Date Approved
4-3-2017
Embargo Period
4-4-2017
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
EdD Educational Leadership
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Kerrigan, Monica
Committee Member 1
Jordan-Cox, Carmen
Committee Member 2
Gruber, Carol
Keywords
Congruence, Fraternity, Principles, Sorority, Standards, Values
Subject(s)
Greek letter societies
Disciplines
Higher Education
Abstract
Fraternal organizations are unique in how their very existence is routed in their espoused values, principles, and standards. These ideals spotlight what their organization was founded upon, and how those who associate themselves with the organization should conduct themselves. There are few instances where an organization is forced to be as altruistic as a fraternity. However, the point that these particular organizations espouse that their values, principles, and standards are the keystone of what they stand for is often the very reason these groups are permitted to have a presence on college and university campuses. The purpose of this inquiry was to examine the organizational culture of fraternities, seeking to identify the congruency between nationally espoused values, principles, and standards and those in use by organizations at the local level. Using data acquired through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis, in this this study a clearer picture was drawn regarding the relationship between organizational culture and the values, principles, and standards espoused by organizations.
Recommended Citation
Lizza, Joseph P., "A qualitative case study of the congruence between fraternal organizations' and members' values, principles, and standards" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 2382.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/2382