Organizational studies

influences others individuals or group's behaviors to reach a common goal. (Organizational Behavior, 2015, p. 98). In order to an individual's place of leadership to be fully identified within an organization, the proper patterns of leadership must be determined and continually practiced. It is crucial that management members should able to perceive different approaches and theories of leadership as it is imperative to all organizational behavior. The various leadership theories impart how to…

the firms, a number of studies have tried to identify their main determinants. Among these, the literature highlights the role of information technologies, firm strategy, organizational design and, more recently, human resources management and organizational culture (Senge, 1990; McGillet al., 1992; Harvey and Denton, 1999; Alavi and Leinder, 2001), since human beings are the main element in knowledge creation (Lang, 2001). Regarding organizational culture, a number of studies suggest that it…

of institution, but more so in a correctional setting, studies have concentrated on attitudes of their staff that focus on job stress, job satisfaction, and commitment. Specifically, Paoline and Lambert wanted to determine if there was a direct correlation between the occupational attitudes and key variables of demographics, job and organizational characteristics. For the purpose of this study, I find it imperative to state that this study is one of the first one’s of its kind to measure the…

intelligence and leadership practices. With globalization, employees are expected to accept constant organizational changes. Leaders are expected to be agile and approachable at all times. Effective leaders are looked upon to keep morale and performance high. The authors used the rationale that ?hence the relationship between emotional intelligence and their leadership…

commitment, that the quantity and quality of work can be reduced. Neha and Himanshu (2015) explained in a study they conducted that employees who are satisfied with their performance appraisal system of their organisation were committed to their organisation. A performance appraisal system that is fair and transparent has an influence on how employees show commitment towards their organisation. The study support the finding that performance appraisal is a key variable which determine how…

Earlier studies have disclosed the negative relationship between job satisfaction and organizational politics in lower level workers while workers which had a lower level of politics have a higher level of satisfaction with approval, pay policies and payment scheme. Earlier researchers have revealed the negative relationship between perception of organizational politics and job satisfaction (Vigoda & Talmud, 2010). Recent literature has supported negative relationship to the perception of…

Understanding the Innovation Gap “How Leaders Can Close the Innovation Gap” is an article by Claude Legrand and David S. Weiss published in the Ivey Business Journal, which claims to offer “concise commentaries” and “productivity-enhancing management advice” (Ivey Business Journal). However, the article does not echo the professionalism expected from any business journal, and would more aptly be seen as a passable entry on a blogging website. While four “enablers” for innovation are suggested,…

The strength of normative organizational commitment is influenced by accepted rules about reciprocal obligation between the organization and its members (Suliman & Iles, 2000). The reciprocal obligation is based on the social exchange theory, which suggests that a person receiving a benefit is under a strong normative obligation or rule to repay the benefit in some way (McDonald & Makin, 2000). This implies that individuals often feel an obligation to repay the organization for investing in them…

required actions. This research will involve detailed research, explanations and a review of Zappos effective culture and ethical practices. Zappos’ Leadership and Ethical Culture This paper examines the influence of organizational culture on ethical behavior of Zappos and the…

MGMT605 LEADERSHIP Analyzed the elements of contemporary leadership and delineates the principles that are important in the development of a leader for the 21st century. Discussed the role and function of leadership included an in-depth analysis and study of needs impacting individuals, organizations and society. Acquired a set of leadership skills and competencies to build an individual model for effective leadership that can be tested over time. Examined differences between leaders/managers…