MICHAEL JOHN CHAPMAN
REPORTING OF RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PAPERS
Consumer Innovation Collaborative PowerPoint
The CIC team conducted a comprehensive literature review to synthesize change management communications “best practices”. The CIC team also conducted qualitative research with CRAs, SRMs, and CLs through semi-structured interviews to gain a pulse on employee readiness and openness to change. Our final plan included training needs associated with this new plan, what and how the Governance would change after the new plan is implemented, and key metrics of success post implementation.
Master's Research Report
This research examines how students at North Carolina State University (NCSU) understand intercultural competence in the context of their study abroad experience. Data came from two sample populations: eight International Studies students (IS) and six residents of the Global Village dormitory. Analysis reveals two themes associated with students’ understanding of intercultural competency arising from study abroad: immersion and social impact.
Brother's Among Tragedy:Â
Ethnography of Male Firefighters
There is a serious omission in the research regarding traumatic workplace stress, especially given that many occupations, such as firefighters and EMTs, are frequently exposed to extremely traumatic stress. As such, the purpose of this study was to examine the way in which firefighters at different stages in their career understood their role within the Fire Service.
LGBT Tourism and
LGBT Study Abroad Resources
This first paper connects sexual orientation and tourism to illustrate the diversity of tourism experiences while also contributing to the larger debate around inequalities faced by individuals with different sexual orientations. The newsletter article (page 9) explores LGBT study abroad resources in order to provide educator and students with a reference guide as to what is currently available and where more work needs to be done.
City Guides for Traveling Nurses
As a part of the consulting work that I did for a traveling nursing company, I was tasked with researching numerous cities and compiling the information into a comprehensive guide for each city. Through this work, I had to analyze and identify the needs of the intended audience and recommend content within each city that would provide the best experiences.
