Management Profession Research Articles

The Comparison of Attributes of Social Intelligence and Machiavellianism in Managerial Work

This paper aims to contribute on a theoretical and empirical level to the solution of questions related to the use of social intelligence and Machiavellianism in the management profession, based on the theoretical treatment of the issue. It sets out to specify mutual differences and relationships relating to selected attributes of methodologies used to determine social intelligence and Machiavellianism in the conditions of managerial work. The research sample consisted of 234 participants (131 women) aged 28 to 40 (mean = 28.72; SD = 6.67). The respondents worked in both the private and public sectors in managerial and non-managerial positions. The data from the respondents were obtained by questionnaire methods, processed and analysed by mathematical-statistical methods at the descriptive and inductive statistical level, as well as more advanced statistical methods. The methods provided data on basic sociodemographic characteristics, social intelligence (MESI questionnaires) and Machiavellianism (VYSEDI). The results of the project contribution brought knowledge at the level of theoretical, empirical, as well as in the practical application of the acquired knowledge. Within the established hypotheses, we found statistically significant differences in selected attributes of social intelligence and Machiavellianism within the managers' workplace setting, as well as differences between managers and non-managers. We also identified mutual correlations between selected attributes in relation to age. On the basis of the presented results, findings and knowledge, as well as the summary and refinement of the results for practical applications, it can be concluded that the goal of the contribution has been fulfilled.

Health information management students' work-integrated learning (professional practice placements): Where do they go and what do they do?

Background: Work-integrated learning (WIL) is integral to most health disciplines' profession-qualifying degree programs. Objectives: To analyse the categories, locales and foci of final-year (capstone), health information management professional practice (WIL) placements, 2012-2021, at La Trobe University, Australia. Method: A documentary analysis of 614 placement agency proposals, 2012-2021, interrogated multiple characteristics: agency type, placement (sub-) category (WIL model), project type, agency-required student capabilities, intended learning outcomes. Results: Public hospitals offered 50% of all placements. Medical research/health or disease screening/clinical registries offered 17.8%, incorporating 86.7% of "research-based" placements. Government department offerings were consistently stable; private hospital, primary care and community healthcare offerings declined. The majority (64.8%) of offerings were "project-based," followed by "internship" (28.7%: Health Information Service (14%) and "other" (14.7%)), research-based (4.9%) and other (1.6%). Ninety-nine (16.1%) proposals specified additional, pre-placement skills and capabilities: technical (information technologies, software applications; 58.6% of 99 proposals); working independently (49.5%); communications (written, verbal; 45.5%); targeted interest (38.4%) in "informatics and data quality," "quality and safety," "software development," "coding"; organisational and/or time management skills (29.9%); teamwork skills (20.2%); data analysis skills (18.2%); enthusiasm and/or self-motivation (15.2%). Conclusion: The project-based model for the capstone placement is ideal for preparing health information management students for complex, graduate professional work. Agencies' pre-placement expectations of students (knowledge, technical skills, soft skills) are consistent with findings from the WIL literature and align with course curricula and Australia's Health Information Manager (HIM) Profession-entry Competency Standards. Implications: The findings will strengthen the health information management profession's knowledge base of WIL and inform educators, students and agency supervisors.

Analysis of Core Competencies for the Clinical Data Management Profession in Japan

Introduction: Job-specific and competency-based educational programsconstitute essential tools for any professional involved in clinical trials. Inline with this, recently, the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Centers of Harvardand industry–academia stakeholders issued the Joint Task Force for ClinicalTrial Core Competency (JTF competency), demonstrating that core competencyconsists of eight domains and 47 subdomains. Society for Clinical DataManagement (SCDM) also outlined the essential competencies and tasks for eachcareer level (early-to-mid vs mid-to-late) for clinical data management (CDM)personnel by conducting a questionnaire survey at the 2015 and 2018 SCDM annualconferences. However, to the best of our knowledge, no existing research hasadequately surveyed the competencies required of CDM personnel in Japan.Furthermore, educational programs based on these competencies have not beensufficiently developed.Objective: This study aims to clarify the competencies of CDMpersonnel in Japan, using a nationwide questionnaire.Methods: We developed a questionnaire combining SCDM (fourdomains and 122 items) and JTF (eight domains and 47 items) competencies andconducted a government-funded national web-based survey from November toDecember 2019. The survey was conducted to evaluate the functions of academicresearch organizations in collaboration with the SCDM Japan Steering Committee.Results: In total, 124 individuals from the CDM personnel (50AROs, 38 pharmaceuticals, and 36 CROs) responded to the survey. They were categorizedinto two groups based on their self-evaluated career levels: 70 participantsfor the mid-to-late career CDM personnel and 54 subjects for the early-to-midcareer CDM personnel. Among the seven tasks of SCDM competencies (67 subtasks),results from thirty-eight tasks (56.7%) showed a statistically significantdifference in the design, training project management, and review tasks betweenboth groups. On the other hand, among the eight domains of JTF competencies (47subdomains), results from twenty-seven subdomains (57.4%) showed statisticallysignificant differences, especially in domain 1 “Scientific concepts and researchdesign”, domain 6 “Data management and informatics, and domain 7 “Leadershipand professionalism”) between respondent groups.  Conclusion: We clarified the competency-based tasks for CDMpersonnel in Japan. Our findings will contribute to the development of competency-basededucational programs required for each CDM’s career level.Keywords: clinical data management, job-specific competency,education and training program, Joint Task Force for clinical trial competency,Society for Clinical Data Management.

Integrating Jun Porcelain Culture into Modern Information Management Systems: A Study on Expanding Cultural Diplomacy Through Innovative Symbol Reconstruction and Digital Communication Techniques

This study explores the relationships between Jun porcelain cultural heritage, modern information management systems, and cultural diplomacy in the digital age. The purpose is to understand how these variables intersect and influence contemporary cultural dynamics, shedding light on the complexities of tradition, innovation, and technology in shaping cultural practices and identities. Through qualitative interviews with 13 experts from cultural institutions, information management professions, and diplomatic spheres, and a comprehensive literature review encompassing databases such as JSTOR, ProQuest, and Google Scholar, this research seeks to elucidate how these variables intersect and influence contemporary cultural dynamics. The choice of qualitative interviews and literature review was made to provide a nuanced understanding of Jun porcelain cultural heritage, information management systems, and cultural diplomacy, leveraging the strengths of qualitative inquiry in capturing rich insights and contextual nuances. These methods offer advantages in uncovering the multifaceted nature of cultural practices, identifying key themes and patterns, and providing new insights into the dynamics of cultural heritage preservation, communication, and diplomatic exchange. The qualitative interviews and literature review revealed several key insights into the relationships between Jun porcelain cultural heritage, modern information management systems, and cultural diplomacy. Themes such as democratization of cultural access, digital inequalities, and cross-cultural dialogue emerged from the analysis, shedding light on the complex dynamics at play. The study builds upon existing research by offering nuanced perspectives on the intersections between tradition, innovation, and technology in shaping cultural practices and identities in the digital age. This research provides recommendations for cultural institutions, policymakers, and information professionals, including developing ethical frameworks for digital preservation, promoting inclusive cultural access, and fostering cross-cultural dialogue through digital diplomacy. Future studies should explore social media's impact on cultural diplomacy, the role of digital archives in preserving intangible cultural heritage, and emerging technologies' implications on cultural heritage interpretation. These efforts will advance understanding in cultural heritage preservation and information management in the digital age.

The imperative of professionalising healthcare management: A global perspective

Effective healthcare management for addressing complex organisational challenges is crucial for efficient healthcare delivery. Healthcare management involves organising, coordinating, planning and operationalising healthcare services, as well as leading people to ensure the delivery of effective patient care. Healthcare management applies management principles and practices to various healthcare organisations, such as hospitals, functional departments, clinics, cross-functional departments and public health organisations. Recognising a gap in management training, especially for clinicians having managerial responsibilities, is a call for global professionalisation of healthcare management to equip leaders with essential skills. In many healthcare settings across the globe, healthcare management does not always require professional management qualifications. This article advocates for the need for a structured approach towards professionalising healthcare management globally and especially in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR).

PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF WAQF IN INDONESIA

The aim of this research is to describe the prospects and problems of waqf in Indonesia. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The research results show that Waqf in Indonesia has quite large potential, in 2022 there will be 440,512 points of waqf land in Indonesia with a total area of 57,263.69 hectares. If these assets are used productively, the potential is very large, around 19.4% of Indonesia's gross domestic product. Apart from that, the potential for cash waqf is estimated to reach 180 trillion rupiah per year. Apart from the great potential, there are problems with waqf in Indonesia, namely: Nadir's low understanding of waqf principles, law, management and Nadir's profession not yet being the main profession are the causes of the low quality of Nadir's waqf in Indonesia. Apart from that, Wakif's limited understanding of the concept, law and objectives of waqf is also part of the problems of waqf in Indonesia. Likewise, low public knowledge about waqf causes waqf assets in the community to not be managed well and productively. Waqf management in Indonesia tends to be traditional, the waqf certification process is complicated, coordination between institutions is weak, the use of waqf assets is not yet productive, government policies and supervision regarding the use of existing assets are not optimal, thus causing conflicts over waqf land.

THE SPECIFICS OF USING THE PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE OF MANAGEMENT

The article examines the problems of the formation and development of the professional language of management. The position on the need for research and practical implementation of system categories, concepts, and mechanisms of the professional management language is presented. It is proposed that the features of the professional language of management be determined. Features and strategic directions for the development of this process are determined. The critical parameters of the formation and development of the terminological series of the professional language of management are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to considering the semantic dynamics of the formation process and the practical use of specific terms and phrases that characterize the professional management system. The importance of innovative dynamics in the system of personnel policy and knowledge of the terminology of management processes is shown. The objective necessity of fundamental and innovative training of managers is determined as a basis for their orientation towards the systematic development of the managerial profession. Approaches to the implementation of meaningful definitions of the management process are considered. The need to transform the professional qualities of management personnel with an emphasis on the peculiarities of the terminological series of the professional language of management is proven. Attention is focused on the need to develop socio-cultural indicators of management professionalization. The basic principles of using the professional management language are determined, and the need for their practical implementation is proved. The position on the role of the managerial elite in developing an innovative society is presented. Attention is focused on developing the process of professionalization of organizational activity in Ukraine and defining the basic principles of using the professional language of management.

Practical Exploration of Talent Cultivation for Smart Healthy Aging Serviceand Management Professionals

With the accelerated aging of China's population, the development of the profession of intelligent healthy aging service and management has received increasing attention. This paper discusses the background of this specialty, the list of competencies of professionals and the practical strategies of talent cultivation, aiming to improve the quality of professional talent cultivation. By analyzing the cultivation strategies of key competencies such as geriatric health assessment, smart elderly care technology application, elderly care service planning and management, psychological support as well as innovation and learning ability, the study emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary curriculum integration, internship and practical training enhancement, industry-university-research cooperation and case study teaching.

Leveraging understandings of biogeomorphic river recovery to reframe river management philosophy and communication strategies

AbstractA philosophical and communication shift is needed in river management if we are to meet sustainable development goals and tackle environmental challenges brought about by ongoing anthropogenic and climate change. In some parts of the world, recovery‐enhancement approaches to river management have been adopted, communicated and used for many years. At the heart of these approaches lies an understanding of the biogeomorphic forms, processes and evolutionary trajectories of rivers that differs philosophically from notions of restoration, rewilding or creation of a utopian natural state. Instead, recovery‐enhancement approaches aim to improve the biogeomorphic condition of rivers, recognising that they are dynamic entities and new evolutionary trajectories and novel ecosystems are being created that are now part of the environment. Accepting shifting baselines and moving targets is inherent as boundary conditions (water, sediment and vegetation interactions) continue to be altered under the influence of anthropogenic and climate change, and the impacts of ‘unprecedented’ wildfires, floods, heatwaves and drought are manifested on the ground. The river management sector has not yet fully adapted to this reality with large amounts of applied science and on‐ground practice still focussed on restoration, re‐engineering and rewilding, words which in themselves produce a false impression of the aims, visions and achievability of river management. Embracing recovery‐enhancement approaches to river management requires a conscious shift in communication strategies and terminology to present more realistic expectations and possibilities for river condition improvement, a responsibility that is incumbent upon us, the scientists and practitioners, who work in the applied science and river management profession. In this Short Communication, I use a case study from eastern Australia to illustrate what biogeomorphic river recovery can look like. I use this to discuss the potential for adoption of a recovery‐enhancement approach to river management more broadly, and call on scientists and practitioners to make a conscious philosophical and communications shift when working in applied science and river management.

Trust building strategies for virtual leaders in the post pandemic era

The coronavirus pandemic has sent an important message that future project teams need to be trained to work under virtual conditions, which has already become the new norm in organizations across the world. As organizations increasingly rely on virtual teams to achieve project objectives, it is essential to comprehend how leadership functions in virtual project teams. The purpose of this research is to analyze the leadership strategies used by project managers for building trust in virtual project teams. This convergent parallel mixed method research was conducted by surveying 185 virtual leaders and conducting a semi-structured interview with 13 senior virtual leaders involved in managing projects across the industry sectors. The research findings indicate that establishing trust was ranked as significant challenges in leading virtual project teams in the post-pandemic era. Additionally, the research findings recommend that virtual leaders need to strive to build a high-trust environment to improve the effectiveness of virtual project teams. As the project management profession struggles with low project success rates, mixed-method research aims to contribute to the knowledge in the growing research area of virtual project leadership. This research contributes to the knowledge by offering first-person accounts from senior virtual leaders on the innovative strategies they had implemented for building trust in the virtual project when there were limited opportunities for face-to-face interaction on account of the pandemic.

Sustainable facilities management in the built environment: a bibliometric review

Purpose This study aims to review the status quo, current state of research, research hot themes and research gaps in sustainable facilities management (SFM) in the built environment (BE) through an extant literature review. Design/methodology/approach To map and analyze knowledge paths in the context of SFM research, a sequential explanatory mixed-method review involving bibliometric and content analysis was used to help identify current research trends, research hot themes and knowledge gaps. The Scopus search engine was used to find 169 relevant articles. For a better understanding of the literature accumulated, a bibliometric analysis was carried out by using VOSviewer to reveal current research themes, the status quo and current state of research as well as research gaps. Findings Through the literature review and content analysis, the current research themes on SFM revealed from the study include green building technologies, assessment methods of SFM, smart buildings and building information modeling. The research hot themes in SFM include smart buildings and green building technologies, green buildings (GB), architectural and building designs in the university sector, assessment methods in buildings and decision-making and the adoption of asset and facility management in the university sector. Indoor air pollution, intelligent buildings, climate change, maintenance, environmental management, facilities, historic preservation, environmental performance, energy management, etc. are the research gaps identified from the study, and these serve as potential areas for future research studies under SFM. It was recognized that facilities managers are increasingly involved with sustainability policies within their organizations and are developing sustainability agendas to keep up with the changing nature of the facilities management (FM) profession. Practical implications The findings of this study hold relevance to the FM practice, as the integration of SFM by facilities managers can lead to waste reduction, decreased operating expenses and reduced energy consumption. In addition, occupants of sustainable buildings experience improved conditions that contribute to better health and productivity, thus boosting their overall well-being. Consistent with the themes of smart buildings and green technologies, revealed to be the hot themes in the SFM research scope, properties with sustainable features can command higher rental rates and property values, appealing to a broader range of stakeholders. SFM practices in universities can aid in saving money from reduced facility operational costs and improve the image of institutions while creating better indoor environments for students and staff. The analyses of countries involved in research can open doors for the establishment of research groups and the development of collaboration between universities in different countries researching similar topics of interest. Originality/value The geographical scope of this study is not limited and, therefore, encourages broad applicability of the findings to the global sustainable BE.

State of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in the wildlife management profession

AbstractTraditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), described as the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the ecosystem, has always been part of Indigenous communities and their daily lives; however, TEK has progressively been incorporated into the academic and professional field of North American wildlife management and ecology despite its historical domination by Western scientific attitudes, knowledge, and methods. The objective of this note is to provide an overview of such progression from the standpoint of the first author, an Indigenous professional trained in a Western scientific paradigm. More specifically, the paper categorizes the history and the current state of TEK in the wildlife management profession while providing insights for the future of the field.

Project managers: old, grumpy and suspicious or just “once bitten, twice shy?”

PurposeThis research aspires to contribute in the area of exploration of the psychological traits evolving by practitioners within the project management profession. Specifically, it investigates whether there is any difference in optimism levels among experienced project management practitioners and newcomers in the profession.Design/methodology/approachThe research used the life orientation test-revised (LOTR) (Scheier et al., 1994) to calculate respondents’ optimism scores. With these scores at hand, the researchers could then apply inferential statistics in order to deduce any differences observed among optimism score and the respondents’ characteristics (age, years of experience etc.).FindingsBased on the results of this research, several demographic variables were shown to be statistically significant with optimism. These were (1) the number of years of experience the respondent had in managing projects, (2) working in a government organisation and (3) possessing specific project management certifications, all of which were found to adversely affect the respondent’s optimism score.Originality/valueThis research was unique in applying a well-known psychological test instrument (LOTR) to provide insight into the psychological impacts of a career as an information technology (IT) project manager. It is also highly likely that this correlation between the length of time working as a project manager and the adverse impact on their optimism would also apply to not just IT project managers but all experienced project managers.

Designing talent development in football – a document analysis of the Norwegian academy classification model

ABSTRACT Norwegian football has recently witnessed a surge in the professionalization of talent management, marked by the launch of the Academy Classification Model (ACM) in 2017. The model aims to enhance player development and national performance through improved efficiency and professionalization within top clubs. However, research has raised concerns about the long-term consequences of the increased professionalization of youth football on players’ personal development and well-being, emphasizing the need for future programmes to include pedagogical and ethical considerations. To understand how the ACM incorporates such considerations for players within the context of performance development, we analysed how the model is designed to support talent development using Biesta’s critical pedagogical framework. Our deductive thematic analysis indicates that the ACM primarily focuses on academy structure and performance output rather than on the process of players’ practice, personal development, and well-being. These findings differ from what Biesta emphasizes as crucial pedagogical process components.

Strengths and Obstacles of Health Informatics and Health Information Management Education and Professions in Hail City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study.

Health and higher education ministries in Saudi Arabia recognize the need for a highly qualified workforce specializing in health informatics and information management (HIIM). Therefore, KSA colleges and universities offer HIIM programs, health information systems, and health information technology. It is critical to investigate the HIIM professions and education in Hail City due to differences in these educational programs. This study examined HIIM professions and education in Hail City, Saudi Arabia, and provided strategies and recommendations. Based on a qualitative research approach, we interviewed 39 academicians, health informaticians, and other stakeholders in Hail City. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) framework was used to explore HIIM status and make recommendations. According to participants, HIIM Saudi professionals in Hail City have been growing and motivated, as have the university's undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Informants indicated several weaknesses, but many opportunities were found, including Saudi Vision 2030 and a new HIIM faculty at the University of Hail. According to our findings, relevant specialties control HIIM leadership while unspecialized academicians provide instruction. The extraordinary transmission of digital health in Saudi Arabia promises to enhance HIIM professions and education strengths and opportunities and reduce their weaknesses and threats.

Особенности процесса профессионализации управления персоналом в социальной работе

Personnel management as an important function of any organization is formed and develops in a dynamically changing business environment. Professionalization of personnel management is a process of professional development of specialists in this field, which is aimed at optimizing the interaction between the organization and its employees. This process includes not only the acquisition of necessary knowledge and skills, but also the development of competencies that allows solving a wide range of tasks effectively. In the article we try to demonstrate that professionalization of personnel management is closely related to understanding of the human capital role in achieving the company's strategic goals. Under modern conditions, when competition in the labour market is increasing, organizations need not only to attract talented employees, but also to retain them, creating the most favorable atmosphere for their development. Therefore, professionalization of personnel management becomes the key factor influencing the overall business success.

Family business: transparency in financial information from corporate governance practices

The studies on family businesses hold significance due to the imperative to understand their historical and current influence on regional and national economies globally. This article aims to identify and characterize governance practices in such businesses and determine their impact on crafting and presenting transparent financial information—a strategy that ensures sustainability. The study defines transparency by weaving in intricate factors of family business and bases its evaluation on management theory contributions and professionalization elements. Such an approach serves as a foundation to bolster the prevailing consolidation trends in these entities. The research adopts a case study methodology combined with a descriptive lens, incorporating fundamental aspects of explanatory and correlational research. Employing Pearson's correlation coefficient helped establish causal relationships and discern the interplay between variables, facilitated by a questionnaire. Analysis unveils a pronounced and contemporary correlation between corporate governance variables and financial transparency.

PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PENGELOLA ARSIP DENGAN KEAHLIAN DOKUMEN FORENSIK

This research examines the increase in the capacity of record managers in organizations, and this is because the record management profession has a strategic role in the organization, thus making record managers a profession that is vulnerable to legal problems because it is directly related to valid evidence, namely records. For this reason, it is necessary to increase competence, one of which is competence in forensic documents. This competency is closely related and becomes a distinct advantage for record managers because document forensic activities examine and involve the record itself. The method used in this research is a literature study using reference sources of articles in journals, books, laws, and literature on websites. Literature sources are used to develop critical thinking and aspects related to increasing the competency of record managers with forensic document expertise. The results of the discussion show that record managers must improve their capabilities and abilities due to the demands of the times and their role and involvement in legal matters within the organization. Increasing competence has an impact on increasing the welfare and value of record managers. For this reason, a new framework is needed for the record management profession, namely the competency of forensic documents. This competency is very closely related because forensic document competency is an activity that examines and involves the record itself.

Why do wealth advisors stay or leave their firms?

AbstractWe study the determinants associated with wealth advisors' consideration to leave or say at financial planning firms. Utilizing self‐determination theory as the foundational theoretical framework and focusing on the psychological aspect of the decision, we develop a structural equation model that defines the factors relating to work satisfaction, affective work commitment, and turnover intention in the wealth management profession. We provide evidence for the roles played by autonomous motivation, reward, and punishment in determining job retention and affective work commitment among wealth advisors in the United States. By showing the importance of autonomous motivation on retention, we are offering the wealth management industry one extra tool to influence employee retention.

EDUCATION UNDERSTANDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES OF ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATES

The community service activities carried out aim to provide education on understanding career opportunities and professional challenges for accounting and management graduates to new students for the 2023-2024 academic year for the collaborating college accounting and management study program, namely Dian Nusantara University, Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Religious) and Pancasila University as an effort to increase the interest and motivation of students in the Accounting and Management Study Program. The objects of this community service are all students of the Accounting and Management Study Program at Dian Nusantara University, Prof. University. Dr. Moestopo (Religious) and Pancasila University. The problem faced is students' interest and motivation to improve their quality and abilities in the field they are working in, especially in the accounting and management professions. This is due to the lack of information they receive regarding the understanding and challenges of the Profession of Accounting and Management Graduates. So this causes their lack of interest and motivation in their achievements after graduating and obtaining their bachelor's degree. The solution provided is in the form of education and socialization of the Bachelor of Economics, Management and Accounting profession as well as career opportunities. The results of this activity are (1) in general, students are able to understand the Bachelor of Economics, Management and Accounting profession and career opportunities and (2) with many opportunities and challenges for accounting and management graduates in the future, it increases the interest of students in the Accounting and Management Study Program to improving soft skills and hard skills, as well as certification recognition to become a Competent Bachelor.