The Refractive Thinker(R) Vol XVII

Join Brian Smith, founder of the Billionaire brand UGG Boots, and our contributing scholars as they discuss doctoral research regarding the effective management of a diverse and global work force.The focus is on the contributions diverse cultures make to enhance working together in the business landscape. This volume will continue to shape the conversation of future success in business leadership around the world.Chapter 1: Dr. James D. Bennett & Dr. Thomas E. Bennett, Jr.--Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs: Perspectives of Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and BankersChapter 2: Dr. Frank Musmar--The Effect of the Organizational Vision on Remote Employees EngagementChapter 3: Dr. Curtis D. Curry--The Good Organizational Citizen: Individualist or Collectivist?Chapter 4: Dr. Cynthia J. Young--Ensuring Prosperous Knowledge Flow from the Silent Generation through Generation Z in a Global WorkforceChapter 5: Dr. Lee Marais--Escaping the Cultural Psychic Prison: Employee Engagement as a Refractive PrismChapter 6: Dr. Eric Makoni--The Global Employee: Engaging a Mosaic WorkforceChapter 7: Dr. Abigail Adewoye & Dr. Tokunbo Majaro--Global Leadership and Cross-Cultural Competencies: Leading Beyond AwarenessChapter 8: Dr. Tammie Jones--Retaining New TeachersChapter 9: Dr. Dawn Marie Kier--The Hidden DNA in Leaders that Impacts CultureChapter 10: Dr. Yvonne Gonzalez, Dr. Teresa Sanders, & Dr. Cheryl Lentz--Why Can't Professional Educators Talk About the Elephants in the Room?: The Undiscussables of CultureAdditional details and author profiles may be found at www.RefractiveThinker.com