International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior: Volume 20 Issue 1

Resistance is overcome in one dialogic OD model (Appreciative Inquiry)

Anthony H. Schmidt

This study was launched because practitioners of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) instilled awareness for needed AI outcome research. Therefore, the goal of this research was to identify…

The potential for paracrisis in corporate philanthropy and social media

Jeanne M. Persuit

Corporate philanthropy in the U.S. has emerged since the mid-19th century. This essay takes a historical and interpretive perspective on its practice. The author categorizes…

Social media responsiveness in the public sector: A study of social media adoption in three functional areas of local government

Daniel J. Seigler

Based on the importance of citizen participation and the collaborative potential of online social media tools, this study tests four proposed influences on administrators who are…

Social media in state lotteries: Exploring the role of technology in program marketing

Staci M. Zavattaro, Daniel L. Fay

State-sponsored lotteries are adopted to raise funds for state programs. As such, there is a public mission within these organizations; however, most operate like private…