Entrepreneurial leadership in the 21st century: guest
editor's perspective.
The past thirty years have witnessed the most powerful emergence of
entrepreneurial activity in the world. Entrepreneurs are now described
as aggressive catalysts for change in the world of . . .
A corporate training view of ethics education: an interview with
Dov L. Seidman, CEO of LRN.(Laboratory Response
Network)(Interv
Dov L. Seidman is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer
of LRN. LRN was founded in 1994 as a privately-held company that
provides companies of all sizes an integrated set of . . .
Psychological contract or social contract? Development of the
employment contracts scale.
The present research sought to distinguish between two forms of
employment contracts--the social contract and the psychological
contract. A four-item social contract scale was developed to . . .
A measure of hope in franchise systems: assessing franchisees,
top executives, and franchisors.
The current study examines the hope level of franchisees, top level
executives, and franchisors to add to our understanding of the construct
in improving overall motivation that could improve how . . .
The role of curiosity in global managers'
decision-making.
The on-going transformation of business from domestic to global can
have a significant impact on managers in terms of their lack of
experience (i.e., tacit knowledge) and, frequently, in terms of . . .
Leadership from the edge: a matter of balance.
Leadership from the edge implies that subordinates are able and
authorized to take the initiatives that are necessary to deal with the
situations they encounter. Although leadership from the edge . . .
Follower behavior and organizational performance: the impact of
transformational leaders.
This study sheds light on the mediating processes by which
transformational leadership influences follower performance and
innovation, respectively. We hypothesize that transformational . . .
Potential added value of psychological capital in predicting work
attitudes.
Meeting the challenge of effectively managing human resources
requires new thinking and approaches. To extend the traditional
perspective of economic capital, increasing recognition is being . . .
A conversation with Steven Kerr: a rational approach to
understanding and teaching ethics.(Interview)
Steven Kerr has been active in both the academic world (Past
President of the Academy of Management) and, more recently, has been
active in a leadership role in industry. Steve covered many topics . . .
The implications of positive psychological capital on employee
absenteeism.
Drawing from positive psychology and positive organizational
behavior (Luthans, 200a, 2002b) this study utilized a field study in a
high tech manufacturing firm to demonstrate how positive . . .
The evolution of the concept of the 'executive' from
the 20th century manager to the 21st century global leader.
The purpose of this paper is to take an in-depth look at the
profiles of executive skills and competencies drawn across the expanse
of seventy-five years framed in the backdrop of management . . .
An investigation of potential consequences of satisfaction with
appraisal feedback.
Performance feedback supposedly enhances performance, attitudes and
intentions but these benefits are likely to depend on ratee's
reactions to feedback. A longitudinal design was used to . . .
How does workplace fun impact employee perceptions of customer
service quality?
This study examined the link between workplace fun, employee
satisfaction, and perceptions of customer service quality. Our results
showed that employees who experienced fun in the workplace had . . .
An interview with Larry Spears: President & CEO for the
Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership.(Interview)
Larry Spears was named President & CEO of The Robert K.
Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership in February, 1990. Spears had
previously been Managing Director of the Greater Philadelphia . . .
The effect of formal advance notice and justification on internet
monitoring fairness: much about nothing?(employee performance)
Considerable discussion stresses the importance of implementing
employee monitoring systems in ways that enhance perceived fairness.
Less attention focuses on the organizational context in which . . .
Strategic collaboration for ethical leadership: a mentoring
framework for business and organizational decision making.
Recent corporate scandals in the U.S. have shaken the public trust
and spurred the creation of a host of new regulatory controls and laws
to help ensure compliance with ethical standards. The . . .
Authentic leadership: a historical perspective.
The purpose of this paper is to interpret the historical meanings
conveyed by Barnard's classic works and use them for theorizing
about authenticity of leaders in executive roles. Our analysis . . .
Potential added value of psychological capital in predicting work
attitudes.
Meeting the challenge of effectively managing human resources
requires new thinking and approaches. To extend the traditional
perspective of economic capital, increasing recognition is being . . .
A motivational theory of charismatic leadership: envisioning,
empathy, and empowerment.
The motivational effects of charismatic leadership are examined in
greater detail. Charismatic leadership is assumed to have three core
components." envisioning, empathy, and empowerment. A . . .
Making sense of motivational leadership: the trail from
transformational leaders to motivated followers.
This paper presents a theoretical model that integrates two
related, but distinct mechanisms by which transformational leaders
influence follower motivation. That is, we propose that an . . .
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