Posts by SAM Headquarters
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Aligning HR Function to Business Objectives and Strategy – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
This presentation explores how aligning HR functions with business strategy strengthens recruitment, training, culture, and performance outcomes, positioning HR as a strategic partner.
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Using Evidence-Based Management to Improve the Hiring Process – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
This presentation explores how evidence-based management practices can improve hiring outcomes by reducing bias, increasing consistency, and focusing decisions on job-related competencies and skills.
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Mapping Air Quality in Indiana: A Geospatial and Data-Driven Analysis – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
Understanding air quality at the community level is essential for improving public health outcomes and supporting data-informed environmental decision-making. This accepted presentation examines air pollution disparities across Indiana using a […]
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Building Healthy Organizations from the Inside Out: How Leader Psychological Capital Shapes Culture, Resilience, and Results – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
Most organizational health efforts focus on behavior rather than the psychological resources leaders use to shape systems. This session explores how leader Psychological Capital drives culture, resilience, and performance, offering practical tools for building healthier organizations from the inside out.
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Psychological Capital as a Leadership-Dependent Mechanism of Organizational Health: A Meta-Analytic Synthesis and Theoretical Reframing – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
Is Psychological Capital more than an individual performance trait? This accepted SAM International Business Conference presentation synthesizes two decades of research to position Psychological Capital as a leadership-dependent psychological resource that shapes organizational health, resilience, and system-level outcomes.
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Educator Demoralization, Outward Mindset, and Coactive Power: Developing the DOMP Scale – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
How can educational leaders better understand and address educator demoralization? This accepted SAM International Business Conference presentation introduces the DOMP scale, a research-based instrument designed to measure demoralization, mindset, and power independently. The study offers practical insights for leaders and policymakers seeking to create more supportive educational environments.
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An Exploration of Digital Resilience by Hispanic Businesses in the Midwest – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
How did Hispanic small and mid-sized enterprises adapt to survive the COVID-19 pandemic? This accepted SAM International Business Conference presentation explores digital resilience among Hispanic-owned businesses in the Midwest, highlighting how digital technologies supported customer engagement, efficiency, and business continuity during a period of significant disruption.
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Six-Sigma and DMAIC: A Framework for Data-Driven Improvement in Higher Education – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
How can higher education institutions turn data into meaningful action for student success? This accepted SAM International Business Conference presentation explores the application of Six-Sigma and the DMAIC framework to improve retention and graduation outcomes. Using real-world experience from a regional university, the session highlights practical tools that help institutions translate analytics into targeted improvement initiatives.
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Professional Presence in Practice: Elevating Your Personal Brand – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
Professional presence is not just about appearance. It is about clarity, credibility, and how others experience you at work. This accepted SAM International Business Conference workshop guides participants through practical strategies to define, refine, and strengthen their personal brand, offering tools to elevate confidence, visibility, and professional impact at every career stage.
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Attributes of Healthy Boards in Health Care Organizations – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
Effective governance is essential to the success and sustainability of health care organizations, particularly in environments defined by regulatory complexity, financial pressure, and patient-centered accountability. This accepted practitioner research presentation […]
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The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Diversity in Strengthening Corporate Social Responsibility – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
How do emotional intelligence and diversity shape the success of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives? This accepted SAM International Business Conference presentation examines how high-EQ leadership and inclusive organizational cultures enhance ethical decision-making, stakeholder trust, and long-term CSR impact. Through case examples and qualitative research, the session reframes CSR as a leadership-driven strategy rooted in emotional intelligence and diversity.
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Employee Organizational Commitment – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
What drives employee commitment in today’s evolving workplace? This accepted SAM International Business Conference presentation examines how ethical leadership, organizational support, and employee–employer relationships influence job satisfaction, retention, and long-term organizational sustainability. Drawing on original survey data and established theory, the session reframes commitment as a dynamic and relational exchange rather than a static expectation.
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Patient Mortality: Examining the Relationship Between Workplace Civility, Psychological Safety, and Supervisor Responsiveness – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
Patient safety remains a persistent challenge in healthcare, with preventable harm and sentinel events continuing to impact patient outcomes. This accepted SAM International Business Conference poster presentation explores the relationship between patient mortality and key organizational factors, including workplace civility, psychological safety, and supervisor responsiveness. Grounded in established leadership and organizational behavior frameworks, the research highlights how leadership practices and employee perceptions can directly influence patient safety and quality of care in hospital settings.
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What Causes Individuals’ Organizational Commitment – SAMIBC2026 Presentation
What motivates individuals to commit to their organizations in today’s evolving workplace? This accepted SAM International Business Conference presentation explores how work life balance, career development, and authentic interpersonal relationships influence employee commitment and retention. Drawing on student research, the session invites leaders and managers to rethink traditional approaches and consider more holistic, people-centered strategies that support long-term engagement and organizational success.
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Leadership Links #21
This week’s edition looks at leadership choices that balance growth ambition with execution discipline. A semiconductor firm times a CEO transition at a profitability inflection. A health sciences chairman calls for renewed, values led engagement. A fast growing restaurant brand brings outside firepower to its board. A global risk advisor elevates a regional chief to match opportunity with local fluency. A specialty pharma company appoints a biotech veteran to scale innovation and partnerships.
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Leadership Links #20
This week’s edition looks at how leadership adapts culture, continuity, and strategy in changing environments. A new academic study shows corporate culture messaging shifts with national politics. A real estate CEO’s temporary medical leave puts succession and operating rhythm to the test. Fresh board appointments signal strategy in motion. Sector outlooks remind leaders that risk and business model design are converging. Even publishing tech events now point to rapid reinvention of customer experience.
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Leadership Links #19
Porsche names Michael Leiters CEO for 2026, Santos loses its CFO, Heathrow lines up a new chair, Michael Dell calls for manufactured urgency, and Hyundai Motor India installs its first Indian CEO with a major investment plan.
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Leadership Links # 18
This week’s edition focuses on execution under pressure and the structures leaders use to turn strategy into results. Virgin Atlantic selects a proven operator to steer reliability and premium experience. ANZ lays out a tougher, clearer plan that ties costs to outcomes. FedEx finalizes a freight spin-off team to unlock cycle-specific focus. Volkswagen Group confirms a CEO to scale SEAT and CUPRA through electrification. HBR closes with a practical playbook for when old success conditions vanish.
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Jonathan Steinberg Announced as Keynote Speaker for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Jonathan Steinberg, Director of Research and Analytics at EurekaFacts, as a Keynote Speaker for Educational Research & Measurement Day during the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, taking place March 16–21, 2026, at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island.
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Ross Markle Announced as Featured Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Ross Markle, Ph.D., Founder and Managing Director of DIA Higher Education Collaborators, as a Featured Presenter for Educational Research […]
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Steven Holtzman Announced as Featured Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Steven Holtzman, Senior Scientist at the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), as a Featured Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day during the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, taking place March 16–21, 2026, at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island.
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Dr. Felice D. Billups Announced as Special Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Dr. Felice D. Billups, Ed.D., Professor of Educational Leadership at Johnson & Wales University, as a Special Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day during the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, taking place March 16–21, 2026, at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island.
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Leadership Links #16
CEO shifts and org redesigns headline this week’s Leadership Links, from GSK’s planned handoff to Oracle’s co-CEOs and Mercedes’s tech and production refresh. Plus, healthtech M&A accelerates and MakeMyTrip adds new operating and finance leaders. Get board-ready takeaways on succession, structure, and execution.
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Last Call to Make Your Voice Heard: Join a SAM Committee Today
Time is running out to be part of one of the most impactful ways you can shape the future of the Society for Advancement of Management. Our call for committee nominations is closing soon, and this is your final chance to step forward or nominate a colleague who can help lead SAM into its next chapter.
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Celebrate Excellence and Inspire Achievement: Join the Awards Committee
The Society for Advancement of Management has a proud tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership, innovation, and community impact. The Awards Committee is at the center of this tradition, playing a vital role in shaping how we honor those whose contributions make a difference in the field of management.