INCLUSION BEHAVIORS AND THE IMPACT OF INCLUSION WITHIN THE FLEET
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Authors
Covarrubias, Ivan J.
Subjects
diversity
equity
and inclusion
DEI
COVID-19
Black Lives Matter
BLM
Capitol Riot
January 6
organizational communication
biases
race
gender
pandemic
sociopolitical incidents
equity
and inclusion
DEI
COVID-19
Black Lives Matter
BLM
Capitol Riot
January 6
organizational communication
biases
race
gender
pandemic
sociopolitical incidents
Advisors
Blassingame, Simonia L.
Aten, Kathryn J.
Date of Issue
2022-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This qualitative study explores sailors’ perceptions and reactions to sending and receiving communication pertaining to nationally controversial sociopolitical incidents (e.g., race, domestic politics, and the COVID-19 pandemic) that occurred from 2020–2021. The study develops a database of vignettes that leaders within the Navy can use to prepare sailors to communicate about controversial sociopolitical issues and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the Navy. This thesis presents a qualitative analysis of data gathered from open-ended interviews designed to solicit first-hand experiences of naval officer and enlisted personnel. The analysis explores the initial conjecture, derived from existing literature: To promote productive discussions regarding controversial sociopolitical incidents, Navy leaders should focus on fostering an environment marked by trust, respect, empathy, dignity, collective sensemaking, support, and the ability to listen. The findings are consistent with this conjecture. The study concludes with a discussion and recommendations.
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Thesis
MBA Professional Project
MBA Professional Project
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Department of Defense Management (DDM)
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21st Century Sailor
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.