Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine and compare the differential impacts of job satisfaction (JS), trust (T), and perceived organizational performance (POP) on turnover intention (TI) in public and private sector organizations. Design/methodology/approach Draws on a sample of 311...

Purpose – The paper attempts to develop an approach to “trust” in leadership based on Herzberg's two‐factor theory. Design/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on thoughts and current knowledge on leadership in organizations. Findings – Challenging the orthodox view of leadership...

Argues that, before rightsizing is considered, human resource management must establish the appropriate human resource plan to give the organization the edge it needs to minimize the upheaval caused by rightsizing and to remain competitive. Rightsizing is inevitably accompanied by changes in the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of trust, personality and risk taking on entrepreneurial intentions (EIs). In this perspective, it explores gender differences among nascent and actual entrepreneurs in the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....

Reviews and discusses some major issues and controversies of the early 1990s. Focuses on issues pertaining to organizational restructuring and design in the face of emerging contemporary forces and examines corporate responses to those forces. Examines, in particular, the problem of choice of...

Strategic alliances and networks have become an integral part of contemporary strategic organizational thinking. Their spread seems to correspond with the increasing rate of joint venture formations and outsourcing endeavours that have dominated the business arena in the past decade or so....

Outlines and discusses some of the pertinent issues of management and organization facing less developed countries (LDCs). Based on a review of the most recent literature, illuminates the central place of culture in reflecting and explaining organizational behaviour. Examines the controversies...

Examines the fundamental issues and dynamics surrounding strategic change in contemporary organizations. Outlines the main components of, and barriers to, change and discusses the alternative strategies of change. Also discusses issues surrounding the fundamental role of culture and the need for...

In recent years, both large and small organizations have been increasingly required to engage in networking and inter‐organizational alliances. Provides an overview of some of the salient benefits of etworking and outlines recent examples (cases) of organizations experiencing various...