Management Developments Research Articles

From empowering leadership to innovative work behavior: the role of working engagement and knowledge sharing

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implication from cutting-edge research and case studies.DesignThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsEmpowering leadership improves innovative work behavior. However, if employees are able to engage enthusiastically and productively in their work and they are encouraged to share knowledge with fellow team members then innovative work behavior is further improved.OriginalityThis briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Women leaders in the pharmaceutical industry: significant gender barriers exist, but there are six strategies to bring women more success

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.DesignThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearchers found significant barriers to women attaining positions of power in pharmaceutical companies in the US. But the interviewees also spoke about six strategies to overcome the disadvantages of their gender and be successful.OriginalityThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Covid-19, contingent workers and the implications for human resource development

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implication from cutting-edge research and case studies.DesignThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe paper sets out a framework for HRD professional to navigate the transition from the old to the new COVID-19 normalcy. It supports the argument in favor of adapting HRD plans to the needs of atypical workers and integrating such workers into HRD programs.OriginalityThis briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Reporting sustainable development goals: practices in Nigeria

Purpose:This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design:This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings:The research finds that SDG reporting practices is not prevalent among Nigerian top fifty listed firms. Lack of regulatory frameworks, management commitment and voluntary disclosure are identified as factors that contribute to low level of reporting.Originality:The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Procuring facilities management services

Purpose:This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design:This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings:The study provides a decision-making framework for the procurement of FM services in the aviation industry.Originality:The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Are post-COVID return-to-growth plans gaining priority over transformation?

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThis research paper looks at the elements underpinning employee satisfaction and loyalty, as well as how these are related to performance. The questionnaire results revealed that the IT consultant employees were overall satisfied or very satisfied, and in turn were loyal to their current company. This satisfaction drove good job general job performance, but didn’t have the same impact on task performance. Managers are advised to acknowledge and strive to meet the needs of their employees at a human level by deploying empathy and by viewing each individual as being unique, as opposed to just a job role holder.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Self management as the key to the success of a modern health manager

Highlights the essence of the concept of “self-management” and provides its author's interpretation. The goals and objectives of self-management in general and separately in the field of health care are considered. It was found that in order to effectively manage the staff of a health care institution, the manager, first of all, needs to know the science and art of self-management. General and local principles of science and practice of self-management are indicated.
 The aim of the article is to develop and analyze the main features of self-management as the basis of success of a modern health care manager.
 Materials and research methods are general scientific research methods such as systems analysis, comparison, generalization, swat analysis, forecasting. Studying the already studied components of the selected topic, such research methods as generalization, comparison, systems analysis were used. The basis for the study were the works of domestic and foreign scientists.
 Results: the article establishes that self-management helps the leader: rationally organize their work and the work of their subordinates; realize professional and life goals; avoid stressful situations; increase efficiency; enjoy the work done. An analysis of the scientific literature has led to the conclusion that strong leadership is important to ensure the success of any medical institution. A manager who pays due attention to self-development is the key to the success of a healthy atmosphere in the team. Research indicates a high level of professionalism and creativity achieved by managers only when they have a need for professional self-development, self-improvement, as well as when they show a motivational and value attitude to themselves as a subject of medical activity.
 Conclusions. Summarizing the above, it should be emphasized that self-management certainly affects the development of the modern manager of health care, so the following suggestions for the implementation of this method: to overcome administrative barriers to maintaining old management methods; to avoid problems caused by the inertial nature of public consciousness; reduce the level of conflict in the team; to overcome differences in professional competence; instill immunity to the fear of sanctions of the team - ridicule, overt and covert condemnation, ignorance

The management of diversity: designing an effective diversity training program

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThis study is of use for organizations as it shows how they can develop an effective DTP which can be customized to fit the needs of their workplace.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. 10; 10;

Effects of a learning programme for nurse managers to connect their experience: A quasi-experimental study.

AimThe present study aimed to examine the effects of a learning programme for nurse managers on connecting learning with their own experiences and fostering competence.BackgroundIn Japan, second‐level programmes for certified nurse administrators represent the main opportunity for formal training for nurse managers. However, it is difficult for nurse managers to transfer second‐level programme learning to their workplace.MethodsThis quasi‐experimental study used a two‐group pretest–posttest design with purposive sampling and non‐random assignment of 29 consenting Japanese nurse managers who were participating in a second‐level programme through a prefectural nursing association. The programme provided reflection papers and feedback from a researcher, as well as reflective group sessions. The outcome measure was the Japanese First‐Line Nurse Managers Competence Inventory (JNMCI) score.ResultsThe intervention group showed significant improvement in JNMCI scores after participating in the programme. A significant difference in JNMCI scores was also observed between the intervention and comparison groups.ConclusionThis learning programme led to improved competency among nurse managers.Implications for Nursing ManagementNurse manager development programmes should include reflection papers and feedback, as well as reflective group sessions, to improve competency among nurse managers.

Land Cover Change and Water Quality: How Remote Sensing Can Help Understand Driver–Impact Relations in the Lake Titicaca Basin

The increase of human interventions and developments are modifying the land use/land cover (LULC) of the global landscape, thus severely affecting the water quality of rivers and lakes. Appropriate management and effective policy developments are required to deal with the problems of surface water contamination around the globe. However, spatiotemporal variations of water quality and its complex relation with land cover (LC) changes, challenge adequate water resources management. In this study, we explored the use of remote sensing to relate LC change in the Katari River Basin (KRB) located in the Bolivian Andes and water quality on the shores of Lake Titicaca, in order to support water management. An unsupervised classification of Landsat 7 satellite images and trajectory analysis was applied to understand the modifications of LC through time. In addition, water-quality indicators at the outlet of the basin were retrieved from remote-sensing images and its temporal behavior was analyzed. The results show that the expansion of urban areas is the predominant environmental driver in the KRB, which has great impact on the water quality of Lake Titicaca. We conclude that there is a strong link between the rapid growth of urban and industrial areas with the detriment of river and lake water quality. This case study shows how remote sensing can help understand driver–impact relations.

Learning through listening in the workplace: the case of racial injustice

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsEight themes were identified concerning employees’ feelings about racial injustice. In terms of the suggested improvements, six broad themes were distilled.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Supervisor gender as a moderating factor study shows failure to moderate the relationships of LMX facets and job embeddedness

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearchers established that supervisor gender does not moderate the relationship between four elements of leader member exchange (LMX) and job satisfaction. But job embeddedness mediated the relationship between the four facets of LMX and job satisfaction. And subordinate gender moderated the mediation of embeddedness between LMX facets and job satisfaction.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

From team learning to team effectiveness

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe findings reported suggest that management should create a healthy organizational climate that encourages team members to voice their views, constructively disagree and then to modify their collective views to generate joint visions of how to progress the work assigned to the team. Satisfaction with teamwork would thereby be enhanced and the effectiveness of the team improved.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Turnover intentions: study shows strategic human resource management (SHRM) has direct effect on turnover intentions (ETI) and perceived organisational performance

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsStrategic human resource management (SHRM) has direct significant effects on both employee turnover intentions (ETI) and perceived organizational performance (POP). The study also demonstrated a partial mediational effect on POP via ETI. Meanwhile, ETI had a negative effect on POP.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Mindfulness and remote engagement: research from India shows benefits of mindfulness to boost morale of remote workers

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe authors concluded that mindfulness practice has a positive effect on engagement, boosting morale and raising performance levelsOriginality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format

Gender bias in team-building activities: study from China shows gender influences peer assessments during werewolf role-playing game

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResults showed men were more likely to receive positive peer assessments than women. Even when women presented themselves as “actively” as men, they received less favorable evaluations. The results also showed women’s failures were more likely to be exaggerated.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Stressed out: the impact of job stress on employee health in the Indian power sector

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.DesignThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe authors of the study find that work stress in the Indian power sector has a negative impact on employee health. Employees experiencing higher levels of work stress have more diseases, visit the doctor more often and have less time to exercise.OriginalityThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Multi-team learning processes: learning triggers and readiness to learn

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe results suggest that learning triggers, their timing and RtL do affect the type of learningOriginality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Workplace learning and human resources: integrating approaches to learning in the context of work

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe results highlight three dimensions to learning in the context of work where the theoretical features of WPL and HR perspectives conceptually interrelate – skill development, incentive structures and work design.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Perceptions of a “good manager” over five decades

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe research shows a decreasing emphasis of stereotypically masculine traits to describe the qualities of a “good manager”.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.