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Handbook of Research on Human Factors in Contemporary Workforce Development

Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke LLC, USA) and Harish C. Chandan (Argosy University, USA)
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Release Date: March, 2017 | Copyright: © 2017 | Pages: 563

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9781522525684
EISBN13: 9781522525691
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2568-4

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The development of any organization is deeply connected with the influences of its employees. By implementing new competencies in the workforce, both the employees and the business overall can thrive.

The Handbook of Research on Human Factors in Contemporary Workforce Development is a pivotal source for the latest scholarly perspectives on social aspects and employee influences on modern business environments. Including a range of topics such as gender diversity, performance appraisal, and job satisfaction, this publication is an ideal reference for academics, professionals, students, and practitioners seeking content on optimizing development in contemporary organizations.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Business Communication
  • Gender Diversity
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Managerial Bullying
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Virtual Work Environments

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Bryan Christiansen is an Adjunct Business Professor at Southern New Hampshire University and a co-Founder of the management consultancy, Soluvex, LLC (New Mexico), in the USA. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the IGI Global Book Series, Advances in Digital Crime, Forensics, and Cyber Terrorism as well as Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies. Christiansen is fluent in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently learning Russian. He is presently in Costa Rica to conduct primary research for a Reference book on Latin America and the Caribbean, and to establish a manufacturing plant for clean energy products and semiconductors in the region. Christiansen will give a presentation in New York City in 2025 for his work on organizational sociology. He has presented at several universities in other countries including Oxford University in the United Kingdom (2016). Bryan Christiansen es un profesor adjunto de negocios en la Southern New Hampshire University y cofundador de la consultora de gestión Soluvex, LLC (Nuevo México), en Estados Unidos. Actualmente es editor en jefe de la serie de libros IGI Global, Avances en delitos digitales, ciencia forense y terrorismo cibernético, así como Avances en psicología, salud mental y estudios del comportamiento. Christiansen habla chino, japonés y español con fluidez y actualmente está aprendiendo ruso. Actualmente se encuentra en Costa Rica para realizar una investigación primaria para un libro de referencia sobre América Latina y el Caribe y para establecer una planta de fabricación de semiconductores y productos de energía limpia en la región. Christiansen dará una presentación en la ciudad de Nueva York en 2025 por su trabajo sobre sociología organizacional. Ha presentado en varias universidades de otros países incluida la Universidad de Oxford en el Reino Unido (2016).
Dr. Harish C. Chandan is Professor of Business at Argosy University, Atlanta. He was interim chair of the business program in 2011. He received President’s award for excellence in teaching in 2007, 2008 and 2009. His teaching philosophy is grounded in the learner needs and life-long learning. His research interests include research methods, leadership, marketing, and organizational behavior. He has published 20 peer-reviewed articles in business journals and five chapters in business reference books. Dr. Chandan has presented conference papers at Academy of Management, International Academy of Business and Management, Southeast Association of Information Systems, and Academy of International Business. Prior to joining Argosy, Dr. Chandan managed optical fiber and cable product qualification laboratories for Lucent Technologies, Bell Laboratories. During his career with Lucent, he had 40 technical publications, a chapter in a book and five patents.

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