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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"mission-driven"”.
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Towards mission-driven summarization for tactical networks
… set. In the current thesis, we propose a new mission-driven summarization layer that understands the application needs and optimizes the network resources using the sampling technique. This work is similar to the existing summarization efforts but is distinguished by three key factors. First, …
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Mission-driven Sensor Network Design for Space Domain Awareness
This research presents a novel framework for optimizing sensor networks to enhance Space Domain Awareness in the face of a burgeoning resident space object population. By employing advanced metaheuristic optimization techniques and high-fidelity modeling and simulation, this research investigates …
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Strengthening Mission through Strategy: An Analysis of the Mission-Driven Excellence Strategy
… to implement a new strategy that focuses on mission. The OSR designed the strategy, created tools and materials to support the churches in implementing the Mission-driven Excellence (MdX) strategy. MdX combines planning and direction that helps church leaders to think strategically. MdX is a …
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Entrepreneurial Leadership in a Midwestern Mission-driven Company: A Qualitative Intrinsic Case Study
… leadership was utilized in a midwestern mission-driven company that has been in existence for ten years. Company documents and 27 participant interviews were reviewed during the four data analysis phases. The preparation step prepared the data for analysis, while the exploration step …
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Mission-driven communication for the non-profit organization: a case study of the Downtown Spokane Partnership
<p>"The development, content, and application of mission statements have been highly researched, studied, and discussed in generic terms. This case study was designed to develop and expand understanding of the mission of Downtown Spokane Partnership, rather than to generalize beyond it. …
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FOLLOWING THE LEADER OR LEADING THE FOLLOWER? THE EFFECTS OF MISSION-DRIVEN VS. LEADER-DRIVEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
… The concepts of and distinctions between mission-driven and leader-driven followership are examined through the lens of citizen engagement. Three hypotheses are tested using data gathered through self-administered surveys from neighbors who attended neighborhood association meetings in …
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Analyzing the alignment of incentives, control, and economics in development agreements between private developers and mission-driven institutions
… agreements between private developers and mission-driven institutions. Mission-driven institutions, such as churches, hospitals and universities, need to compete in their relative industries, and must leverage real estate assets as effectively as possible. In many cases, the best …
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The Relationship Between Student Engagement and the Development of Character in Mission Driven Faith-Based Colleges and Universities as Measured by the National Survey of Student Engagement
<p>For many institutions devoted to their mission, especially those that state as their I goal the promotion of character development, the need for measurement tools becomes a priority. These tools can by used not only to assess the stated outcomes, but also to guide I institutional policies, …
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Anchored in Mission: Decision-Making Among Student Affairs Administrators in Jesuit Universities During the Covid-19 Crisis
… sustainability, public health imperatives, and mission-driven commitments. At Jesuit colleges and universities, these challenges were further shaped by fundamental Jesuit tenants. This study examines how eight executive leaders in student affairs at Jesuit institutions reported the navigation of …
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From Vacant to Valuable: Building Community Wealth through Brownfield Redevelopment in Legacy Industrial Cities
… for job-dense uses—it examines the potential for mission-driven organizations to use brownfield redevelopment to anchor wealth locally and proactively resist displacement. By analyzing case studies in Buffalo, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Philadelphia, the research tackles three questions: How do …
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Leadership and Teacher Engagement: A Case Study
… Five major themes emerged from the data: (a) Mission-Driven; (b) Jesuit Identity, Values, and Spirituality; (c) A Culture of Professionalism; (d) Collaborative Relationships, Trust, and Communication; and (e) Shared Leadership. These themes led to the formation of the Five-Factor Teacher …
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Examining Competitive Intensity and Social Enterprise Performance
… Enterprises’(SE) manage their economically-driven activities with their mission-related activity and how these impact their relative economic and social performance. Given the little research that has been done on external factors within SEs, competitive intensity and its impact on the …
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Redefining Tradition: A Critical Examination of Recruitment Strategies and Institutional Policies for Nontraditional Undergraduate Students at Private Catholic Colleges and Universities
… institutional sustainability, diversity, and mission alignment. Using an evaluation research methodology, this study draws on in-depth interviews, surveys, and document analysis, to investigate and analyze recruitment strategies, institutional policies, and their alignment with university …
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New financing and business models to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics
… examples highlight the potential for creative mission-driven models to speed up drug development and provide capital in the earliest, and often riskiest, stages of drug development. These models are collaborative and leverage the expertise of the various stakeholders in the process, including …
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Expanding access to assisted living in Massachusetts : five models of greater affordability
… Also, education and support for locally-based mission driven sponsors is a key initiative for state and local governments and industry leaders.
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A New Era for the Old Dominion: Strategies for the Virginia State Government to Lead an Equitable & Ambitious Energy Transition
… neoclassical economic policy and a move towards mission driven industrial policy. In this era of transition, the emerging clean energy industry faces a particular legal regime where much of the authority over and regulation of our energy system happens at the state level. Recognizing this …
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CHARACTERIZING ENABLING INNOVATIONS AND ENABLING THINKING
… introduction of offerings, non-profits in their mission-driven initiatives, universities and agencies in their drive for discoveries and inventions, or governments in their desire to improve the quality of life of their citizens. Yet, despite these pursuits, innovations with long-lasting, …
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A Study Of The Perceptions Of Pastoral Crisis Intervention As A Crisis Debriefing Strategy Among Resident Directors At Select Catholic Colleges And Universities
… of higher education in their assessment of how mission-driven practices influence employee impressions and attitudes.</p>
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POST-EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS: EXTENDING THE EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP FRAMEWORK BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF EMPLOYMENT
… citizenship. Furthermore, while social and mission-driven motivations were positively related to alumni program involvement, career and pragmatic motivations were not significantly associated with involvement. The findings in Study 1 prompted additional questions that I examined in a second …
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A needle in a haystack : a single case study on how school administrators attract, select, and retain highly qualified teachers in rural private schools.
… allowed leaders to frame their schools as mission-driven communities that offer a distinctive educational experience. During selection, administrators chose candidates based upon personality and fit within their school’s culture. After evaluation, intuition guided the administrator’s final …
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