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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
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Divide and Conquer: Effects of Highlighting Sub-Group Divisions on Leader Support from the Majority
DownloadSpring 2021
All groups have prototypes, “fuzzy sets” of attributes that define the group’s identity. These prototypes are dynamic, creating opportunities for leaders to promote versions of the group prototype that fit their vision for this group’s future. Previous studies have suggested leaders can use...
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Navigating Uncertainty: Harnessing Social Identity Rhetoric for Effective Change Leadership
DownloadSpring 2024
Leadership is a crucial force in shaping group identity and initiating collective changes within groups, particularly during times of uncertainty. The use of affirmations in rhetoric to convey a clear group identity that reduces uncertain feelings can garner more support for leaders when group...