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- Title
- Remittances, Health and Education: A Cross-Country Study.
- Creator
- Zhunio, Maria Cristina, Vishwasrao, Sharmila, Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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This study examines the effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure (strength of social ties) on individual actions. lt has been suggested that the informal structure of relations that develops within firms affects the actions of individuals perhaps more so than formal structure. Ifthis is true, when studying organizations perhaps more effort should be given to examining the effects of the structure of social relations within the firm . This study has attempted to take the...
Show moreThis study examines the effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure (strength of social ties) on individual actions. lt has been suggested that the informal structure of relations that develops within firms affects the actions of individuals perhaps more so than formal structure. Ifthis is true, when studying organizations perhaps more effort should be given to examining the effects of the structure of social relations within the firm . This study has attempted to take the first steps in beginning to systematically study identifiable and predictable effects of the informal structure of relations on the behavior of individuals. During the process of examining the etfects of epistemic motives and individual social structure on the actions of individuals, two important questions were addressed. First, what are the effects of epistemic motives on the formation of individual social structure? The findings of this study suggest that the need for closure and the need for cognition affect the formation of individual social structure in different and identifiable ways. In addition, the level of epistemic motivation atiects the degree to which social interactions affect tie strength. The second question is what are the effects of individual social structures on individual actions? The findings of this study suggest that the tie strength of an individual's social structure appears to affect interdependent actions; but, tie strength does not affect independent actions. In addition, an understanding about individuals' inclinations to take interdependent or independent actions is enhanced when the effects of both epistemic motives and social structure are considered. The findings of this study suggest that information about the epistemic motives of employees can provide insight into the fonnation of the individual social structures and the intrinsic desire of employees to take interdependent or independent actions. The effects of epistemic motives and individual social structure on individual actions, the organizing process and the formulation and implementation of strategies are discussed.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2008
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000311
- Subject Headings
- Emigration and Immigration--Economic Aspects, Emigrant Remittances, Emigration and Immigration--Government Policy
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Social impact of entrepreneurial immigrants on Florida’s gold coast.
- Creator
- Coltea, Noemi, Bryan, Valerie, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
- Abstract/Description
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At the dawn of a new presidential election, we are reminded that what separates the United States from the rest of the world are the immigrants who came here in the pursuit of the American Dream. These immigrants do not just come to the United States as workers, but also as consumers and entrepreneurs who contribute to the American economy, and use the profits created by their successful entrepreneurship(s) in a way that they become catalysts of change. None of the studies have managed to...
Show moreAt the dawn of a new presidential election, we are reminded that what separates the United States from the rest of the world are the immigrants who came here in the pursuit of the American Dream. These immigrants do not just come to the United States as workers, but also as consumers and entrepreneurs who contribute to the American economy, and use the profits created by their successful entrepreneurship(s) in a way that they become catalysts of change. None of the studies have managed to track the qualities and perceptions of these entrepreneurial immigrants turned philanthropists since the 1940’s. By focusing on their life experiences using an instrumental case study approach, we start to form the profile of the modern day immigrant entrepreneur and philanthropist by analyzing them through five lenses: immigration, adult education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and philanthropy. Using these five lenses, we can better understand the optative aspects of entrepreneurial immigrantship as a part of social impact on Florida’s Gold Coast. Their core family values of tithing and lending a helping hand to those in need transfer into social activism in terms of donations of wealth and donations of time. Although they do not consider themselves leaders in the communities they live and work in, the research findings are quite the opposite. They are socially involved through memberships and leadership positions on local, national, and international non- profit boards, they spearhead major fundraising events and initiatives, and they establish private or corporate foundations and even support candidates seeking political office, whether here or abroad. In essence, they became philanthropists and community activists, who by virtue of immigrating and opening their businesses here add value to Florida’s Gold Coast.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004093, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004093
- Subject Headings
- Emigration and immigration -- Economic aspects, Immigrants -- United States -- Florida -- History, New business enterprises, Social entrepreneurship., Success in business
- Format
- Document (PDF)
