Research Article
Lessons Learned from the American Federation of Labor Regarding Crisis Leadership and Innovative Managerial Practices in January 1899
Jovana Pavlovic*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
244-249
Received:
16 July 2025
Accepted:
5 August 2025
Published:
5 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijefm.20251305.11
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Abstract: The study delves into the tactics and crisis handling exhibited by the American Federation of Labor (abbreviated as AFL) focusing on a week in January 1899 as detailed in the AFLs historical letters stored in the Library of Congress (document mss51185, on reel 18, in volume 26). The paper brings attention to lessons, for management, and social science by studying how the AFL handles strikes and national organizing challenges along with its responses to lockouts, in a crisis scenario focusing on decision making under pressure delegation of tasks democratic leadership and intelligence gathering. The research investigates historical events which include The Textile Strike in Augusta, the Ludington Lockout Crisis and Delaware labor intelligence efforts that demonstrate enduring examples of proactive Information Gathering, Strategic Benchmarking, Efficient Communication, Pragmatic Leadership, and Collaborative hotspots - effective management for modern research. Utilizing both the documents and insights, from scholars specialized in labor history reveals how AFL President Samuel Gompers (1850-1924) along with his associates showcased leadership abilities-managing swift decision making alongside seeking input, from others and cultivating inclusive unity-despite the challenges posed by industrial unrest. Samuel Gompers played a role, within the AFL back, in January 1899. During that time frame he contributed to the development of management strategies. Showcased crisis leadership skills.
Abstract: The study delves into the tactics and crisis handling exhibited by the American Federation of Labor (abbreviated as AFL) focusing on a week in January 1899 as detailed in the AFLs historical letters stored in the Library of Congress (document mss51185, on reel 18, in volume 26). The paper brings attention to lessons, for management, and social scie...
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Review Article
The Role of Big Data Technology in Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry in Kenya
Cyprian Omenge Nyambane*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
250-259
Received:
30 April 2025
Accepted:
27 June 2025
Published:
8 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijefm.20251305.12
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Abstract: Recent years have witnessed the emergence of novel ideas and concepts of big data to face the remarkable rise of amounts of data in many business sectors. Meanwhile, the remarkable growth of internet use and social networks have even added not only huge amounts of data to different business sectors but have also added challenges to conventional data processing systems. To deal with the large amount of data, traditional processing techniques have proved to be inefficient and insufficient to provide accurate and meaningful information required for evidence-based decision making. The insurance industry has also heavily relied on processed data for accurate risk assessment, underwriting and pricing. However, the sector today is also dealing with huge amounts of accumulated data, both structured and unstructured, which has made traditional data processing techniques unable to handle. Big data Analytics is an aspect of innovation which has recently gained major attention from both academics and practitioners. Big data analytics is the process of examining big data to uncover information such as hidden patterns, correlations, market trends and customer preferences. These revelations can significantly impact an organization as it provides deeper insights into customer behaviour, operational efficiency, and market trends. This paper aims to assess the role of Big Data adoption in the insurance industry through literature review. The paper presents big data and insurance industry in Kenya, characteristics of big data, the technologies used in big data implementation. It also looks at the beneficial role of adopting big data technology in the insurance sector and concludes that big data analytics stands out as an enabler to insurance organisations in making data-based decisions and providing customized insurance products and services according to customer needs. Finally, the paper encourages future research to examine the levels of big data adoption and its effect in the insurance industry.
Abstract: Recent years have witnessed the emergence of novel ideas and concepts of big data to face the remarkable rise of amounts of data in many business sectors. Meanwhile, the remarkable growth of internet use and social networks have even added not only huge amounts of data to different business sectors but have also added challenges to conventional dat...
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