managers and the influence of myth on organizations. Attempts to increase understanding of the power of myth to communicate and …. Research reported here and which is ongoing, suggests managers do in fact often act and make decisions based on mythical …. Myths held dear by managers thus inhibit the learning and change so vital to all who live in a world which is dominated by …

Presents brief results of a study into factors that successful managers use to increase productivity in the UK and USA …

Describes a workshop recently conducted by the author, at which managers were introduced to polarity management …

career mobility of women working as part‐time managers. Design/methodology/approach – In‐depth, semi‐structured interviews … were conducted with 16 female part‐time managers and four of their line managers in public and private‐sector organizations …, aspirations and work‐life balance. Findings – The part‐time managers in this sample held varied careers while working full …

particular tensions for public sector managers, particularly in terms of its alignment with well‐embedded diversity and equality … effort into developing appropriate and relevant approaches to talent management, which take proper account of line managers …

of senior retail managers. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research design in the form of 17 biographical …

and lesbian managers in the workplace, the study reveals also how gay sexualities can be utilised as a resource for …

/methodology/approach – A sample of managers from India filled in a questionnaire indicating their beliefs and values concerning the Indian …. Findings – Findings indicate that managers were marginally in favour of hiring minority candidates and that their values and … limitations. Practical implications – Managers responsible for making hiring decisions should be trained and educated in the need …