Management Style Research Articles

Civil service as a social and legal institution and professional service activity

The development of the Ukrainian state after the declaration of Ukraine’s independence, the processes of integration into the world community pose new challenges to Ukraine, one of which can be considered the need to optimize the state’s performance of its unctions, in particular with the help of the state apparatus. There is a need to consider the issue of further ways to improve the civil service institute in view of a number of essential points that are currently not covered, or partially covered. The article focuses attention on the social and legal aspects of public service, defining general features. The social nature of the functioning of the civil service is determined by democratic procedures and the management style of civil servants: collectivity in making administrative decisions; reporting and control over the implementation of decisions; presence of direct connection with society and others. The social tasks of the civil service include the protection and implementation of the interests, rights, and freedoms of citizens; effective solution of social tasks and obligations of the state to society; provision of social state obligations such as health care, education, security; solving social conflictsin society; elimination of unemployment; ensuring equal access of citizens to public service. It can be argued that in the eyes of the country’s population, a civil servant represents the state, and his official behavior is of great importance to citizens. In everyday consciousness, it is often the psychological and moral, rather than the professional and business, qualities of civil service representatives that most determine the attitude of the public to the evaluation of the work of the state authority and management. The civil service continues and completes the organization of the state mechanism, makes it ready and suitable for the practical implementation of state tasks and functions. In the process of formation and development of statehood of any kind, it is the civil service that acts as the first organizational means for the state to fulfill its goals.

Relationship between personality type and conflict management style among Teachers

No single person doesn't have a problem at work, but confrontations should be handled tactfully to foster collaboration and productivity. A teacher has a critical duty to sustain professionalism, efficiency, and harmony at work; in addition to handling her problems, she must also understand and manage those the students face. As a result, a teacher needs to know how to put out a fire immediately where it starts. For teachers to succeed, conflict resolution skills are essential. Using a correlative research design and two structured questionnaires to gather data from teachers working in 6 nursing institutes, this study aims to identify the main personality types and their associations with conflict management strategies. Most respondents exhibit neuroticism as their primary personality trait, followed by extroverts. The conflict management strategy that stood out in the study was accommodative. The second most common strategy exercised was collaboration. The study found a relationship between neuroticism and a competing nature as a conflict management style. Found a positive relationship between extraversion and two conflict management styles—collaboration and compromise.

Considering Culture and Conflict: A Novel Approach to Active Bystander Intervention.

Workplace microaggressions are prevalent in clinical settings and contribute to poorer mental health outcomes, as well as to higher rates of burnout for physicians and students experiencing them. While bystander workshops customarily provide guidance on direct interventions to a general audience, the literature does not yet address workshops in an academic setting that consider the individual's motivations and behavior patterns. We implemented a psychologically informed approach to microaggression training to increase participants' understanding and willingness to undergo behavioral change. We created a survey that included 10 distinct scenarios of discrimination in the clinical setting. Participants' willingness to intervene was assessed on a Likert scale prior to, then following, a 1-hour active bystander intervention workshop conducted virtually. The workshop outlined the role of culture and conflict management style in willingness to intervene. Four modes of intervention were outlined, including direct and indirect methods. A total of 78 medical students, graduate students, residents, and faculty members participated in the workshop. Of those, we compared 68 individuals' pre- and postworkshop responses to our questionnaire. We then focused on the 54 participants with no previous training in psychiatry or psychology. Utilizing a Wilcoxon signed rank test, we compared the average pre/post scores of willingness to intervene and found scores to have improved following workshop attendance (Z = -6.339, p < .001). Our findings suggest that a psychiatrically informed and culturally sensitive approach to active bystander intervention workshops may promote upstanding more effectively in academic medicine.

Human Relations and Organizational Conflict Resolution; A Study of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria

Increasing uncertainty and complexity in the operating environment of organizations provide fertile ground for the beginning of conflict in the workplace. This study was conducted to examine the effect of human relations in resolving conflicts in an organisation using manufacturing firms in Delta State as a case study. The study, anchored on the human relations theory, adopted the survey research design hence data were collected through the use of questionnaires as research instrument. Findings of the study indicate that human resources management style, employee’s job description and alternative dispute resolution strategies all have positive effect in organizational conflict resolution in surveyed manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study therefore concludes that positive human relation is important in resolving conflicts in an organistion and recommends amongst others the need for management to adopt the use of alternative dispute resolution strategies to avoid the attendant costs and manhour lost inherent in litigations

Features and Trends of Chinese Management Style in the New Economic Era

According to historical environment and national policies in different periods, Chinese business managers have gradually explored and formed management capabilities in accordance with market needs. Chinesestyle management has been established, based on the characteristics of Chinese society and the specific conditions of Chinese enterprises, applying China’s excellent philosophy to business management.It absorbsglobal scientific management concepts and forms a management model with Chinese characteristics. Chinese style management have gradually influenced the development of world management. It is of great significance to study Chinese style management.Studying the formation of Chinese style management is not only to examine and analyze its own development process, but also to deeply explore the characteristics of Chinesestyle management and provide new ideas for management models for companies in other countries.This paper analyzes the reasons and characteristics of the formation of Chinesestyle managementand puts forward suggestions for the development trend of Chinesestyle management through comparative analysis and SWOT analysis.

ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEMENT ON HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM NORTHERN MALAYSIA

Effective employee performance is crucial for the survival of organizations, especially in the healthcare industry, where employees are responsible for delivering quality healthcare services to patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of organizational factors (namely organizational communication and organizational management) on the performance of healthcare employees in selected private healthcare establishments in Northern Malaysia. A sample of 152 employees was used, and descriptive analysis, correlation, and regression techniques were employed to analyze the relationship between the independent variables (communication techniques, communication barriers, training, and management style) and the dependent variable (employee performance). The results indicated that communication technique was the most critical and influential factor impacting employee performance, while training and management style also had a positive impact. The study recommends that healthcare establishments in Northern Malaysia prioritize effective communication techniques to improve employee performance. In conclusion, this study provides insights into the factors that affect employee performance in the healthcare industry and can inform organizational practices in improving employee performance.

Effects of different soil management styles and cropping practices on the yield and quality of fava bean (Vicia faba L.)

This research aimed to determine the effects of various soil tillage techniques and the use of organic and chemical fertilizers on the overall yield and quality of fava beans. The study emphasized the significance of fertilizer types and their interaction with soil tillage methods. Although the quantity of grains per pod was notably influenced by the choice of fertilizers, the impact of soil tillage alone was found to be insignificant. Moreover, this study demonstrated that the yield index of fava beans was significantly influenced by fertilizer sources, emphasizing the importance of proper nitrogen managements. These findings provide valuable insights for enhancing crop production and quality through optimized soil tillage practices and the use of organic and chemical fertilizers. Through an examination of both the measurable and qualitative elements of fava bean cultivation, this study offers valuable knowledge on how to optimize the application of nitrogen fertilizers and effectively utilize mycorrhizal inoculation to improve grain yield and seed quality. These findings have implications for sustainable agriculture practices and guide farmers and researchers in making informed decisions regarding soil management strategies in fava bean cultivation.

Talent Management and Public Sector Performance: Evidence from Ministry of Finance Awka

This study was carried out to examine the relationship between talent management and public sector performance. In order to determine the relationship between talent management and public sector performance, the study measured talent management using workforce planning and talent development while public sector performance on the other hand was measured based on staff efficiency. The study adopted Survey Design and data were collected using questionnaire survey. The population of the study consist one hundred and twenty staff of the accounting section of Anambra State ministry of finance. Friedman’s ANOVA was used for data analysis, the findings of the study indicate a positive and significant relationship between talent management, workforce planning and public sector performance at 5% significant level. Thus, the study concludes that talent management ensures public sector performance. Based on this, the study recommends that talent management scheme should be used for all categories of staff within the Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), that have special talent and that MDAs should have a separation between talent management scheme and the total human recourses management style

Family management styles of chronic childhood conditions: The caregivers’ perspectives

Family management styles of chronic childhood conditions: The caregivers’ perspectives

In what ways does age-differentiated leadership influence employee health?

According to Wegge et al. (2014), leadership behavior can affect employee health in several ways. The model describes leaders (1) as actors with a direct influence on the health of employees, (2) as designers of work systems, (3) as a moderating factor (buffer/amplifier) of the effects of work requirements and resources on health, (4) as a developer of group climate and identification and (5) as direct role models for health-related behavior. In order to collect evidence for the usefulness of this multi-path model, connections between age-differentiated leadership (ADL) and health were analyzed in 947 employees of a German technology company. ADL is a management style that takes into account the particularities of mixed-age teams and also differentiates between the different needs of different age groups. It was found that better ADL (when controlling for employee-oriented leadership) is associated with fewer physical and psychological complaints (pathway 1). This relationship is mediated by the manager’s social support (path 2) and a better recreational climate in the team (path 4). Better ADL also reduced the negative effects of psychological work demands on the psychological symptoms (pathway 3).Practical Relevance: This article provides practical evidence for the multi-way model of leadership and health. Using the example of age-differentiated leadership (ADL)—with control of employee-oriented leadership—it was also found that this leadership behavior has a positive effect on the mental and physical health of employees via four different paths and should therefore be encouraged.

Being Rather Than Becoming Managers: Dilemmas Facing Event First Level Managers

Significant research into the development of managers and leaders primarily focuses on the development of middle to senior managers. This could explain why there is little research into the development of first level managers (FLMs), and in the events industry, there is no evidence of research into UK event first level managers (EFLMs). This research aims to broaden understanding around what training UK EFLMs receive and the type of managerial styles and competencies training they undertake when commencing their managerial careers. The findings suggest that EFLMs get no or very little formal management development. Despite this lack of training, EFLMs are already enacting preformed approaches, not necessarily the most appropriate, when managing event teams and these managerial styles are based mostly around previous workplace experiences. These findings assist EFLMs and those involved in event HR managerial and leadership training to capitalize on EFLMs being, rather than becoming, event managers.

Kepemimpinan Dan Budaya Korporat Untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan

The offenders are intimately tied to any violations or failures on the part of the organization to carry out its obligations. The performance of an organization is significantly influenced by its human resource management. incorporating into company performance This study looked at the relationship between motivation, corporate culture, and employee performance. The test results demonstrate that motivation, corporate culture, and leadership all have significant effects simultaneously. Employee performance is partially influenced by management and corporate culture, although motivation has little to no impact. The organizational culture and management style both contribute to employee work satisfaction. Employee performance benefits directly from management style and organizational culture as well as indirectly from job happiness. According to this study, corporate culture has the biggest influence on worker performance and job happiness.

The effect of soil management method on some characteristics of limestone soils in the Muthanna desert

Four areas were selected in the Al-Rehab region, the desert of Muthanna Governorate, which differs in the management style, the duration of agricultural exploitation, and the quality of irrigation water. It was taken in each Pedon region, and the morphological and chemical measurements were revealed and conducted. It was found that the thickness of the A horizon ranged between 10-15 centimeters and the thickness of the B horizon between 25-45 centimeters in all study pedons. The administration style did not affect Hue, as all horizons were within the color (10YR) and chroma, as the colors ranged from light white to very bale brown (10 YR7/4) and white (10YR8/1), the soil texture was between Sandy loam, Sandy clay loam, Loamy Sand. As for the chemical properties, the percentage of lime CaCO3 ranged between (250-400) gm/km-1 and the percentage of gypsum ranged between (1.2-1.8) g. km-1 The electrical conductivity EC ranged between (3.9-18)ds.m-1 , while the organic matter was between (2.1- 13.5) and the CEC values ranged between (12-18Coml.kg). Keywords: soil management, calcareous soils

Effective Management Style for Resolving Academic and Non-Academic Conflicts in University Colleges in Kathmandu

This article investigates effective management approaches for resolving academic and non-academic conflicts in education. The objective of the study is to identify and examine strategies that promote successful conflict resolution in educational settings. A quantitative research design was employed, combining quantitative data from educators, administrators, and stakeholders. Findings revealed a range of conflicts, including those related to curriculum, interpersonal relationships, power dynamics, and resource allocation. Various management approaches were identified, such as open communication, mediation and negotiation techniques, feelings building, and the establishment of conflict resolution mechanisms and policies. Participants reported positive outcomes when these approaches were applied, including improved collaboration, enhanced student engagement, and a more harmonious educational environment. The findings provide valuable insights for educational practitioners and administrators seeking to foster productive and inclusive learning environments. By implementing effective management approaches, collaborating can handle conflicts, promote collaboration, and enhance overall educational outcomes. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects and sustainability of these conflict resolution strategies.

THE MEDIATING ROLE OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB CHARACTERISTICS AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

The COVID-19 virus leading to the pandemic has highly impacted many sectors, including the business sector. The pandemic and all forms of movement control orders by the authorities affecting low employee performance affect the Malaysian economy significantly. Therefore, this study examines the possible factors leading to high employee performance within SMEs. They are critical to work future, not only for creating jobs and developing the economy but also for driving market competition and innovation. The study’s respondents consist of employees in the SME sector. This study employs a quantitative method. A set of questionnaires was distributed to 287 respondents. This study used AMOS’s Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyse the data. The study’s findings indicate that job characteristics and conflict management styles are significantly associated with employee performance. Moreover, conflict management styles mediate the relationship between job characteristics and employee performance. In this study, employee performance is essential to every organisation and helps increase productivity and improve customer service quality.

Agroecology as a means to improve energy metabolism and economic management in smallholder cocoa farmers in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Cocoa is one of the most important crops in Ecuador, especially in the Ecuadorian Amazon, where >60,000 ha are dedicated to cocoa; 48,600 ha in production in 2021. Most of the cocoa area (82 %) is managed by smallholders with <10 ha under cultivation. Despite the socioeconomic and environmental importance of these systems, there are no previous studies that provide an integrated view of the energy metabolism and economic viability of different smallholder management styles. Consequently, the objective of this work is twofold: a) to estimate the aggregate energy and economic metabolism of small cocoa producers (< 10 ha) in the Ecuadorian Amazon and b) to investigate the existing differences in the technical-economic management styles of the crop. To this end, primary data were collected from a statistically representative sample of cocoa-growing areas distributed among 279 producers in 86 communities in the region, using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology and a cost-benefit analysis associated with management. Our data show that most smallholder farmers produce cocoa in low-input diversified agroforest system with a high share of unpaid family labor. At the Amazon level, smallholder farmers (< 10 ha) produced 16.9 million tons of food for the market with a non-renewable cumulative energy demand (NR CED) of 53.8 TJ (1343 MJ/ha), a carbon footprint (CF) of 8.16 Mt. CO2-eq. (203.9 kg CO2-eq/ha), and a net margin of 19.07 million $ (476.8 $/ha). On average, cocoa yields were estimated at 288 kg/ha, resulting in a NR CED and carbon footprint (CF) per kg of cocoa of 4.18 MJ and 0.98 kg CO2-eq. Despite its apparent homogeneity, three distinct styles of crop management were identified by a cluster analysis. The results suggest that farms with good organic/agroecological management can have a similar income generating capacity to the more intensive conventional farms evaluated, but with better environmental outcomes. Consequently, the paper finally discusses the need to promote public actions and policies that allow for the scaling up and improvement of successful agroecological management in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Managerial power bases and its relationship to influence tactics and conflict management styles: Bedside nurses' perspective.

Having robust power sources and employing effective influence tactics are essential leadership skills for nurse managers in managing human resources, providing quality care, and managing workplace conflict among nurses. The present study aimed to investigate how bedside nurses perceived their nurse managers' power bases, influence tactics, and conflict management styles. Furthermore, the study investigated the relationship among power bases, influence tactics, and conflict management styles. A descriptive correlational study was conducted at the inpatient care unit of a Saudi hospital. A convenient sample of n = 230 nurses completed the Power Base scale, Influence Behavior Questionnaire (IBQ-R), and Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory-II (ROCI-II). Nurses believed their managers were most likely to use referent, legitimate, and expert sources to exercise their power; appreciation and consultation tactics to influence others; and an integrative style to manage conflict. Significant positive correlations were found between the perceived overall power bases and each of the influence behaviors and conflict management styles (r = .466, r = .383, p < .05, respectively). The values of the regression coefficient of power bases significantly contribute to the prediction of 67.8% and 42.2% of the explained variance of influence behaviors and conflict management styles, respectively. In addition, influence behaviors can play a mediating role in this prediction. Nurse managers should be able to demonstrate the benefit of controlling a wide range of power bases and know how to use influence behaviors and conflict management styles skillfully in each situation to achieve desired goals.

Marketing Research of Financial Literacy Factors and Sustainable Development of the Region

In the modern world money and all issues connected with financial wellbeing take an extremely important place. The relevance of the research topic is explained by the fact that nowadays it is necessary the regular monitoring of the mood and needs of citizens and tracking the dynamic of demand for certain financial products, identifying errors and misunderstanding that citizens face when making financial decisions. The Georgian consumer is unique and his financial behaviour has an expressed national, cultural and geographical specificity. The financial culture, literacy and experience of our population are just starting to take shape. This research aims to deepen regional studies concerning various factors of financial literacy (financial skills, financial behaviour, values, style of money management, financial knowledge), in particular, to study the level of financial education of students and young people. In the article, we studied the influence of financial literacy factors on the financial behaviour of pupils and students, using the synthesis and analysis of various scientific approaches, questionnaires and statistic processing methods, concerning the research problem. A financial education center was established at Akaki Tsereteli State University for the first time in the region, based on the analyses and the data obtained as a result of marketing research. Based on the centre, various measures have already been implemented in terms of improving the financial literacy of students and pupils. The main goal of the centre for the future will be the promotion of the culture of financial education of students and pupils within the available resources. Keywords: financial knowledge, financial culture, financial behavior, financial skills, financial institutions, financial education, financial competence, values.

Motivations, career decisions, and decision-making processes of mid-aged master of social work students

ABSTRACT Professionals working in health and social care in the United Kingdom face long-term stress and burnout. Some staff decided to leave the health and social care profession, particularly since the United Kingdom left the European Union. While Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated the insufficient human resources in health and social care and the shortage of qualified social workers, the resultant stress and burnout is the long-term issues. This study aims to understand the motivations and reasons why second-career Master of Social Work students decide to join the social work profession during their mid-age. Phenomenology was employed and twenty Master of Social Work students at three British universities were invited. Using social cognitive career and motivation theory and a two-step data analysis procedure, the four main findings resulting from this study were the success of the internship arrangement in boosting careers in populated rural communities, the ability of rural social workers to improve the lives of aging populations, and the advantages of being part of a supportive work community, including experiencing a supportive managerial style. This study will fill the gaps in identifying issues related to workforce shortage, social work education, and internship placements in social work settings.

MARKETING RESEARCH OF FACTORS OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION/LITERACY OF SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IMERETI REGION

School that gives general education has been the most significant intermediate link for the transfer of social experience, knowledge, skills and abilities from the older generation to the youth. On one hand, the school, as a public institution, is a kind of mirror of a social organism, on the other hand, the school is a powerful tool for forming the personal qualities of adults. From this point of view, the school is the basis for enforcing the state and social order, creating the conditions for the country's development. In the contemporary conditions, the issue of raising the level of financial education of the population in Georgia is acute, therefore the modern school also "includes" the problems/tasks of financial education. The purpose of the research was to describe the "portrait" of the contemporary teenager in the context of financial literacy. Research methods included: to the research problem, synthesis and analysis of different scientific approaches, questionnaire survey and statistical processing methods. As a result of the marketing research conducted by us, we managed to identify the qualitative characteristics of giving financial education to children in the family, substantiated the main components of the concept of "financial literacy" in the context of integrating various scientific approaches, and formulated the task as a questionnaire. Thus, School students’ awareness about finances was analyzed considering five main factors: financial skills, financial behavior, values, types of management of money, financial education and awareness. This research has been tremendously significant and crucial since it has given us the opportunity to find out the financial education and practice of financial behavior, that have been done spontaneously, in the process of adults’ socialization. Keywords: Financial literacy, financial behavior, financial skills, values, money management style, financial knowledge, educational programs.