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Purpose – To demonstrate two distinct leadership requirements for project managers and establish a theoretical basis … and transformational leadership qualities with project management attributes is developed. Findings – Explains how … managers who focus on proactive leadership behaviour will be more successful in completing projects on time, on budget and to …
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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 …/methodology/approach – This article reviews research from judgment and decision making, psychology, management, and marketing literatures to … managers include evaluating options separately rather than comparing options, structuring incentive systems to reward decisive …
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leadership with effective management into one integrated whole, in which the strengths of both combine synergistically to the …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 …
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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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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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theorists, consultants, academics, and management practitioners that espouse shareholder value as the singular purpose of …
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The Godfather theory of management is a power and control model of leadership. Explains a process whereby leaders can … article is based on the Godfather series of motion pictures, the reality of the management style focuses on principles of … organizational behaviour. The author continually stresses that Godfather Management is transitional management and cannot sustain …
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This paper explores meaning of leadership and management in the context of South Africa. It does this by clarifying the … way in which Ubuntu – traditional African leadership values – may impact an organisation. It explains how this tradition …‐based concept could be integrated into the organisation to enable the leadership to dismantle the past organisational culture …
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