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Papers by Karen Waner

Research paper thumbnail of Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to Compare Personality Types of Business Teachers Who Teach Office Occupations with Personality Types of Office Professionals

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural Context and the New Communication Principles for Intercultural Communication

This paper discusses the problems surrounding intercultural business communication as well as app... more This paper discusses the problems surrounding intercultural business communication as well as approaches to teaching college level business students appropriate communication skills for intercultural settings. Considered are the classification of countries by cultural context, i.e. how large a role culture, social values, and traditional social customs play in business deaLtngs, and problems associated with doing business in high-and low-context culture countries. Also presented are means by which the teacher can enhance the learning experience for international students to improve their communication skills for the international marketplace. Finally, pedagogical principles for teaching intercultural communication skills for communicating in the global village of business are presented. It is noted that the prevailing concept in international and intercultural communication is empathy, and as the world develops into a global village, empathy for cultural orientation is vital for the business person. (GLR)

Research paper thumbnail of Student Teams Learning to Cope with Conflict

Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of Two Points of View on Elementary School Keyboarding

Business Education Forum, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of The Multidimensional Communication Process: A Communication Paradigm for the 21st Century

Research paper thumbnail of Team Climate and Productivity for Similar Majors Versus Mixed Majors

Http Dx Doi Org 10 3200 Joeb 83 5 265 269, Aug 7, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Viewpoint: Can TQM Fill a Gap in Higher Education?

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 08832323 1997 10118328, Jul 30, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Family Benefits—What Are Students' Attitudes and Expectations by Gender?

Journal of Education for Business, 2007

... Students should under-stand that both salary and leave poli-cies are part of the compensation... more ... Students should under-stand that both salary and leave poli-cies are part of the compensation pack-age. ... TABLE 2. Gender Differences Between Students When Ranking Employ-ment and Leave Policies Percentage of frequencies Leave policy 1 2 3 4 5 Mdn p ...

Research paper thumbnail of Team Climate and Productivity for Similar Majors Versus Mixed Majors

Journal of Education for Business, 2008

... NOTES Janet K. Winter, EdD, is a professor of man-agement and teaches primarily business comm... more ... NOTES Janet K. Winter, EdD, is a professor of man-agement and teaches primarily business commu-nications; she researches in the areas of business ... Joan C. Neal-Mansfield, PhD, is a professor of management and dean of the Harmon Col-lege of Business Administration. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Family Issues in the Workplace: Are Students on Track?

Journal of Education for Business, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of Viewpoint: Can TQM Fill a Gap in Higher Education?

Journal of Education for Business, 1997

A major criticism of colleges and uni-versities is the emphasis on content memorization rather th... more A major criticism of colleges and uni-versities is the emphasis on content memorization rather than on helping students acquire marketable skills tied to work performance. Experts have sug-gested that workers must have the ca-pacity for integrative and adaptive learning ...

Research paper thumbnail of Group Writing versus Individual Writing—Is there a Difference in Achievement?

Journal of Education for Business, 1995

... Incomplete A mess Inaccurate No structure Trite Glaring faults May be negative Very, very unc... more ... Incomplete A mess Inaccurate No structure Trite Glaring faults May be negative Very, very unclear No YOU 2 Refusal direct or unclear Unclear presentation Extremely trite Structural problems Incomplete or unclear Errors of sentence structure and grammar ...

Research paper thumbnail of Business Communication Competencies Needed by Employees as Perceived by Business Faculty and Business Professionals

Business Communication Quarterly, 1995

Abstract Implementation of total quality management and continu ous process improvement require v... more Abstract Implementation of total quality management and continu ous process improvement require validation of competencies by an institution's customers. This study was designed to determine if business faculty and business professionals perceive (a) business writing ...

Research paper thumbnail of Student and Instructor Use of Comments on Business Communication Papers

Business Communication Quarterly, 1996

Writing comments on student papers takes tremendous effort, and this study attempted to determine... more Writing comments on student papers takes tremendous effort, and this study attempted to determine how students use these comments, the importance of the comments, and methods to encourage students to use comments. The results revealed that students' course grades did not correlate with their use of comments; however, students were likely to review comments if they had to rewrite assignments.

Research paper thumbnail of How Male, Female, and Mixed-Gender Groups Regard Interaction and Leadership Differences in the Business Communication Course

Business Communication Quarterly, 2001

... Janet K. Winter Joan C. Neal Karen K. Waner Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg ..... more ... Janet K. Winter Joan C. Neal Karen K. Waner Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg ... Socialization has resulted in some rather unreal conditions for unions in that men are likely to be perceived as leaders unless the group is made up mainly of women. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Harder Than I Thought: A Qualitative Study of the Implementation of a Total Quality Management Approach in Business Education

Innovative Higher Education, 1998

ABSTRACT After a brief discussion of the role of Total Quality Management (TQM) in higher educati... more ABSTRACT After a brief discussion of the role of Total Quality Management (TQM) in higher education, this article analyzes factors impacting its adoption in the Management Department at Central Missouri State University (Central). In examining the program at Central a brief history of the program is presented along with the results of a qualitative analysis of interviews of the faculty engaged in the program. This information provides useful insights to the development of TQM processes in education. Several key factors are identified including outcomes, the educational process, and student assessment.

Research paper thumbnail of Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to Compare Personality Types of Business Teachers Who Teach Office Occupations with Personality Types of Office Professionals

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural Context and the New Communication Principles for Intercultural Communication

This paper discusses the problems surrounding intercultural business communication as well as app... more This paper discusses the problems surrounding intercultural business communication as well as approaches to teaching college level business students appropriate communication skills for intercultural settings. Considered are the classification of countries by cultural context, i.e. how large a role culture, social values, and traditional social customs play in business deaLtngs, and problems associated with doing business in high-and low-context culture countries. Also presented are means by which the teacher can enhance the learning experience for international students to improve their communication skills for the international marketplace. Finally, pedagogical principles for teaching intercultural communication skills for communicating in the global village of business are presented. It is noted that the prevailing concept in international and intercultural communication is empathy, and as the world develops into a global village, empathy for cultural orientation is vital for the business person. (GLR)

Research paper thumbnail of Student Teams Learning to Cope with Conflict

Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of Two Points of View on Elementary School Keyboarding

Business Education Forum, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of The Multidimensional Communication Process: A Communication Paradigm for the 21st Century

Research paper thumbnail of Team Climate and Productivity for Similar Majors Versus Mixed Majors

Http Dx Doi Org 10 3200 Joeb 83 5 265 269, Aug 7, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Viewpoint: Can TQM Fill a Gap in Higher Education?

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 08832323 1997 10118328, Jul 30, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Family Benefits—What Are Students' Attitudes and Expectations by Gender?

Journal of Education for Business, 2007

... Students should under-stand that both salary and leave poli-cies are part of the compensation... more ... Students should under-stand that both salary and leave poli-cies are part of the compensation pack-age. ... TABLE 2. Gender Differences Between Students When Ranking Employ-ment and Leave Policies Percentage of frequencies Leave policy 1 2 3 4 5 Mdn p ...

Research paper thumbnail of Team Climate and Productivity for Similar Majors Versus Mixed Majors

Journal of Education for Business, 2008

... NOTES Janet K. Winter, EdD, is a professor of man-agement and teaches primarily business comm... more ... NOTES Janet K. Winter, EdD, is a professor of man-agement and teaches primarily business commu-nications; she researches in the areas of business ... Joan C. Neal-Mansfield, PhD, is a professor of management and dean of the Harmon Col-lege of Business Administration. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Family Issues in the Workplace: Are Students on Track?

Journal of Education for Business, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of Viewpoint: Can TQM Fill a Gap in Higher Education?

Journal of Education for Business, 1997

A major criticism of colleges and uni-versities is the emphasis on content memorization rather th... more A major criticism of colleges and uni-versities is the emphasis on content memorization rather than on helping students acquire marketable skills tied to work performance. Experts have sug-gested that workers must have the ca-pacity for integrative and adaptive learning ...

Research paper thumbnail of Group Writing versus Individual Writing—Is there a Difference in Achievement?

Journal of Education for Business, 1995

... Incomplete A mess Inaccurate No structure Trite Glaring faults May be negative Very, very unc... more ... Incomplete A mess Inaccurate No structure Trite Glaring faults May be negative Very, very unclear No YOU 2 Refusal direct or unclear Unclear presentation Extremely trite Structural problems Incomplete or unclear Errors of sentence structure and grammar ...

Research paper thumbnail of Business Communication Competencies Needed by Employees as Perceived by Business Faculty and Business Professionals

Business Communication Quarterly, 1995

Abstract Implementation of total quality management and continu ous process improvement require v... more Abstract Implementation of total quality management and continu ous process improvement require validation of competencies by an institution's customers. This study was designed to determine if business faculty and business professionals perceive (a) business writing ...

Research paper thumbnail of Student and Instructor Use of Comments on Business Communication Papers

Business Communication Quarterly, 1996

Writing comments on student papers takes tremendous effort, and this study attempted to determine... more Writing comments on student papers takes tremendous effort, and this study attempted to determine how students use these comments, the importance of the comments, and methods to encourage students to use comments. The results revealed that students' course grades did not correlate with their use of comments; however, students were likely to review comments if they had to rewrite assignments.

Research paper thumbnail of How Male, Female, and Mixed-Gender Groups Regard Interaction and Leadership Differences in the Business Communication Course

Business Communication Quarterly, 2001

... Janet K. Winter Joan C. Neal Karen K. Waner Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg ..... more ... Janet K. Winter Joan C. Neal Karen K. Waner Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg ... Socialization has resulted in some rather unreal conditions for unions in that men are likely to be perceived as leaders unless the group is made up mainly of women. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Harder Than I Thought: A Qualitative Study of the Implementation of a Total Quality Management Approach in Business Education

Innovative Higher Education, 1998

ABSTRACT After a brief discussion of the role of Total Quality Management (TQM) in higher educati... more ABSTRACT After a brief discussion of the role of Total Quality Management (TQM) in higher education, this article analyzes factors impacting its adoption in the Management Department at Central Missouri State University (Central). In examining the program at Central a brief history of the program is presented along with the results of a qualitative analysis of interviews of the faculty engaged in the program. This information provides useful insights to the development of TQM processes in education. Several key factors are identified including outcomes, the educational process, and student assessment.