Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Program
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
5-2018
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Bethany Flora
Committee Members
William Flora, Pamela Scott, Joe Sherlin
Abstract
A qualitative case study was conducted to document 12 employees’ perceptions of thriving in a Fortune 500 Company. The case study enabled the researcher to explore the perceptions of thriving among employees with varying levels of grit and resilience using maximum variation sampling strategy. The grit and resilience of these employees had been previously measured through a 14-item Adversity Quotient (AQ) Profile and a 10-item Grit Gauge (GG) assessment. Through analysis of interviews, concept maps, and a ranking exercise the researcher was able to identify the most critical factors that lead to thriving in the Fortune 500 Company. The factors include: positive connections, support of family, support of co-workers and others, shared passion, a sense of resolve and determination, and time for self and others. Additional findings from the research were documented and recommendations were made for leaders of corporate organizations and for further research.
Document Type
Dissertation - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Pack, April, "Thriving in a Fortune 500 Company: A Case Study of Grit, Resilience, and Employee Perceptions" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3380. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3380
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.