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The role of affective commitment in the relationship between social support and turnover intention
Fazio, John; Gong, Baiyun; Sims, Randi; Yurova, Yuliya - In: Management Decision 55 (2017) 3, pp. 512-525
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue that affective commitment plays a significant and complex role in the relationship between social support and turnover intention. Design/methodology/approach Surveys were returned by 217 hospital employees with an average tenure of 11.55 years...
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The influence of corporate social responsibility on employee satisfaction
Barakat, Simone R.; Isabella, Giuliana; Boaventura, … - In: Management Decision 54 (2016) 9, pp. 2325-2339
behaviour influences organizational outcomes and higher job satisfaction may lead to greater employee commitment to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014935545
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The bright side and dark side of co-production: a dyadic analysis
Wu, Li-Wei - In: Management Decision 55 (2017) 3, pp. 614-631
Purpose Much research has emphasized the importance of service employees as boundary spanners that interact with customers by co-production. Service employees frequently engage in emotional labor in response to co-production requirements. The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual...
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Mission statements in Slovene enterprises
Biloslavo, Roberto; Lynn, Monty - In: Management Decision 45 (2007) 4, pp. 773-788
Purpose – The paper sets out to observe the absorption of strategic management practice in a leading Central and East European (CEE) economy, and to provide insight into institutional differences influencing the content of mission statements. Design/methodology/approach – The content of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014932768
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The influence of selection factors on evolutionary change methods
Friedl, Peter; Biloslavo, Roberto - In: Management Decision 47 (2009) 5, pp. 681-701
evolutionary change methods in civil engineering companies in Slovenia. Design/methodology/approach – A combination of qualitative …
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Cracking the code of business
Emiliani, M.L. - In: Management Decision 38 (2000) 2, pp. 60-79
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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Managers as kings: Shakespeare on modern leadership
Egan, Michael - In: Management Decision 38 (2000) 5, pp. 315-327
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014932178
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Strategic change leadership
Graetz, Fiona - In: Management Decision 38 (2000) 8, pp. 550-564
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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014932209
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A mathematical logic approach to the shareholder vs stakeholder debate
Emiliani, M.L. - In: Management Decision 39 (2001) 8, pp. 618-622
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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Determinants of organisational creativity: a literature review
Andriopoulos, Constantine - In: Management Decision 39 (2001) 10, pp. 834-841
creativity, namely organisational climate, leadership style, organisational culture, resources and skills and the structure and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014932239