Date of Award
Summer 2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Committee Chair
Dale Lamb
Abstract
This dissertation examined the impact of servant leadership within a Black nonprofit organization facing hiring challenges, particularly during organizational growth. The study explored how the leadership style of an executive leader influences employee experiences at a Black nonprofit organization. Using a mixed methods approach, quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess employee perceptions of servant leadership and its effects on various aspects of their employment journey, including hiring, onboarding, professional learning, personal development, and opportunities for career advancement. By investigating these dynamics, the study sought to contribute to a deeper understanding of how servant leadership and robust human resource management practices can mitigate hiring challenges and enhance the overall employee experience. The findings inform theoretical discussions on servant leadership and the employee experience and offer practical insights for improving policies and human resource management practices at Black nonprofit organizations.
Recommended Citation
Dozier, Whitley, "Hiring Practices in Black Nonprofit Organizations: Servant Leadership and the Employee Experience" (2024). Doctor of Education Dissertations. 189.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/education-dissertations/189
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