. Young adults have often received negative treatment with very little opportunities for career advancement because organizations may have associated them with unproductivity. The research approach selected to explore the influence of shared-leadership on happiness and displeasure will take the form of a descriptive model with a quantitative methodology via Survey Monkey. The study can potentially aid practitioners in being more aware of discontent among people and how shared-leadership influences mood and productivity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jul 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781098390235

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North America, South America, the Caribbean,

Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia.

Copyright 2019 by Dr. Marc A. Nader

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Abstract

The purpose of this descriptive study is to explore the influence shared-leadership has on the performance behavior of retail entry level employees between the ages of 18 and 30. The corporations being studied include clothing and food chain retail department stores. Shared-leadership is a term utilized for collaborative and task sharing. It may also be defined as follows: preventing harm to employees and aiming for their well-being consistently. Five different types of leadership have been identified in terms of shared-leadership: Directive, transformational, transactional, transitional and empowering. This study will also analyze happiness as it relates to shared-leadership. Happiness connected to shared-leadership can be defined as well-being of the soul and upholding moral standards when applied to this leadership model. Employers are hugely affected by retail employees’ displeasure in the workplace. Discontent in the workplace may lead to more serious illness issues such as depressive disorder, absenteeism, low productivity, which all stresses the importance of this study’s urgency. Young adults have often received negative treatment with very little opportunities for career advancement because organizations may associate them with unproductivity. The research approach selected to explore the influence of shared-leadership on happiness and displeasure will take the form of a descriptive model with a quantitative methodology via Survey Monkey. The research can potentially aid practitioners in being more aware of discontent among young retail employees and how shared-leadership influences mood and productivity. The research findings demonstrated that employees between the age of 18 and 30 have genuinely embraced the shared-leadership model.

Keywords: shared-leadership, impact, retail workers, behavior, performance, employees, mood, productivity, discontent

Acknowledgements

A doctorate dissertation may take a long period of time to complete with very intense research. Without the committee chair, members’ advice, reviews and recommendations, this journey would not have been possible. I feel so blessed that God was able to connect me with such a wonderful team who was willing to share their expertise along the way (you all know who you are). There are no words that can describe my gratitude toward you all. I have learned so much on this journey and I intend to apply what I have learned to aid others in their academic journey as well.

I would also like to acknowledge God, my wife Marie Leslie Nader, my Children Marcus NADER, Cedric Nader, Jovavi Nader and Isabelle Nader who have always supported me in my decision to pursue a doctorate degree. Blessings come with sacrifices and it is also their achievement and dual doctorate degree.

Dedication

This academic dissertation is first devoted to God my strength, to my lovely wife Marie Leslie Nader and my mother Marie Colymptia Nader who would always insist on the significance of education. She always made sure that I attended the most reputable primary and secondary private schools. To my life partner of 17 years that I courted for 12 years, I would have waited a lifetime because nothing in the world is worth more than having you as my significant other. You have always stood by me consistently with unwavering love in good and bad times. Without your full support and positive spirit, this academic journey would not have become a reality. To my sisters Fabienne Verpile, Saradjine Batrony, Judith Jean, Cassandre Siliac and their wonderful husbands, I love you all and you all have been a part of this doctoral journey. To my team at Faith in God Missionaries Inc.: my brother William Cesar, Ilani De Leon, Antoine Gabriel, Stanley Jones (YSB), all the doctors, workers and volunteers who all shared my vision of human development by helping the least fortunate with food, trades, a health clinic and soon churches, schools throughout Haiti, The Dominican Republic, Panama and Africa, I thank you all for your noble work. God along with all of you have accorded a purpose to my life and are permitting me to attain my full potential daily.

Personal Note from Dr. Marc A. NADER

Profound analysis may sometimes make one wonder if mass murder regularly occurring in Western World coupled with a large number of highly depressed individuals are not the results of removing God out of the public schools along with parental rights and virtue which have been stripped away.

When these two essential elements are removed, a deranged society is molded by cause of God and high-principled parents being the bedrock of a peaceful and equitable society.

Table of Contents

Abstract

Acknowledgement

Dedication

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the Problem

Background, Context and Theoretical Framework

Background

Context

Theoretical Framework

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Research Questions

Central Question

Sub-Questions

Rationale, Relevance and Significance of the Study

Rationale

Relevance

Significance of the Study

Nature of the Study

Definition of Terms

Assumptions, Limitations and Delimitation

Assumptions

Limitations

Delimitation

Chapter One Summary

CHAPTER TWO. LITERATURE REVIEW

Introduction to the Literature Review

Theoretical Framework

Existing Problem

Themes, Trends and Main Components of Shared-Leadership

Directive Leadership

Transformational Leadership

Transactional Leadership

Transitional Leadership

Empowering Leadership

Transcendence

Connectedness

Meaningful

Compassion

Mindful

The Eleven Sub-Elements of Shared-Leadership Discussed

Review of Research Literature and Methodological Literature

Shared-Leadership Defined/ History

Shared-Leadership and Performance

Shared-Leadership and Organizational Goals

Shared-Leadership and Career Advancement

Shared-Leadership and Commitment

Shared-Leadership and Professional Development

Gap in the Literature, Arguments and Synthesis of Themes

Chapter Two Summary

CHAPTER THREE. METHODOLOGY

Introduction to Chapter Three

Research Design

Target Population, Sampling Method, and Related Procedures

Target Population

Sampling Method

Sample Size

Setting

Recruitment

Instrumentation

Data Collection Procedure

Data Analysis Procedures

Credibility

Transferability

Dependability

Confirmability

Ethical Issues

Researcher's Position Statement

Conflict of Interest Assessment

Position Statement

Ethical Issues in the Study

Chapter Three Summary

CHAPTER FOUR. DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

Introduction to Chapter Four

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Results

Question 1: Please Select your Age Range

Question 2: What is your Mode or Type of Employment?

Question 3: What Type of Shared-Leadership is Experienced by your Manager or Leader?

Question 4: Are there Advantages of Shared-Leadership in the Workplace?

Question 5: The Type of Leadership Chosen in (3) has Influenced my Happiness at Work

Question 6: The Type of Leadership Chosen in (3) has Influenced my Performance Behavior in Terms of Career Advancement

Question 7: The Type of Shared-Leadership Selected in Question (3) has Influenced my Performance Behavior Regarding Commitment at Work

Question 8: The Type of Shared-Leadership Selected in Question (3) has Influenced my Performance Behavior in Terms of Organizational Goals/Outcomes

Question 9: The Type of Leadership Chosen in (3) has Influenced my Performance Behavior in Terms of Career Advancement

Question 10: The Type of Shared-Leadership Selected in Question (3) has Influenced my Performance Behavior in Terms of Professional Development

Gender

Household Income

Demographic Profile

Devices Used

Chapter Four Summary

CHAPTER FIVE. CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION

Introduction to Chapter Five

Summary of the Results

Questionnaire

Discussion of the Results

Discussion Relevant to the Literature

Implications of the Results for Practice

Limitations

Recommendations

Conclusion

CHAPTER SIX. THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

Significance of Diversity in the Current Social Order

Diversity’s Impact and Implications for Organizational Goal

Context in which my Organization Needs to Operate

Recruiting New Talents

Key Stakeholders’ Analysis

Diversity’s Current Trends in the Non-Profit Organizational Field

Understanding Internal Functions Human Resources

Internet Technology Department

The Importance of Diversity in Meeting Goals

Diversity Benefits in the Workplace while Aiming at Goals

Critical Thinking

CHAPTER SEVEN. SOCIAL MEDIA ON CONSUMERS AND CONSULTING SERVICES

Change Management in Consulting Services

Analysis of the Trends Impacting in the Ar-ea

Leading Firms in the Area

Challenges Faced According to the Trend

REFERENCES

List of Figures

List of Tables

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the Problem

The purpose of this descriptive study is to explore the influence shared-leadership has on entry-level retail employees’ performance behavior between the ages of 18 and 30. Shared-leadership is a term utilized for collective tasks sharing; it implies being associated in a collaborative way to create common purpose. Leadership is distributed while workers carry out tasks within the organization with the type of leadership selected (Martin, Liao, & Cambell, 2013). Shared-leadership can also be defined as minimizing employees’ dissatisfaction and at the same time, pursuing their well-being consistently (Loewenstein, 2013). Five different types of leadership have been identified with shared-leadership: Directive, transformational, transactional, transitional and empowering.

Guidance and goals are