Document Type

Dissertation

Degree

Doctor of Business Administration

Major

Business Administration

Date of Defense

7-21-2022

Graduate Advisor

Ekin K. Pellegrini, Ph.D., Chairperson

Committee

James Breaugh, Ph.D.

Stephanie Merritt, Ph.D.

Abstract

planning, resource utilization, and conforming to corporate policies all required adaptation. Veterans primarily adapt their leadership skills through internal and external networking, mentors, coaches, managing and resetting expectations, and understanding light and dark ambiguity. The theoretical contributions of this research are in paternalistic leadership and veteran enlisted research. The practical implications assist veterans in understanding how to adapt and strategies to adapt their skills. In addition, managers and peers may use this research to understand veterans' challenges better when leaving military service. Next, talent acquisition professionals can use this research to better identify military veteran candidates for specific roles and have more clarity on veteran experiences. Finally, companies may use this research to build integration programs to ease the transition of veterans coming into the corporate environment.

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