Management Style Research Articles

What Contributes to the Greening of the Polish Energy Industry? Pro-Environmental Inclusive Leadership and Pro-Environmental Behavior—A Moderation–Mediation Analysis

The functioning of the energy sector in Poland has been changing over recent years, influenced by growing concern for the environment. The concept of inclusive leadership can play a key role in the emergence of behavioral changes related to the development of environmental awareness and the initiation of pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors by employees. The guiding objective of this study is to verify a moderated mediation model of the impact of pro-environmental consciousness (PEC) on the mediating role of the fulfillment of the psychological contract for the environment (PCFE) in pro-environmental inclusive leadership (PEIL) and pro-environmental work behavior (PEWB) relationships in the energy industry. By self-completing a survey questionnaire using the computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) method, responses were collected from 649 respondents employed in various energy industry organizations. Structural equation modelling based on maximum likelihood with bootstrap estimation was used to test the hypothesis model. The findings confirm the assumptions of the research model, demonstrating a direct relationship between pro-environmental inclusive leadership and pro-environmental work behavior. Additionally, a mediating condition was found, where the fulfillment of the psychological contract for the environment mediates the relationship between pro-environmental inclusive leadership and pro-environmental work behavior, and pro-environmental consciousness moderates this process. It was found that higher pro-environmental consciousness enhances the indirect effect of pro-environmental inclusive leadership on employees’ pro-environmental work behavior through the fulfillment of the psychological contract for the environment. This highlights the importance of the fulfillment of the psychological contract for the environment and a pro-environmental consciousness in the effectiveness of pro-environmental leadership. The analysis indicates that managers who apply a pro-environmental inclusive management style contribute to an increasingly pro-environmental consciousness and the promotion pro-environmental work behavior among employees. Furthermore, the indirect effect of green leadership on employees’ green actions, through the fulfillment of a psychological contract for the environment that is moderated by their pro-environmental consciousness, highlights the importance of environmentally conscious leaders in building effective employee–employer relationships. These relationships facilitate the implementation of initiatives that accelerate the pace of change and enhance efforts to build tomorrow’s modern energy industry based on low- and zero-carbon energy sources. Additionally, this is one of the first studies in the Polish energy industry to provide insight into the role and importance of green leadership and green behavior in the energy industry.

Style du Leadership et genre Cas des managers de la santé au Maroc

to assess the gender leadership style of managers in the Moroccan health sector. Descriptive study. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), a questionnaire that evaluates leadership style, was used to collect data from 120 managers in the Moroccan healthcare sector (40 female managers and 80 male managers). In Morocco, the representation of women in positions of responsibility and power is still lower than that of men. However, the average score on the transformational leadership style scales for female managers among the 120 people surveyed was 15.51, while the average score on the transactional leadership style scales was only 6.073. While the average score on the transformational leadership style scales for male managers among the 120 respondents was 10.26, the average score on the transactional leadership style scales was 8.57. These results demonstrated the existence of a difference between the leadership style and gender of managers in the healthcare sector. This study was able to confirm the theory underlining the difference between the two leadership styles of male and female managers, even in a sector such as healthcare.

Examining the Leadership Styles and Effects of Sport Managers

This study aims to investigate the leadership styles of sports managers and the impacts of these styles. Leadership, in its modern sense, was first used in the British Parliament in the 19th century and has gradually become a significant concept in business, education, and social fields. Leaders guide groups towards specific goals and enhance motivation through tasks such as crisis management, rewarding, and innovation. Management, on the other hand, focuses on coordinating resources and people in harmony to achieve organizational goals. While managers utilize hierarchical authority, leaders create influence through personal skills and charisma. Sports managers bear significant responsibilities when making strategic decisions and managing daily operations. Leadership styles reflect managers' strategic visions, values, and management strategies, and these styles yield different outcomes on organizational performance, team cohesion, motivation, and individual development. Research has shown that various leadership styles, such as transformational, autocratic, and democratic leadership, are key factors determining the effectiveness of sports managers. Leadership influences the dynamics within the organization and enhances employee motivation. This study examines the leadership styles of sports managers and their effects through a literature review methodology. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the leadership styles of sports managers and their impacts. These findings will contribute to the existing body of knowledge and serve as a foundation for future research on sports management leadership.

Liderazgo Directivo y Desempeño Docente en la Educación: Un Estudio de Caso de una Universidad Peruana

Regardless of the scale of an organization and economic fluctuations, none of its activities and efforts are exempt from the impact of leadership, which plays a crucial role in its trajectory and resilience in the face of constant change. In this context, the study aimed to determine the relationship between leadership and teacher performance in the educational field, based on a case study conducted at a Peruvian university. The primary objective of this study was to optimize the quality of university education by evaluating the style of leadership and administrative management, with the goal of generating a positive long-term impact on all stakeholders within the organization. The research adopted a correlational, quantitative approach with a non-experimental design. A sample of 55 university teachers was established, and data were collected through a questionnaire. This instrument facilitated the collection of statistical data, which were subsequently analyzed. The reliability of the questionnaire, measured by the Cronbach's alpha coefficient, was 0.979 and was validated by academics with doctoral degrees and experts in the field. The research thus gathered significant data, which, after processing, indicated a direct relationship between the role of leadership and the performance of teachers. It also showed how teachers, when exposed to a certain type of leadership, tend to improve their performance and enhance the quality of education.

The Traditional Way of Saving Money Versus the Modern Style of Invest-ment: The Financial Management Styles of Sorsogon State University (Sor-su) Bulan Campus Faculty Members

The Traditional Way of Saving Money Versus the Modern Style of Invest-ment: The Financial Management Styles of Sorsogon State University (Sor-su) Bulan Campus Faculty Members

Empowering Indonesian Women Migrant Workers in Singapore: the Role of Conflict Management Training and Personality-Based Communication for Migrant Workers Community

The present study focuses on a community service project designed to evaluate the efficacy of conflict management training and personality-based communication strategies on Indonesian female migrant workers in Singapore, who are also students at the Open University of Indonesia. The project's primary objective was to aid participants in comprehending themselves and their coworkers more effectively, and to develop practical skills for resolving conflicts and communicating effectively in diverse work environments. Conflict management training encompasses case studies, role-playing, and group discussions, enabling participants to acquire knowledge regarding different conflict management styles and effective communication techniques based on personality types. The post-training evaluation revealed a significant improvement in the participants' comprehension of personality types and their capacity to manage conflicts. This study highlights the significance of incorporating personality aspects into conflict management and communication training, and the advantages of such training in enhancing interpersonal relationships and productivity in the workplace, as well as managing conflicts between individuals and organisations.

Engaging and retaining clients in AOD treatment: young people’s perspectives

ABSTRACT Finding ways to engage and retain young people in treatment for substance use is important in disrupting trajectories of dependence and long-term addiction. Research speaks to the complex interplay of system, client, and clinician factors influencing treatment attendance. This study used a qualitative approach to explore the views of clients (young people [n = 19] and their carers [n = 5]) on the enablers to treatment engagement and retention. Four themes were identified. First the power of first impressions in facilitating trust for young people accessing support. Second, the impact of caseworkers’ approach which acknowledge contextual influences on substance use. Third, young people’s appreciation for AOD workers who shared responsibility for initiating and building trust. Finally, the influence of patient and slow-paced case management styles on treatment attendance. Findings illustrate the importance of humanising approaches to AOD service provision, creating safe spaces in traditionally clinical and stigmatised environments, where biomedical models of care have dominated. The study highlights the potential incongruence between AOD workforce requirements/expectations, and the conditions needed (and sought after) to effectively support young people via good practice social work models.

Leadership and Conflict Management Styles of Top and Middle-Level Managers of Selected Companies Towards Strategic HR Management

This study investigates top and middle-level managers’ leadership and conflict management styles in selected companies and their impact on strategic HR management. The research explores the relationship between leadership styles, conflict management approaches, and their influence on HR practices and organizational performance. Utilizing a mixed-method design, data were collected from surveys and interviews with managers across various industries. The findings indicate that transformational leadership and collaborative conflict management styles are prevalent among effective managers and positively correlate with strategic HR outcomes. These styles enhance employee engagement, reduce turnover rates, and foster a positive organizational culture. Additionally, the study reveals that top managers are more likely to adopt strategic approaches, while middle managers focus on operational aspects. The implications of these findings suggest that companies should invest in leadership development programs to cultivate these effective styles. The study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the significance of leadership and conflict management in achieving strategic HR objectives and offers practical recommendations for enhancing managerial practices. Keywords: Leadership, Conflict Management, Higher Education, Human Resources

MANAGEMENT STYLE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF EMPLOYEE TOWARD ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOME

The study aims to identify the management style and productivity of employees toward organizational outcome. Mixed methods are utilized in the study. It consists of both qualitative and quantitative research design. Likewise, convenience sampling techniques are employed in the study based on the capacity of the researchers. It is a technique that is subjective, selective, and judgmental. The study consisted of one hundred twenty-five (125) respondents only. Results show that management style and productivity of employees toward organizational outcome among the respondents motivate effectively to set goals on transformational management techniques in the organizational outcome, show that authoritative management implements clear expectation and success for well-established objective on management effectively among employees such as SMART goals, maintain open communication and incorporate use objectives and key result area, show that persuasive management builds exercises on idea sharing workshop, specific projects, and challenges for the function and roles of employees in skillset and perspective efforts, and show that transformational management motivates effectively to the set goals on transformational management techniques in the organizational outcome. Findings show that there is a significant relationship between the management style and productivity of employees toward organizational outcome as observed among the respondents.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0871/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

An Overview of Effectiveness of Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System in Tanzania

This study investigated the effectiveness of Balanced Scorecard (BSC) on provision of quality services in selected public organizations in Tanzania. The objective was to investigate the effective of balanced Scorecard on quality services in selected public organizations. The study reveals that BSC tool is more effective compared to previously used tools. Also, the employee’s perception on effectiveness of BSC tool on provision of quality services is positive. The findings of ordinal logistic regression analysis show that the effectiveness of BSC tool increases the likelihood of employees to provide quality services. Further, extended regression namely structural equation modelling shows that the relationship between effectiveness of BSC tool and provision of quality services is distorted by high level of autocratic management style while not distorted by rules, policy and regulations. The study is strongly recommending that there is a need for government and private organisations to adopt BSC as an effective tool for provision of quality services; There is a need of introducing transformational and collaborative management styles in order to account for quality of services; Organizations should continuously enforce regulations, rules and policies; The study should be used by decision makers to set standards of introducing viable and vibrant performance management tools which are result oriented and further studies on uncovered areas on BSC to be undertaken in future.

The Active Versus Passive Investing Debate: Evidence From the 2018-2023 Market Cycle

The paper investigates the research question: Which investment management style, active or passive, produced better risk-adjusted performance from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2023 (Prondzinski, 2010)? The comprehensive time period was further subdivided into two periods: January 2020 – May 2023, the Pandemic period, and March 2022 – December 2023, the interest rate hiking period without any interest rate cuts. The study tested twenty-seven hypotheses derived from this research question for the specified periods addressed. The study, consisting of 27 statistical tests, found that on a risk-adjusted basis, the Sharpe ratios of active indices (proxies for active management) significantly exceeded the passive indices (proxies for passive management) in nine of the periods tested) (Prondzinski, 2010).

Keeping the gates closed: the effect of conflict management styles, anxiety, and technical skills on security noncompliance intention among smartphone users

ABSTRACT Using personal mobile phones for work-related purposes is an increasingly common trend in organisations yet adding to cyber security concerns. It is vital to identify employees’ characteristics that impact security noncompliance behaviours when using mobile phones at work, as it could open a channel for cyber-attacks in the enterprise's IT systems. Using the unique context of personal smartphones and building on the theoretical framework of the Dual-Concern Model, this study identifies key characteristics of employees’ intention to engage in security noncompliance activities. Through a scenario-based survey of 391 mobile phone users in the United States, we examined the impact of personal characteristics (specifically conflict management style, context-specific anxiety, and technological skills) in explaining people’s intention to demonstrate security noncompliance behaviours. Younger individuals, those with higher conflict approach tendencies, and those with online communication apprehension tend to show higher noncompliance with information system security policies. Also, technical skills were found to moderate the association of online communication apprehension with increased noncompliance with security policies. The findings offer a range of theoretical implications and practical insights for strengthening organisations’ cyber security.

Intent to stay of Chinese agency workers in the information technology outsourcing industry

PurposeThe literature on information technology outsourcing (ITO) prioritises monetary considerations and overlooks human aspects. This qualitative study adopts a contextualised approach to address a research gap in understanding agency workers’ intent to stay in the ITO sector.Design/methodology/approachIn contrast to previous studies that focus on intra-organisational factors and use quantitative designs, this study takes a qualitative approach. It analyses data from 85 in-depth interviews with agency workers in the Chinese ITO supply chain and project managers of supplier and client firms.FindingsThe study constructs an integrated framework covering 15 factors at three levels and shows how they interact to influence Chinese agency workers’ intent to stay in the ITO supply chain. Variations in outsourcing management styles and practices among U.S., Japanese and Chinese client firms are presented to enrich the understanding of outsourcing dynamics in a global context.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the ITO literature by providing new insights into the retention of highly skilled agency workers and deepening the contextual understanding of this issue, throwing light on the human aspects often overshadowed by monetary considerations.

Winter is Coming: Management Style and Firm Success During the Energy Crisis

Winter is Coming: Management Style and Firm Success During the Energy Crisis

Occupational stress and associated sources and risk factors among nurses in Gaza strip, Palestine: A cross-sectional survey.

To determine the occurrence of occupational stress among Palestinian nurses, and their associated sources and risk factors. A cross-sectional descriptive design. A total of 250 registered nurses from eight governmental hospitals, using a convenience sampling method. Data collection were conducted using the 30-items self-reported Occupational Stress Scale from December 2022 to March 2023. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analysis were applied to analysis data. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analysis. The prevalence of high occupational stress levels was 64.8% (Mean = 3.9 out of 5). The main sources of stress are too much responsibility and work, understaffing, lack of promotion and recognition, inadequate pay, time pressure, and management style. The results regression analysis demonstrated that male nurses with a Masters or PhD degree and those working in fixed shifts experienced higher occupational stress. Moreover, participants who worked overtime hours were more susceptible to stress. The research indicates that occupational stress presents a notable challenge for nurses in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. It suggests that in order to alleviate this stress, decision-makers in healthcare policy and hospital management should prioritize the execution of strategies aimed at addressing the primary stressors and risk factors identified. This study adhered to the STROBE guidelines. A total of 250 registered nurses were taken part in this study by answering a self-administered study survey.

Spina bifida transition care in India: strengths amidst challenges.

In India, adult neurosurgeons are required to care for children regularly because the concept of dedicated pediatric specialty care is not yet entirely established in the subcontinent. Likewise, pediatric neurosurgeons do not exclusively offer their services to the young, but they also provide care to adult patients with neurosurgical disorders. This creates a medical system where the transition between specialties is not often a formal and recognized aspect of neurosurgical care because most neurosurgeons provide care for patients of all ages. Additionally, there are very few teams geared toward caring for conditions in children that merit lifelong medical support, with spina bifida (SB) being one of them. Since there are no focused or structured pediatric programs on a large scale, developing a multidisciplinary clinic for adults becomes challenging. A pragmatic approach using technology-based education, supported by an organized system or a coordinator, may be a new strategy. A new system utilizing telemedicine and smartphones for established patients maybe an alternative option for SB children in India. During virtual video conferences, an established patient may benefit from multispecialty care and education toward a smooth transition that avoids significant issues with time, transportation, or financial constraints. Achieving a seamless transition among allied specialists from the pediatric to adult systems is a utopia. The current system in the subcontinent may be improved, with an opportunity to develop smooth transition care between coordinated specialists (who simultaneously treat children and adults). Learning from various global SB management styles, the Indian transition situation may offer another model in the near future.

Family management styles for children with asthma: A latent profile analysis.

To identify the latent profiles and predictors of family management styles for children with asthma. This is a secondary data analysis. The demographic data of 506 primary caregivers of children with asthma and their scores of the Family Management Scale in a cross-sectional study were used. Latent profile analysis and multiple logistic regression analyses were employed. Three family management styles were identified: Thriving (Profile 1), Accommodating (Profile 2), and Enduring (Profile 3) Family Management Style. The child's age, gender, mother's education level, family structure, influence of illness on parents' work and family life, whether they had follow-up plans and whether their parents had read disease and health knowledge pamphlets were found to be the predictors of different styles. Three distinct family management styles exist for children with asthma. Future interventions designed to enhance family management for children with asthma should be based on their demographic characteristics and family management styles. The precise classification of family management styles in this study can serve as a guide to form multi-disciplinary teams of physicians and nurses to provide individualized care and conduct in-depth research to explore the mechanisms of biomedicine and the social psychology of asthma in the future. This paper aims to identify the latent profiles and predictors of family management styles of children with asthma. Thriving, accommodating, and enduring family management styles were identified in this paper. Child's characteristics, family and organizational factors were the predictors of different family management styles. Findings of this paper provide guidance for physicians and nurses to offer individualized care and conduct in-depth research to explore the mechanisms of biomedicine and the social psychology of asthma in the future. The article was reported according to the STROBE Checklist. No Patient or Public Contribution.

Managing Rapport on TripAdvisor: Correlation of Negative Reviews and Response Voices on Online Business Platforms

This study explores the impact of negative reviews and responses on rapport management, synthesizing current research on this topic. Employing formulated research questions and statistical methods like chi-square tests, this study systematically analyzed collected data both quantitatively and qualitatively. Results indicate significant differences in response voices—accommodative, formalistic, and defensive—among various interpersonal relationship management styles when addressing negative reviews. These findings emphasize the complexity of managing interpersonal relationships amidst criticism, offering theoretical insights and practical guidance for improving customer rapport management in industries like hospitality. By examining how different management voices respond to negative reviews, this study contributes a fresh perspective to enhancing customer relationship practices in service sectors.

Moderating Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Thought Leadership Style and Job Performance of Managers of SME

Moderating Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Thought Leadership Style and Job Performance of Managers of SME

The Relationship Between Parenting Styles, Love Languages, and Conflict Management Styles Among Young Adults in their Romantic Relationships.

The Relationship Between Parenting Styles, Love Languages, and Conflict Management Styles Among Young Adults in their Romantic Relationships.