Pamela J. Hopkins - Management

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS:

Hopkins, P.J. (November 2003). Inside Out: A Tool to Help Students See Mental Models. In The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management 2003 Conference Proceedings.

Hopkins, P. J., Nodoushani, O. and Stepanovich, P.L. (November 2001). Abstract: From Ackoff to Senge. In The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management 2000 Conference Proceedings.

Hopkins, P. J., Nodoushani, O. and Stepanovich, P.L. ( November 2000). Abstract: Systems Thinking:Ackoff, History, and Worldviews. In The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management 2000 Conference Proceedings.

Stepanovich, P. L. and Stepanovich, P. H. (1998). An instrument for measuring healthy organizations. In The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Conference Proceedings. (refereed).

Stepanovich, P. L. and Stepanovich, P.H. (1997). Vital signs: Toward a healthy organization. In The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Conference Proceedings (refereed).

Stepanovich, P.H. and Ferraro, M. (October, 1996). Diagnosis and treatment for group’s disease. In The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Conference Proceedings (refereed).

Stepanovich, P. H. (1993). The effects of intimacy behaviors on group influence. In The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Conference Proceedings (refereed)

Stepanovich, P. H., Kilpatrick, A. O. and Stepanovich, P. L. (1993). Sexual harassment in health care organizations: Perceptions and experience behaviors--Preliminary findings. (Abstract) American Society for Public Administration Conference Proceedings (refereed).

________________ (1990). Influence: A literature review. The Association of Management Conference Proceedings. (Refereed)

________________ (1989). Intimacy influence relationship. (Abstract) The Association of Management Conference Proceedings.

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

Stepanovich, P. H. (March 1999). Visionary leaders are convicted of their beliefs. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. Vol. 14, No.4.

________________, (February 1999). Vision, integrity are hallmarks of a leader. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. Vol. 14, No. 3.

________________, (January 1999). The ‘chain of motivation is linked by trust. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. Vol. 14, No. 2.

Graham, B.W., Johnston, W.P., Bronson, M.E., Jacobs, H., Kibbe, A.H., Lin, A.Y., Maize, D., and Stepanovich, P.H. (1997). Abstract: Integrating the Student into the Communication Loop of a New School. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (refereed).

Lin, A.Y., Graham, B.W., Johnston, W.P., Kinney, B.L., Elmes-Crahall, J., Stepanovich, P.H. (1997). Abstract #73: An Interdisciplinary Approach to an Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Course. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (refereed).

Ricciardone, E. B., Stepanovich, P. H. and West, V. T. (August 1994). Preparing radiology staff to meet service goals: A training model. Radiology Management (refereed).

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

 Stepanovich, P.H. (1993). Energizing the organization. The South Carolina Alliance.

________________ (1989). An exploratory study into the relationship between intimacy and influence within groups. Doctoral Dissertation, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

__________________(1989). Moving toward participative management. Kutztown University's Colloquium Series Monograph.

BOOK REVIEWS: 

Stepanovich, P. H. (1993). Book Review: Total Quality Management: The Health Care Pioneers. Journal of Allied Health.

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED:

2003. Inside Out: A Tool to Help Students See Mental Models. Hopkins, P.J. The Institute for Behavioral and Applied Management (IBAM) conference in Tampa Florida.

2003. The Missing Business Case for Diversity: Should HR Professionals Explore New Alternatives. Stark, E., Poplar, P., Hopkins, P., & Wollan, M. (IBAM) 2003 conference in Tampa Florida.

2002. Systems, Deming and the Classroom. Stepanovich, P. L. & Hopkins, P. J. The Institute for Behavioral and Applied Management conference in Denver, Colorado.

2002. The Vital Signs of Organization Health. Hopkins, P. H. and Stepanovich, P.S. Virginia Medical College, Richmond, VA

2001. A Style of her Own: The Leadership of Susan B. Anthony. Hopkins, P.H. and Conklin, E. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.

2001. From Ackoff to Senge. Hopkins, P. J., Nodoushani, O. and Stepanovich, P.L. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management 2001 Conference. Charleston, SC.

2000. Systems Thinking:Ackoff, History, and Worldviews. Hopkins, P. J., Nodoushani, O. and Stepanovich, P.L. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Conference. (IBAM). San Diego, CA.

2000. Organizational Health: A Model and Case Study. (Stepanovich, P.L., Bonar, R., Kilpatrick, A.O., Hopkins, P.J.) American Society for Public Administration Conference (ASPA). San Diego, CA.

1998. Interpersonal communication in pharmacy practice: Generating knowledge of the communication field while integrating curricula with the School of Pharmacy. Elmes-Crahall, J., Johnston, W.P., Kenney, B.L., Lin, A.Y, & Stepanovich, P.H. The Eastern Communication Association Converntion, Pittsburgh, PA.

1998. An instrument for measuring healthy organizations. Stepanovich, P. L. and Stepanovich, P. H. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference, Orlando Florida.

1997. The virtual university and changes in academia. Alie, R., Batchelor, G., Nimnicht, J., Rowley, D. J., Sherman, H. & Stepanovich, P.H. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

1997. Vital signs: Toward a healthy organization. Stepanovich, P. L. and Stepanovich, P.H.. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

1996. The changing nature of traditional undergraduate management students (1996). Alie, R., Batchelor, G., Nimnicht, J., Rowley, D. J., Sherman, H., & Stepanovich, P.H. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference, Portland Maine.

1996. Diagnosis and treatment for group’s disease. Stepanovich, P.H. and Ferraro, M.. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference, Portland, Maine.

1995. Using NLP to increase management flexibility. Stepanovich, P. L. and Stepanovich, P.H. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference. Seattle, Washington.

1994. Interactive teleconferencing. College of Health Professions. The Medical University of South Carolina

1994. Technology and business communication. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference. Washington DC

1993. The Effects of intimacy behaviors on group influence. Stepanovich, P. H.. The Institute of Behavior and Applied Management Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado.

1993. Sexual harassment in health care organizations Stepanovich, P. H., Kilpatrick, A. O. and Stepanovich, P. L. Perceptions and experience behaviors --Preliminary findings. American Society for Public Administration Conference (ASPA). San Francisco, CA.

1992. Responses to sexual harassment: Findings from an exploratory study. Stepanovich, P. H., Kilpatrick, A. O. and Stepanovich, P. L. Southeastern Conference of Public Administrators (SECOPA). Birmingham, Alabama.

1992. Energizing the organization. Alliance (Healthcare) Conference of South Carolina.

1991. How do I influence thee; Let me count the ways. Stepanovich, P. H. College of Health Related Professions Faculty, Medical University of South Carolina.

1989. Influence: A literature review. Stepanovich, P. H. The Association of Management Conference, Orlando Florida.

1988. Skills training for participative management. Stepanovich, P. H. Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior National Conference, Long Beach, CA.

WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP:

IBAM Workshop (October 2003). Drawing a Mandala. Hopkins, P.J. IBAM conference in Tampa Florida

Wilkes University Pharmacy Practice Department, May Retreat (May 2003). Strategic Planning, Facilitation, Value Alignment, and Idealized Design.

PennStar Bank, Wilkes-Barre, PA (January 2003). Team Improvement.

Health Educators of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA. (October, 2001). Improving Quality Performance through Improved Communications.

James Monroe Center/Mary Washington College Instructional Leadership Certificate Program (2002, 2001, and 2000). High, middle, and elementary school teachers. Leadership Fundamentals and Interpersonal Impact and Influence.

Assessments and Analysis of Work Environments (1997-present). Clients include manufacturing companies, military, engineering organization, and a medical center.

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Conference, San Diego, California (July 10, 2000). Women’s Leadership Workshop.

Ghent Family Practice, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA (April and July 2000). Myers-Briggs and Conflict Resolution Workshop.

Small Business Development Center, Wilkes University (1998 to 1999). Series of management workshops for the small business.

Topics: Leadership, Communication Skills, Stress and Conflict Resolution, Hiring and Keeping Effective Employees, Motivation, Job Analysis, Motivation, and Performance Evaluations.

Wilkes University Pharmacy Preceptors (1997 to 1999). Offered series of education development programs for regional pharmacists.

Topics: Learning Styles of Students, Personality and Problem solving Styles, Group Facilitation, and Communicating Effectively.

School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University, Pharmacy Faculty Development (1997 to 1999).

Topics: Myers-Briggs Personality Profile, Teams, Conflict Management, and Group Facilitation.

Wilkes University Faculty Development (Fall 1997). Wilkes University Faculty Retreat.

Formative and outcome assessments.

Penn State Community Outreach Program (June 7, 1997). Wyoming Valley Women’s Network.

Looking in the mirror: What do others see when they see you..

General Medical Services, Wilkes-Barre, PA (1996).

Series of weekly physician team development workshops and Physician Focus Groups

Management Education Network (MENET), Tusculum College, Tusculum, TN (1994).

Quality Seminar for regional managers

Medical University of South Carolina Purchasing Department, Charleston, SC. (1994).

Team Building Workshop

South Carolina Government Procurement Office Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC (1993).

Diffusing Criticism and Complaints Workshop

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (1992 to 1994

Radiology Department Supervisory Training Series: Team Development, Communication, Diversity and Change, and Using Information Systems

Radiology Department: Customer Service Training.

Human Resources Department: Team Development Workshops, Sexual Harassment Workshops.

Patient Registration Department: Effective Communication,

Dental School: Motivational Techniques,

Physical Therapy Department: Team Development Series

Coastal Georgia Center, Savannah, Georgia, (1992).

Intimacy and Control

Strategies for Maximizing Your Potential

Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Work Place

Roper Hospital Staff, Charleston, SC (1992).

Awareness of Cues in Communication

RECENT GRANTS RECEIVED:

2004 SCSU Curriculum Grant

2001 James Monroe Center of Mary Washington College Faculty Development Award.

1995 and 1996 Wilkes University Faculty Development Awards.

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL:

Team Development

Leadership

Management Change Strategies

Creative and Innovative Teaching Strategies

CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Organization Development Tools

Integrating System Dynamics into the Curriculum

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT/COLLABORATION IN MY RESEARCH:

 Project Collaboration: School of Business Graduation Reception 2004 (approved), Business Club 2004 (approved), Management Department Brochure (in progress), Systems Thinking Conference for Spring 2005 (in progress).

DISSERTATION TITLE:

 Stepanovich, Pamela Hopkins. (1989). An exploratory study into the relationship between intimacy and influence within groups.

INSTITUTION GRANTING Ph.D.:

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.