Management Fashion Research Articles

What Are Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 All About? An Integrative Institutional Model for the New Industrial Paradigms

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and Industry 5.0 (I5.0) represent important changes in industrial paradigms. I4.0 is centered on efficiency and competitiveness, and I5.0 adds sustainability, human-centricity, and resilience to the framework. Despite their growing relevance, much of the existing research remains techno-centric, neglecting the sociocultural and institutional forces shaping them. This study investigates how the transition from I4.0 to I5.0 is occurring using an institutional perspective. A qualitative methodology was employed, combining theoretical synthesis and secondary data analysis to develop an integrative model. The proposed model draws on insights from Institutional Theory, Scandinavian Institutionalism, Management Fashion, and Quintuple Helix, emphasizing the role of translation and diffusion in institutionalizing these paradigms. We maintain that both of them are fundamentally discursive, shaped by institutional pressures, shared meanings, and stakeholder interactions. I4.0 already allows for a heterogeneous vision adjusted to different perspectives and stakeholders. I5.0 goes further by responding to criticism about social and environmental issues and introducing resilience, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing climate crisis. As a result, I5.0 aligns with a broader range of actors and interests, increasing its potential for widespread acceptance and long-term impact. This research challenges deterministic views of technology, arguing that this new industrial revolution is not eminently technology-driven but instead emphasizes the central role of discourse and institutional processes in shaping its development.

Total Momentum and Other Noether Charges for Particles Interacting in a Quantum Spacetime

There has been strong interest in the fate of relativistic symmetries in some quantum spacetimes, partly because of its possible relevance for high-precision experimental tests of relativistic properties. However, the main technical results obtained so far concern the description of suitably deformed relativistic symmetry transformation rules, whereas the properties of the associated Noether charges, which are crucial for the phenomenology, are still poorly understood. Here, we tackle this problem focusing on first-quantized particles described within a Hamiltonian framework and using as a toy model the so-called “spatial kappa-Minkowski noncommutative spacetime”, where all the relevant conceptual challenges are present but, as here shown, in technically manageable fashion. We derive the Noether charges, including the much-debated total momentum charges, and we reveal a strong link between the properties of these Noether charges and the structure of the laws of interaction among particles.

Management Runway: a Metaphor of the Consequences of Management Fashion

Management Runway: a Metaphor of the Consequences of Management Fashion

On the Nature of the Project as an Object of Management

Project management is an expensive management approach: transaction costs in project management are higher than in functional management. Accordingly, it is untenable to apply project management to objects that do not correspond to the nature of the project as an object of management. However, insofar as the normal human condition is that of limited cognitive abilities, and under the influence of fashion in management, situations in which the application of project management is sought, when it is not justified by the nature of the object of management, are not an exception. Understanding the distinctive nature of the project on the part of business actors, including international businesspeople, is a fundamental factor in effectively mastering the rich arsenal of tools in project management. The article seeks an answer to the question: what are the contemporary aspects of the nature of the project as an object of management? The aim is to achieve a systematic treatment of the project by identifying existing and deriving new understandings of its nature. Methodologically the article is based on the application of an integrative literature review and abductive reasoning. The theoretical foundations of the analysis are enriched with the author‘s thoughts and a critical review of the theory through an attempt to synthesize it holistically. The article presents and comments on established views on the contemporary nature of the project and on this basis brings out new perspectives – the project as an agency for integration and knowledge creation, the project as an agency for sustainable development, and the project as an agency for international business. The article concludes that the systematic treatment of the project is a precondition for its effective management.

‘Modern talking’: Narratives of agile by German public sector employees

Despite growing interest, we lack a clear understanding of how the arguably ambiguous phenomenon of agile is perceived in government practice. This study aims to alleviate this puzzle by investigating how managers and employees in German public sector organisations make sense of agile as a spreading management fashion in the form of narratives. This is important because narratives function as innovation carriers that ultimately influence the manifestations of the concept in organisations. Based on a multi-case study of 31 interviews and 24 responses to a qualitative online survey conducted in 2021 and 2022, we provide insights into what public sector managers, employees and consultants understand (and, more importantly, do not understand) as agile and how they weave it into their existing reality of bureaucratic organisations. We uncover three meta-narratives of agile government, which we label ‘renew’, ‘complement’ and ‘integrate’. In particular, the meta-narratives differ in their positioning of how agile interacts with the characteristics of bureaucratic organisations. Importantly, we also show that agile as a management fad serves as a projection surface for what actors want from a modern and digital organisation. Thus, the vocabulary of agile government within the narratives is inherently linked to other diffusing phenomena such as new work or digitalisation.

Exit, loyalty and focus. Dutch social workers’ responses to swing-of-the-pendulum policies

ABSTRACT Many social workers are confronted with tidal waves – cyclical or swing-of-the-pendulum policies – in the course of their career. Policies oscillate between harsh and lenient, emphasising safety and family unity, equality and tailor-made arrangements. In addition, social work organisations are being organised and reorganised in recurrent modes as well: from large-scale to small-scale, with or without team coordinators, from a generalised to a specialised division of tasks. In this article, we pose the question how social workers respond to cyclical changes in policy and management. We use a dataset of 35 interviews with Dutch social workers – trained in the early 1990s, early 2000s, and early 2010s – about their careers. We found that some social workers respond to cyclical changes in policy and management by exiting their profession or contemplating exit. Others adjusted to the policy circles and management fashions, sometimes grudgingly, sometimes because they endorsed the new policies, and sometimes because they just went along. Yet other social workers practised focus, that is: they sought refuge in the core of their profession, delivering the best possible social work, ignoring the tidal waves as far as possible. The latter response seems to be based on a strong professional identity

College and career competency needs assessment of home economics strand students: Basis for Career Guidance Program

The study analyzes Home Economics Strand program students' demographic profiles, career aspirations, and perceived competencies. It finds that most students are 17-18 years old, aligning with Senior high school levels. However, there is a significant gender imbalance, with more female students enrolled. The socio-economic status of students’ parents indicates financial challenges, with 78.08 % earning less than P10,000 monthly. This highlights the students’ economic background and potential difficulties meeting basic needs, including education. The study suggests exploring these factors to inform the design of targeted support systems. The survey examines students’ interests, capabilities, career choices, and professional objectives. Results show a higher interest in bread and pastry production and food and beverage/bartending, while financial management, culinary expertise, and leadership qualities are highly valued. The research suggests that educational institutions should modify curricula to enhance these skills. Self-evaluation of students’ abilities in home economics curriculum areas can help determine confidence levels. Proficiency in Fashion in Hospitality Management and family and consumer sciences knowledge are seen as weaker, while entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability/flexibility are highly valued. The correlation matrix explores the relationships between students' interests and skills, suggesting strong connections between various hospitality management sub-fields. Finally, the study concludes by highlighting the importance of the presented data in informing decision-making regarding curriculum development, support systems, and career guidance. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of investigating how socio-economic factors impact learners' academic experiences to nurture an educational atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and provides support.

Ladner, Andreas & Sager, Fritz (Eds.) (2022). Handbook on the Politics of Public Administration. Edward Elgar Publishing. 428 Seiten. ISBN-978–1839109430.

The relationship between politics and administration is a classic theme of public administration, while it has been rather ignored in political science. The handbook provides an excellent overview of their interdependencies. It is useful both as a reference to inform oneself quickly and reliably about their relationship in all kinds of fields (and countries, from the US over Russia, China, Japan to Mexico etc.) but it should be particularly valuable as a supplementary textbook, especially in the wake of the (New) Public Management fashion, which often thrived on simple, not to say naive, ideas of the separation of politics and administration. Whether one is interested in e. g. bureaucracy, decentralization, new public governance, administrative reform, implementation, evaluation, regulation, administrative law, international administration, evidence-based policy making, performance management, staffing, accountability or digitalization, one finds short, concise contributions that clarify the political dimensions in these areas, which otherwise are often treated rather technocratically.

Shared Exposures or Management Fashions? Drivers of Cross-Industry Convergence of Textual Risk Disclosures

Shared Exposures or Management Fashions? Drivers of Cross-Industry Convergence of Textual Risk Disclosures

The Use and Handling of Management Fashions

The Use and Handling of Management Fashions

The diffusion of management fashions as software in an intermediated market: The case of continuous accounting

The diffusion of management fashions as software in an intermediated market: The case of continuous accounting

Comparing the Evolutionary Trajectories of Industry 4.0 and 5.0: A Management Fashion Perspective

The concept of Industry 4.0 has received enormous levels of attention since it was introduced in 2011 and continues to be a dominant management trend. However, during the last few years, Industry 5.0 has emerged as an alternative visionary management concept. Although Industry 5.0 builds on and is related to its predecessor, it provides a different vision of the future of industry. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to carry out an in-depth examination of these two related management concepts, using management fashion theory as an interpretive framework and lens. Viewing Industry 4.0 and 5.0 from this vantage point involves analyzing and tracing the involvement activities of the suppliers of the two concepts as well as gauging the concepts’ demand-side impact. Generally, the comparative analysis of the cases of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 indicates that, while the growth and popularity of Industry 4.0 appear to have plateaued, it remains at a high level. Although Industry 5.0 is growing in popularity and is gaining followers and supporters, it is still a much more marginal concept and movement. This study contributes to the management fashion literature by showing how two highly related but competing management concept movements coevolve. Furthermore, the two cases provide novel insights into the trajectories and lifecycles of fashionable management concepts, in particular, the early phase where actors are actively attempting to generate credibility and legitimacy and drum up support and enthusiasm for their preferred ideas.

Transformational Leadership and Knowledge Management Impact on Organization Performance: A Systematic Review

A leader is a frontrunner who will bring an organization to sail to its desires. In wearing out its functions a leader will normally use the management style/version this is believed to be the most perfect to support his achievement. Transformational leadership is leadership that gives freedom to the enterprise to offer thoughts for the progress of the employer, lets in subordinates to see troubles from special views, enables adapt to the converting environment, and improves the effectiveness of Human aid control in numerous sectors of the business enterprise. The influence of transformational management on organizational overall performance through expertise control has been studied in various research. This journal is the end result of systematic opinions from several journals on the influence of transformational management and information control on organizational overall performance. From the consequences of the literature search, five journals related to transformational leadership and know-how management effect on organizational overall performance had been determined. The consequences of the systematic evaluation show that the transformational management fashion and information management has a positive influence on enterprise performance, both at once and in a roundabout way.

Transformational Leadership & Knowledge Management Impact on Organization Performance: A Systematic Review

A leader is a frontrunner who will bring an organization to sail to its desires. In wearing out its functions a leader will normally use the management style/version this is believed to be the most perfect to support his achievement. Transformational leadership is leadership that gives freedom to the enterprise to offer thoughts for the progress of the employer, lets subordinates to see troubles from special views, enables adaptation to the converting environment, and improves the effectiveness of Human aid control in numerous sectors of the business enterprise. The influence of transformational management on organizational overall performance through expertise control has been studied in various research. This journal is the end result of systematic opinions from several journals on the influence of transformational management and information control on organizational overall performance. From the consequences of the literature search, five journals related to transformational leadership and know-how management's effect on organizational overall performance had been determined. The consequences of the systematic evaluation show that the transformational management fashion and information management have a positive influence on enterprise performance, both at once and in a roundabout way.

The Possibilities and Limitations of Using Google Books Ngram Viewer in Research on Management Fashions

Google Books Ngram Viewer (GNV) is an analytical tool that uses quantitative methods to analyze digitized text. This paper looks at the possibilities and limitations of using GNV in management fashion research, an area of management research that examines the lifecycle and evolution of management concepts and ideas. GNV provides a historical big picture of the lifecycle and popularity of specific terms and phrases in books. It is argued that this tool could have a natural application in the study of management fashions, since books are a medium through which popular management concepts and ideas have traditionally been diffused. The paper provides several illustrative examples of how GNV can be applied to study management fashions and identifies the tool’s main possibilities and limitations. Although GNV has obvious advantages such as accessibility and user-friendliness, researchers should exercise caution, as it only provides a partial picture of the impact of management fashions.

A post-market, randomized, controlled, prospective study evaluating intrathecal pain medication versus conventional medical management in the non-cancer, refractory, chronic pain population (PROSPER)

ABSTRACT Introduction Intrathecal therapy has been limited by non-randomized prospective studies, particularly for those suffering from non-cancer. Further, no prospective, randomized studies investigating the efficacy, safety, and utilization of intrathecal polyanalgesic consensus guidelines exist. Methods After IRB approval, patients were enrolled in a 1:1 fashion for intrathecal drug delivery (IDD) or conventional management (CMM), employing standard of care, excluding intrathecal drug delivery, based on the principal investigator’s discretion. They were followed 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Assessments included PROMIS 29, NPRS, and PriceMonkey. Results Seventy-nine patients were screened, 54 patients were enrolled: 26 to IDD and 28 to CMM. At 3 months, there was no measurable difference in pain improvement in either subgroups within the CMM for chronic pain-related syndromes (CPRS) or failed back and related spine disorders (FBRS). For the IDD, early and maintained benefit from the baseline was statistically achieved. Cost analysis of pump to CMM breakeven was 4.5 months. There were no adverse events related to compounded intrathecal medications. Conclusion This is the first randomized prospective, multicenter study investigating the safety, cost, and efficacy of off-label medications for intrathecal therapy, as compared to conventional management, and suggests early detection of improvement, cost savings, safety of intrathecal compounded medication use, and safety and efficacy of employing the PACC guidance.

Tracing Management Fashions in Selected Indices: A Descriptive Statistical Study

Abstract Background and purpose: Although management fashions have been discussed for nearly 30 years, a certain amount of time had to pass before the discussions were based on factual data. This research mainly aims to trace management approaches in some selected international indices over nearly half a century. In this study, the basic question of how the historical course of management fashions has developed has been answered by following the development course. Methods: The Descriptive Statistical method was preferred in the study because of its suitability to the subject’s essence, the purpose of the research, and the research question’s answer. The research was carried out based on the data collected about management trends by scanning the Web of Science and Scopus databases covering 1975-2020. Results: Management fashions follow rapid adoption, implementation, disappointment, and abandonment. Research results; show that the lack of knowledge and awareness of management fashions poses a significant waste of time and intellectual capital. This determination is crucial, especially for young researchers and new generation managers. Conclusion: In conclusion, it can be said that while new approaches that have tangible counterparts and can be grounded continue, approaches that do not have concrete counterparts disappear, causing a waste of time and mental effort.

Fast fashion: the rapid layering of management fashions in the Swedish city of Gothenburg

ABSTRACT By drawing on the institutional theory literature on management fashions paired with the layering literature, this paper shows how a city organization underwent rapid changes over a decade by continuously adopting fashions. This paper is based on a longitudinal study examining a city organization and its endeavours over ten years, including 108 interviews and about 650 hours of observations. The paper shows how layering and fashion drive each other, and that fashion accelerates the layering process. The paper also shows how organizational actors struggled to realize intentions to change while being held back by previous layers and adopted management fashions.

The Diffusion of Human Resource Transformation in Scandinavia: A Supply-Side Perspective

Since the turn of the millennium, human resource transformation (HRT) has emerged as a popular management concept among organizations and consultants around the world. HRT has been presented as a recipe for how to transform the traditional personnel function and make personnel and HR work in more business-oriented, cost-effective, and value-creating ways. Through a comparative study of the actors that make up the so-called “management fashion arena” around HRT in the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark), the study provides insight into how the national actors influence and shape the diffusion of popular management concepts. The study shows that there are both similarities and differences between how the supply side is configured in the three countries. For example, large consulting firms have played an influential role in all three countries, while the influence of actors such as business schools and professional organizations varies considerably between the countries. The findings also suggest that there are powerful alliances between actors involved in the diffusion of HRT. Overall, the study sheds light on the global diffusion and “travel” of a predominantly North American-based HR concept and its reception in Scandinavia.

The landscape of post-institutional practice variation theories: from traveling ideas to institutional inertia

PurposeInstitutional theory assumes practice adoption and subsequent decoupling. However, there is a range of alternative organizational theories that challenge this view and offer instead their reinterpretation, extension and modification of institutional predictions with regard to the adoption and possible range of various responses and processes that follow the decision to adopt. This paper aims to review this spectrum of theories and suggest how they clarify, supplement, correct, restrict and/or abandon some institutional explanations and predictions.Design/methodology/approachExtensions and alternatives to institutional theory are mainly motivated by the need to have a theory of practice adoption and variation, and a plethora of alternative practice adoption theories currently exists in the literature. The authors review these theories and compare them against institutional theory and against each other.FindingsThe analysis revealed shortcomings and advantages of alternative theories compared to institutional theory and against each other. It is suggested which theory is most useful in each domain of application. The authors review and compare institutional theory, Scandinavian institutionalism, management fashion theory, virus theory and institutional inertia theory and analyze how and whether they are able to reproduce the success of institutional theory and successfully address and resolve its shortcomings and gaps. The authors conclude by discussing whether regular emergences of new theories that account for the idea-handling stage of diffusion signals institutional theory’s limit of validity in this domain.Originality/valueThe problem of idea emergence/diffusion/disappearance and adoption/variation/use are fundamentally different, but both of them motivated researchers to go beyond institutional theory. Despite being the dominant theory of organizations internally consistent and explaining a wide range of empirical observations, it is evident that institutional theory is not a complete theory. This paper contributes to this problem by exploring and comparing existing candidates for practice variation theory.