Leadership And Motivation: The Effective Application Of
Expectancy Theory.
In this article, we discuss the application of a motivational model
that provides a practical tool for individuals wishing to assume
leadership roles. This model, namely expectancy theory (Vroom, . . .
Follower Motive Patterns As Situational Moderators For
Transformational Leadership Effectiveness.(Statistical Data
Included)
While the study of leadership has been dominated by situational
approaches for the past three decades (Fiedler, 1967; House, 1971; Kerr
and Jermier, 1978; Howell and Dorfman, 1981; Schriesheim, . . .
Understanding The Impact Of Human Resource Diversity Practices On
Firm Performance [*].
The recent business trends of globalization and increasing
inter-group differences has turned scholarly attention to the management
of demographic differences. According to Clinton's Initiative . . .
The Effects Of Pre-entry Experiences And Socialization Tactics On
Newcomer Attitudes And Turnover.(Statistical Data Included)
Over two decades of research has indicated that initial experiences
with an organization influence newcomers' work attitudes and
behavior (Feldman, 1976; Saks and Ashforth, 1997). For . . .
Evaluating The Economics Of Short- And Long-Run
Production-Related Decisions [*].(activity-based costing)
The role of activity-based costing (ABC), like any accounting
system, is to provide information for assessing the economic
consequences of resource allocation decisions. The primary focus of . . .
The Effects Of Bureaucratization On Corruption, Deviant And
Unethical Behavior In Organizations.
Economists have developed a large literature on optimal contracting
in a principal-agent setting, illustrating how a labor contract can
overcome informational asymmetries. Authors such as Tirole . . .
An Investigation Of The Relational Component Of The Psychological
Contract Across Time, Generation, And Employment Status.(Brief
Historically, a mutual understanding existed between employees and
employers. It was expected that employees would work hard, cause few
problems, and generally do whatever the boss wanted. In . . .
Supervisor Communication Practices And Boundary Spanner Role
Ambiguity.
Salespeople, customer-contact service employees, and other boundary
spanning employees often experience high levels of role ambiguity
because they (1) operate between the firm and its environment, . . .
Operating Income, Residual Income And EVA[TM]: Which Metric Is
More Value Relevant? [*].(Brief Article)
This study empirically examines the value-relevance of three
profitability measures: Operating Income (0I), Residual Income (RI), and
Economic Value Added (EVA[TM]). [1] Motivation for the research . . .
Strategic Consensus And Manufacturing Performance [*].
Researchers have long been interested in the nature of the
relationships that elicit superior firm performance. In organizations
that manufacture a product, this interest has often centered on . . .
Work-Family Benefits: Which Ones Maximize Profits? [*].(Brief
Article)
Despite the growing attention given to work-family programs in the
popular media (e.g., Hammonds, 1996; Lawlor, 1996; Moskowitz and
Townsend, 1995), few studies have attempted to measure their . . .
The Association Between Auditor Size and Bank Regulator Ratings
[*].(Brief Article)
The banking industry provides a unique opportunity to examine the
effects of auditor choice on regulators. In banking, regulators provide
(to bank directors and management) a direct measure of bank . . .
Journal of Managerial Issues.
Dear Readers:
It is my pleasure to send you the Winter 2000 (XII, 4) issue of the
Journal of Managerial Issues. The articles in this issue, covering a
wide range of important managerial topics, . . .
Gender Differences In Weighting Of Supplier Selection
Criteria.
Strategic partnerships are becoming more common today for U.S.
firms. These new types of partnerships permit firms to compete more
effectively in today's global market. Because of these new types . . .
Factors Related To The Organizational Commitment Of College And
University Auditors.(Statistical Data Included)
As organizations recognize the competitive advantage that can be
gained through human resources, research on organizational commitment
has gained importance. Determining factors related to . . .
The Impact Of Functional Issue Classification On Managerial
Decision Processes: A Study In The Telecommunications
Industry.(Stat
One of the most important responsibilities of organizational
managers in turbulent environments is to impose structure and meaning on
ambiguous information (Daft and Weick, 1984). Previous research . . .
The Changing Organizational Structure And Individual
Responsibilities Of Managerial Accountants: A Case Study [*].
This study examines organizational structural changes within the
finance and accounting function following the adoption of a new
information system. Many accounting researchers have predicted . . .
Cultural Assimilation And Consumption Behaviors: A Methodological
Investigation.(Statistical Data Included)
Approximately 500,000 international students attend US universities
and the number has grown steadily over the past decade (Institute of
International Education, 1996). Conservative estimates of . . .
Perceptions Of The Peer Review Program Of The Accounting
Profession: Implications For Management [*].(Statistical Data
Included)
The peer review program is one way to reassure the public and
regulators that the accounting profession is serious about maintaining
and enhancing the quality of audit services (Francis et al., . . .
Gender And Culture Diversity Occurring In Sell-formed Work
Groups.(Statistical Data Included)
Much attention is being paid to the topic of diversity in the
workplace, as academicians and managers confront the issues emerging
from an increasingly diverse American workforce (Thomas and Ely, . . .
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