Theresa Chika-James
Theresa Chika-James
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Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Bio

Dr Theresa A. Chika-James is an associate professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at MacEwan University School of Business. She teaches courses related to management and leadership. Prior to joining MacEwan University, Theresa facilitated the learning experiences of undergraduate and postgraduate students at Cardiff University, Wales, UK. There, she taught a range of topics relating to management, organization and employment, and was certified an associate fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.

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Achievements

Latest feedback

Hejjom
Learner
July 29, 2023
Project feedback
Dr. Chika-James took the time to explain and made sure I understood what needed to be completed. Dr. Chika-James additionally, makes sure that if any questions are not fully covered, they get answered to the full extent that I understand fully.
MacEwan Level UP
Level UP MacEwan Spring-Summer 2023
MacEwan Level UP
MacEwan University: School of Business
Resistance Management Project
MacEwan University: School of Business
Madison Murray
Learner
August 17, 2023
Project feedback
Dr. Chika-James was kind and compassionate throughout this project. She gave me clear expectations on what the goals were, but also gave me creative freedom to choose the examples for the project. All of her feedback was positive. We had great discussions regarding the project topic, and she was very prompt in returning any email questions I had asked.
MacEwan Level UP
Level UP MacEwan Spring-Summer 2023
MacEwan Level UP
MacEwan University: School of Business
Resistance Management Project
MacEwan University: School of Business
EJ Manangan
Learner
February 23, 2024
Project feedback
Working with Dr. Chika-James as a research assistant has been a great experience. I was supported throughout the entire duration of the project and would recommend MacEwan Level UP to others looking to heighten their academic journey. The skills and knowledge I have built will be beneficial in progressing my academic and professional career.
MacEwan Level UP
MacEwan Level UP: December 2023 - March 2024
MacEwan Level UP
MacEwan University: School of Business
Exploring the Nexus of Ethics and Organizational Change: A Theoretical Analysis
MacEwan University: School of Business

Recent projects

MacEwan University: School of Business
MacEwan University: School of Business
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Level- UP: Organizational Change Management Phase 2

This is a research opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to work on writing business case studies on organizational change management. This is a phase 2 of writing a case study with secondary data.

Matches 1
Category Leadership + 4
Closed
MacEwan University: School of Business
MacEwan University: School of Business
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Resistance Management Project

The aim of the project is to compile a collection of studies (research publications, specifically journal articles) that focuses on resistance to organizational change at the individual, group, and organizational-wide level from stakeholders impacted by proposed changes. Identify the rationale for the various forms of resistance to change, identify how the resistance was managed, and/ or provide suggestions on how the resistance could be managed. The expected outcome includes: i. Map out a pattern of different forms of resistance and resulting outcomes. ii. Create vignettes / mini-cases that explain or better illustrate different forms of resistance in organizations. iii. Link the vignettes/mini-cases to theoretical/conceptual explanations of resistance to organizational change. iv. Compile findings into publishable outputs

Matches 1
Category Change management
Closed
MacEwan University: School of Business
MacEwan University: School of Business
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Level- UP: Making Sense of Organizational Change (Cohort 1)

The research project provides students with the opportunity to explore the process by which organizations change and transform with emphasis on what makes for effective change in organizations. Research activities will involve analyzing the intricacies in organizational change management such as factors/conditions that influence changes and the implications of change components (i.e., change agents, initiatives, processes) on stakeholders and the actual change. Findings from this research project will help inform the theory and practice of organizational change management. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Students will work independently under the supervision of Dr Theresa A. Chika-James to complete the following task: 1. Complete professional training on research methods 2. Conduct a literature review on one (selected) change management topic stated below: - Organizational Change and Ethical Conduct in Work Environment - Organizational Change Readiness and Resistance - Forces of Change and the Shaping of Hybrid Management Practices - Management Education in a Canadian Context: Associated Effects of Service-Learning on Individual and Organizational Change. 3. Systematically collate and summarise research findings in an 8-12 pages report.

Matches 1
Category Human resources - general + 2
Closed
MacEwan University: School of Business
MacEwan University: School of Business
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Level- UP: Making Sense of Organizational Change (Cohort 2)

Positions available: 2 The research project provides students with the opportunity to explore the process by which organizations change and transform with emphasis on what makes for effective change in organizations. Research activities will involve analyzing the intricacies in organizational change management such as factors/conditions that influence changes and the implications of change components (i.e., change agents, initiatives, processes) on stakeholders and the actual change. Findings from this research project will help inform the theory and practice of organizational change management. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Students will work independently under the supervision of Dr Theresa A. Chika-James to complete the following task: 1. Complete professional training on research methods 2. Conduct a literature review on one (selected) change management topic stated below: - Organizational Change and Ethical Conduct in Work Environment - Organizational Change Readiness and Resistance - Forces of Change and the Shaping of Hybrid Management Practices - Management Education in a Canadian Context: Associated Effects of Service-Learning on Individual and Organizational Change. 3. Systematically collate and summarise research findings in an 8-12 pages report.

Matches 1
Category Human resources - general + 2
Closed