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Purpose – To demonstrate two distinct leadership requirements for project managers and establish a theoretical basis … managers who focus on proactive leadership behaviour will be more successful in completing projects on time, on budget and to … for distinguishing between these two types of leadership. Design/methodology/approach – A framework linking transactional …
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different roles. The vignettes depicted managers with two leadership styles (transformational/transactional) and two decision …Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that participants read vignettes in which managers were assigned …‐making approaches (comprehensive/restrictive). The managers were then rated on patterns of organizational justice (social/ structural …
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Purpose – Indecision is not the hallmark of a great manager, but what do we know about when and why managers avoid or … managers include evaluating options separately rather than comparing options, structuring incentive systems to reward decisive … starting point for managers and researchers interested in understanding indecision: when and why it occurs, who is likely to be …
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Contends that in addition to the role of leadership as a fundamental organizational competence, leadership may be … share. Explains visionary leadership and analyses implementation within the context of social architecture and trust … leadership with effective management into one integrated whole, in which the strengths of both combine synergistically to the …
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The traditional image of a good leader is someone who is resolute and decisive. Research, however, indicates that the so‐called “macho manager” approach to decision making is potentially counterproductive because it not only leads to hasty choices but prevents withdrawal when decisions...
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The first six months or so of a new senior executive′s appointment are crucial to his or her success. Two contrasting case studies are presented, one of an executive who acted too hastily, and one who deferred action for too long. There is no right or wrong way for a new executive to act, it...
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Large public companies restructure themselves on a regular basis with the primary goals of achieving better financial performance and demonstrating responsiveness to shareholder interests. However, it is well know that such discontinuities typically result in great stress and confusion amongst...
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Discusses Shakespeare’s Chronicles and their links to organizational behaviour. Highlights lessons from history for those seeking to exercise power successfully and manage both individuals and groups.
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primary task of management today is the leadership of organisational change. Seeks to examine the role of leadership in … leading change effectively. Also investigates the view that effective change leadership involves instrumental and charismatic … the importance of blending the charismatic and instrumental dimensions of change leadership. The ability to conciliate and …
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Uses an innovative approach to analyze the long‐standing claim that companies exist to maximize shareholder value. Five statements supporting this claim are tested using mathematical logic. Each one is found to be false. The community of business theorists, consultants, academics, and...
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