Work Performance Management Research Articles

Linking grandiose and vulnerable narcissism to managerial work performance, through the lens of core personality traits and social desirability

While grandiose narcissism is well-studied, vulnerable narcissism remains largely unexplored in the workplace context. Our study aimed to compare grandiose and vulnerable narcissism among managers and people from the general population. Within the managerial sample, our objective was to examine how these traits diverge concerning core personality traits and socially desirable responses. Furthermore, we endeavored to explore their associations with individual managerial performance, encompassing task performance, contextual performance, and counterproductive work behavior (CWB). Involving a pool of managerial participants (N = 344), we found that compared to the general population, managers exhibited higher levels of grandiose narcissism and lower levels of vulnerable narcissism. While both narcissistic variants had a minimal correlation (r = .02) with each other, they differentially predicted work performance. Notably, grandiose narcissism did not significantly predict any work performance dimension, whereas vulnerable narcissism, along with neuroticism, predicted higher CWB and lower task performance. Conscientiousness emerged as the strongest predictor of task performance. This study suggests that organizations might not benefit from managers with vulnerable narcissism. Understanding these distinct narcissistic variants offers insights into their impacts on managerial performance in work settings.

The Impact of Business Intelligence and Analytics Adoption on Decision Making Effectiveness and Managerial Work Performance

Business Intelligence and Analytics systems have the capability to enable organizations to better comprehend their business and to increase the quality of managerial decisions, and consequently improve their performance. Recently, organizations have embraced the idea that data becomes a core asset, and this belief also changes the culture of the organization; data and analytics now determine a data-driven culture, which makes way for more effective data-driven decisions. To the best of our knowledge, there are few studies that investigate the effects of BI&A adoption on individual decision-making effectiveness and managerial work performance. This paper aims to contribute to bridging this gap by providing a research model that examines the relationship between BI&A adoption and manager’s decision-making effectiveness and then his individual work performance. The research model also theorizes that a data-driven culture promotes the BI&A adoption in the organization. Using specific control variables, we also expect to observe differences between different departments and managerial positions, which will provide practical implications for companies that work on BI&A adoption.

Managerial Roles as a Strategy Implementation Driver and Performance of the National Government Departments in Kenya

Performance in most of the departments in the National Government of Kenya has remained average over years resulting in disparities in service delivery. This study examined the influence of managerial roles on the performance of the departments moderated by stakeholder involvement. Drawing from the data collected from National Government heads of departments in the Counties, the study concluded that managerial roles significantly influence the performance of the departments and is significantly moderated by the stakeholder involvement. The study has significant implication on the work performance management and stakeholder management policies.

PENGARUH PARTISIPASI PENYUSUNAN ANGGARAN DAN KARAKTERISTIK TUJUAN ANGGARAN TERHADAP KINERJA MANAJERIAL DENGAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA NON FISIK SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI

The purpose of this study is to analyze and provide empirical evidence about the influence of budgeting participation and budget goal characteristics on managerial performance with a non-physical work environment as moderation. Population variables in this study are all leaders and financial officers in private vocational schools in the city of Semarang listed in the structure of the division of school work in 2016 which amounted to 14 vocational high schools and each was taken by 3 people so that there were 42 respondents, while the sampling technique used the census method. Data analysis method used is Regression Moderation Analysis (MRA) Hypothesis 1 test results note that the value of t arithmetic = 3.012> t table = 1.694 with a number of significance = 0.003 <α = 0.05 (significant), so the hypothesis (H1) that participation budgeting has a positive effect. on proven managerial job performance. Regression coefficient β1 = 0.567 (positive sign), it can be interpreted that the higher the participation in budgeting, the higher the managerial performance. Hypothesis 2 testing is known that the value of t = 2.723> t table = 1.694 with a significance value = 0.010 <α = 0.05 (significant), so the hypothesis (H2) that the characteristics of the budgetary objectives have a positive effect on managerial performance of the work proved. Stepwise coefficient = 0.279 (benchmark), can be interpreted more clearly the characteristics of the managerial level budget objectives. Testing hypothesis 3 is known that the value of t 2.484> t table = 1.694 with a significance value = 0.026 <α = 0.05 (significant), so the hypothesis (H3) that the work environment is not moderate, moderate moderate positive positive effect on budget participation on managerial work performance proven. Testing hypothesis 4 is known that the value of t arithmetic 2.333> t table = 1.694 with the number of significance = 0.032 <α = 0.05 (significance nt). Thus the hypothesis (H4) that the non-physical work environment positively influences the characteristics of budgetary goals on proven managerial work performance. Interaction test results show β4 = 0.163 (positive sign), it can be interpreted that the existence of a non-physical work environment that is conducive will strengthen the influence of the characteristics of the budget objectives on managerial work performance. Keywords: Budget participation, characteristics of budget objectives, non-physical work environment, managerial work performance

The impact of restricted decision-making autonomy on health care managers' health and work performance.

The aim of this study was to investigate how restricted decision-making autonomy and conflicting demands impact operational managers' work performance and health. Managers at operational level (first- and second-line managers') in health care organisations are commonly exposed to strain in their work situation with high demands and a challenging work context. Although they play an important role, the knowledge about the causal associations between stressful job demands and their consequences is limited. A prospective design with questionnaire data collected at two points in time, 1year apart, from a sample of operational managers (N=162) at five Swedish hospitals was used to conduct a structural equation model analysis with cross-lagged paths. Restricted decision-making autonomy was negatively associated with both the managers' health and their managerial work performance over time. Health care managers' work performance and health may be sustained by the top management allowing them a higher degree of autonomy in their decision-making. This study suggests that nursing leaders should create the circumstances for operational managers' to have higher levels of autonomy in their area of responsibility and the freedom to prioritize their managerial workload.

Pengaruh Ketidakpastian Lingkungan dan Karakteristik Informasi Akuntansi Manajemen terhadap Kinerja Manajerial (Studi pada Perusahaan BUMN di Jawa Timur)

The objective of the study is to identify the relationship between uncertainty environment variable and characteristic variable of management accounting information toward the managerial work performance variable at BUMN organization in East Java. The sample is taken from the population of managers and their assistants in the organization. The study uses simple random sampling technique. The result of the study proves that the uncertainty environment variable and management accounting information influence the managerial work performance variable simultaneously. Temporarily, the characteristics variable of management accounting information influences the managerial work performance partially. The study determination coefficient is 16.7%, and its remnants (83.3%) shows that the managerial work performance variable influenced by the other variables out of the study.

Managerial Roles in SMEs and Their Effect on Perceived Managerial Effectiveness in Lithuania

The aim of this study was to analyze the managerial work of Lithuanian managers in terms of managerial roles and their effect on perceived effectiveness of managers’ work in small and medium – sized companies in Lithuania. Literature analysis reveals the concept of managerial work in terms of roles played by managers and discusses the issue of managerial effectiveness. Both concepts are seen as highly complex phenomena where role accomplishing is recognized as an important influential factor in effective managerial work performance. A survey was used as the most appropriate tool for data collection. The respondents at managerial positions were randomly selected in SMEs in Lithuania. Exploratory factor analysis was used to single out managerial roles, and multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the relationship between managerial roles and perceived managerial effectiveness. The study revealed significant results in terms of performance of managerial roles and questioned the universalistic model of managerial roles by pointing out to their sensitivity to organizational context. The results demonstrate that a part of the activities of managers still fall within the framework of the traditional managerial roles. Yet, findings also suggest that there is a substantial part which can be subsumed under the new separate roles as Analyzer, Representor, and Networker. Regrouped managerial roles revealed a strong positive correlation with perceived managerial effectiveness.

The Relationship between Strategic Performance Measurement System and Managerial Work Performance of Co-operatives in Malaysia

Performance measurement system has been recognized as critical factor for the effective and efficient management tool in competitive environment. The main research purpose is to investigate the current practices of strategic performance measurement system as well as to identify the level of managerial work performance among 100 best co-operative in Malaysia. This research also examines the relationship between strategic performance measurement system and managerial work performance. The selection of the sample is comprised the chairman, secretary, treasurer, manager and two members of the co-operative board among 100 best co-operative in Malaysia. The result indicates that the level of managerial work performance among 100 best co-operative in Malaysia is at the high level. Moreover, the correlation between strategic and managerial work performance among these co-operative shows that there are significant relationship between these two variables. The implication of the research findings in this study are co-operatives that have effective performance measurement system and use it as an internal control that is effective in their operations show that they are always be able to measure their performance. High performance in co-operative activities gives the impression that the management effectively and efficiently can manage their corporation. The goal of the co-operative cannot be achieved if there is low level performance of the management in the corporation.

중앙행정기관 재정성과관리와 정부 업무성과관리간 연계성 분석 - 법무부, 경찰청 사례를 중심으로

본 연구는 각 각의 제도적 기반 하에 운용되고 있는 재정성과관리와 업무성과관리가 상호 연관성을 가지고 있으며 그 중심에 국가재정운용계획이 자리 잡고 있다는 데에 착안하여 국가재정운용계획을 중심으로 재정성과관리와 정부업무성과관리간에 상호 원활하게 연계되어 운용되고 있는가를 분석하는 것이다. 분석대상은 법무부와 경찰청을 대상으로 2008년부터 2012년까지의 재정사업평가결과 보고서, 그리고 2014년~2018년까지의 중기사업계획서, 2013년도 성과관리전략계획 등의 자료를 토대로 분석하였다. 분석결과, 성과중심의 재정운용만 보면 부분적으로 이루어지고 있으나, 그러한 재정성과관리와 국가재정운용간의 연계, 그리고 국가재정운용과 정부업무성과관리간의 연계에 있어서는 계획서상의 사업구조의 불일치성, 평가와 계획간의 시간의 불일치성, 성과보고서상의 지표체계의 실효성 부족 및 방법론의 부재 등의 문제점이 나타나고 있어 연계가 원활하게 이루어지지 않은 것으로 분석되었다.

What do small business owner-managers do? A managerial work perspective

This article proposes management styles to small business owner-managers based on the two most important approaches to managerial work. The managerial work performance of small business owner-managers was analyzed from different perspectives. An important perspective, known as small business owner-manager behavior studies, is founded on the manager’s functions (process approach) and roles (roles approach). This perspective is based on studies on the work of the manager of large businesses. Even if on the one hand this transfer of concepts from large to small business reveals problems, on the other hand it has proven to be a rich opportunity for research. This research applied a survey methodology that asked small business owners to answer a questionnaire. The results indicated that both approaches – process and roles – are useful to characterize the work of small business owner-managers. Four managerial styles were identified: (1) activity structuring (2) public relations (3) supervision and leading, and (4) conflict solver. Regarding the four different styles, we believe our paper can contribute to the development and improvement of specific theories about small business management, based on the study of the nature of managerial work.

Discussion board moderators for online learning communities

Online discussion boards are used in various universities as an alternative to face to face discussion groups. But they are also subjected to and shaped by a materialist and managerialist agenda and notions of performativity (Ball, 2003) that tend to have a negative impact on relationships in learning environments. They are part of learning management systems (LMS) that focus on work performance management, educational optimisation and more advanced centralised control, underpinned by the old idea of human beings as static and easy to categorise identities. The impetus and effect is entropic, motivated by investment in people to yield high returns in various ways. This article problematises those neo-liberal agendas to then talk about options online discussion board moderators can consider. First describing the incident that motivated writing this article, the discussion deliberates the idea of teaching and learning in a computerised world and looks at the idea of online sharing of information versus communication. The discussion then looks into what is useful for a postmodern world and brings forward the idea of integral theory and Beck and Cowan’s (2006) perspective on meme systems that may assist online discussion board moderators in creating an intimate, multilayered and emergent community or Gemeinschaft .

Study on Relationship Between Individual Work Value and Work Performance of Civil Servants-Based on the Research in China

Civil servants are the key power to government’s development and social demands. However, present large amount of researches on public HR management mainly study from macro fields such as policy, education and team setup, the study of civil servants’ inner factors and outer work performance is comparatively much less, while the demonstrative study is the least. This paper proposes research hypothesis of civil servants’ work value and work performance on the basis of literature review; with the design of questionnaire, statistics analysis and research, finds the influencing factors and reasons why individual work value affects work performance; gets the specific influencing degree the parameters affect work performance. On the basis of demonstrative study, this paper proposes applicable methods and suggestions for civil servants’ work value on individual work performance management in administration departments, suggestions especially for HR management, screening and selection, stimulating, training and development. Key words: Civil servant; Work value; Work performance

Determinants of family employee work performance and compensation in family businesses

This study highlighted the importance of establishing clear work roles and responsibilities in the family business, the measurement of family employee work performance and regular feedback on their performance and fair and market-based compensation of family employees in family businesses. An Oblimin oblique rotation was performed on the principal components of the exploratory factor analysis. In this study three factors describing the theoretical dimensions of family employee work performance, clear work roles and responsibilities and family employee compensation in family businesses were extracted. Although statistical significant differences were found between the perceptions of male and female as well as between senior and younger generation family employees regarding the constructs, these differences were not practically significant. This study, however, confirms the important role that an effective family employee work performance management and compensation strategy plays to ensure harmonious family relationships and at the end the sustainability of the family business. Practical recommendations are suggested to improve the effectiveness of family employee work performance and compensation in family businesses. Recommendations are also offered to utilise the questionnaire as a diagnostic tool.