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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThis dissertation could not have been written without Dr. Puneetha Palakurthi who not onlyserved as my supervisor but also encouraged and challenged me throughout my academicprogram He taught me how to write academic papers, made me a better Project Manager, hadconfidence in me when I doubted myself, and brought out the good ideas in me. (Moreimportantly, she taught me how to work hard and play hard with her encouragement and constantguidance. She and the other faculty members, Dr. Catherine Rielly and Mr. Sanjeev guided methrough the dissertation process, never accepting less than my best efforts. I thank them all. Andto Dr. Catherine Rielly, you were always there when it was so tough and challenging to forgeahead. You stood as a pillar and a motivator, I thank you immensely.Let me also thank the following people, Dr. Jolan Rivera, Bill Maddock, Cathy Kramer,Constance Harvey, Mama Rose, Anthony Poore, Kathleen Kennedy and other staff members forall their support and encouragement.I want to also appreciate my classmates for all their support most especially Sunday Omotoso,Catherine Miller, Kweku Manful and the rest. I thank you all.Last, but not the least, are my family members; most especially my mother Sybilia Nwigwe and Ipray that God will grant eternal rest to my late Daddy, Adolphus Nwigwe. This victory isdedicated for you. I know you are right there smiling!!7