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Presents a work‐in‐progress report on an exploratory study of change management in education. Aims to investigate management processes employed in a sample of schools in the times…
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Presents a work‐in‐progress report on an exploratory study of change management in education. Aims to investigate management processes employed in a sample of schools in the times of change and an increased demand for effectiveness and higher quality in the sector. Builds on the “completeness” framework while looking into varying aspects of change in the environments of several schools, in education in general, and in the public sector nationally and internationally. Addresses the phenomenon of organizational and individual on‐ and off‐job learning within the environment of elementary education. Proposes the next research steps in deriving good management practices to be employed in managing change and quality in schools, addressing an emerging dimension of the phenomenon known as “personal compacts”. Incorporates a comparative, cross‐cultural aspect by addressing similar problems in two different national environments: the UK and Finland.
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Concerns the relationships between the problem of men, the problemof management, and the management of change, which are considered interms of the mutuality of men′s power and the…
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Concerns the relationships between the problem of men, the problem of management, and the management of change, which are considered in terms of the mutuality of men′s power and the power of management: men′s behaviour in management may be oppressive, men numerically dominate management, and men′s domination of the structure of organizations and management. Outlines some of the ways in which men have attempted to change in response to feminism and describes ways in which management can be changed, including reducing the number of men in management, changing men′s behaviour, issues of sexuality and violence, and challenging men in management to clarify where they stand in relation to sexism and feminism.
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The paper is based on leading a management of change simulation involving trainee managers in a global oil company who were tasked with preparing a proposal for senior management…
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The paper is based on leading a management of change simulation involving trainee managers in a global oil company who were tasked with preparing a proposal for senior management regarding the management of change to face future challenges. The purpose of the paper is to comment on models of change management, overcoming resistance to change, the necessary skills and commitment to implement change and stages in the planning. It concludes with the key outcomes of the simulation exercise.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is based on a management of change simulation exercise from which guidelines for good practice are deduced.
Findings
The paper identifies key factors necessary for successful change management, including anticipation of the need for change, communication at all levels, overcoming resistance, skills required and the planning stages to implementation.
Practical implications
The learning outcomes of the simulation and the discussions reflect accepted models of change management.
Originality/value
The paper provides examples of good practice arising from a two‐day simulation exercise.
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Muayyad Jabri and James S. Pounder
Examines the role of narrative in management development. It contrasts the characteristics of this genre with the more conventional approach to management development. Using a…
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Examines the role of narrative in management development. It contrasts the characteristics of this genre with the more conventional approach to management development. Using a management of change course delivered to management practitioners as an example, the paper draws attention to the value of narrative in enriching knowledge of the effects of change on individuals. It is argued that narratives express the richness and diversity of human experience and thus challenge simplistic analyses of management issues such as change that can result from adherence to narrow, mechanical models of human nature. Thus, narrative is recommended as a valuable tool for conveying the reality of managerial situations to practitioners engaged in management development.
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Michal Müller, Veronika Vaseková, Ondřej Kročil and David Kosina
A qualitative approach based on grounded theory was utilized, with data collected through 26 semi-structured interviews with social entrepreneurs. Alas’s Triangular Model provided…
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A qualitative approach based on grounded theory was utilized, with data collected through 26 semi-structured interviews with social entrepreneurs. Alas’s Triangular Model provided the framework for data analysis and interpretation.
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This study explores how Hong Kong social enterprises approached crisis and change management during the COVID-19 pandemic, examining their resilience-building strategies.
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The pandemic triggered an existential crisis for many social enterprises, causing severe revenue losses. However, strong leadership and cultures based on social mission enabled resilience. Enterprises demonstrated agility by rapidly transitioning operations online and establishing partnerships. Technology adaptation and social innovation were pivotal to sustaining impact.
Research limitations/implications
As the sample comprises enterprises that survived the pandemic, insights into failed enterprises are lacking. Comparative analysis could illuminate differences in crisis response between successful and unsuccessful cases.
Practical implications
The study’s practical implications suggest that social enterprises should focus on developing flexible crisis management plans, cultivating purposeful leadership, embracing digital transformation, strengthening collaborative networks and prioritizing organizational learning to effectively navigate crises while staying true to their social missions.
Social implications
Findings demonstrate how shared values and cultures grounded in purpose can anchor organizations amidst upheaval, fostering resilience. This underscores the role of social enterprises in modeling responsiveness to societal needs.
Originality/value
While research has examined social enterprises’ vulnerability in crises, investigation into their crisis management practices is limited. This study enriches understanding of how social enterprises effectively navigate turbulence.
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Bashir Ademola Adeyemi, Christopher Idemudia Ebegbetale and Ibrahim Olanrewaju Showemimo
Managing patients’ health information is one of the building blocks of the health system and the adoption of health information technologies like electronic health records (EHRs…
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Managing patients’ health information is one of the building blocks of the health system and the adoption of health information technologies like electronic health records (EHRs) is expected to reduce the various challenges in keeping and accessing quality health-care data that aid decision-making among medical practitioners. This study aims to investigate how leadership styles and change management affected the job performance of health information management practitioners on their adoption of EHRs in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria.
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The study used primary data collected using a Likert scale questionnaire from 117 health information management officers and health information technicians in selected tertiary hospitals in South-Eastern Nigeria. The data were analysed using bivariate correlation and multiple regression techniques of inferential statistics.
Findings
The analyses revealed that transformational leadership style, transactional leadership style and change management had significant positive influence on the job performance of health information management practitioners. However, laissez-faire leadership style did not show any significant positive influence. A further analysis showed that the combined effects of leadership styles and change management were also affirmed to significantly influence the adoption of EHRs for quality health-care delivery in Nigerian tertiary hospitals.
Originality/value
The study contributes to health information management and the need to understand how leadership styles and change management can influence the adoption of EHRs. However, there is no adequate research that examined the role of leadership style and change management in influencing the job performance of Nigerian HIM practitioners regarding their usage of EHRs in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria.
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The purpose of the paper is to make a case for achieving business excellence through sustainable change management. Business excellence is defined through the Baldrige Performance…
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The purpose of the paper is to make a case for achieving business excellence through sustainable change management. Business excellence is defined through the Baldrige Performance Excellence Criteria. Sustainable change management has three pillars: enlightened leadership to provide change direction, great project management to manage technical aspects of change, and excellent talent management for implementing the change. All three pillars will be discussed in this paper along with successful examples of sustainable change management practices from various sectors.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is a synopsis of professional work done by the author over 38 years in achieving business excellence and managing sustainable change in professional and personal arena.
Findings
The paper provides insights about how sustainable change is achieved to propel an entity toward business excellence. It suggests that leadership is central in initiating the change for the benefit of the enterprise. To successfully manage change, strong project management skills are crucial. Without proper talent management, change initiatives will falter.
Originality/value
This paper fulfills a global need on how to achieve business excellence through sustainable change management.
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José Manuel Montero Guerra and Ignacio Danvila-Del Valle
This article aims to examine whether the organizational changes brought about by digital transformation (DT) -such as a new organizational culture, new leadership and new business…
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This article aims to examine whether the organizational changes brought about by digital transformation (DT) -such as a new organizational culture, new leadership and new business models-influence talent management, with the latter being seen as one of the major challenges facing companies in their process of digital transformation.
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Using a quantitative methodology, a survey was applied to 314 companies in order to analyze the results of their talent management in the DT process. DT is not only digitalization as demonstrated in this study. Talent management is the key piece that can facilitate or block achieving high levels of digital maturity.
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The study finds that the changes brought about by DT impact talent attraction, talent retention, and talent management in general, and also shows that digital transformation does not depend on digitalization, but rather that talent management is the key to either helping or preventing high levels of digital maturity being achieved.
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The originality of this work lies in examining the influence of the changes that DT entails in talent management.
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Irene Budi Prastiwi and Martinus Tukiran
This study aims to identify the strategic leadership and change management used to obtain the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditations as well…
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Purpose
This study aims to identify the strategic leadership and change management used to obtain the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditations as well as the research development on AACSB in the past decade.
Design/methodology/approach
This study used a systematic literature review following Petticrew and Roberts’ study. The articles were limited to empirical studies published from 2013 to 2022, taken from the Dimensions AI database.
Findings
The findings suggested that two leadership styles were used to obtain AACSB accreditation: dominance-oriented transformational and financial leadership, alongside three traits of academic leaders: commitment, engagement and encouragement. Additionally, three change management models/processes were found in the articles: teaching evaluation framework, temporary isomorphism and authenticity. Finally, they discovered that the object of the studies on AACSB accreditation had been narrowed down from the organizational level to smaller objects consisting of schools’ identity, teaching, learning and business schools’ key players.
Research limitations/implications
As this study only used Dimensions AI, potential articles related to the topic outside the database could not be obtained. Thus, it limits the scope of the findings of this paper.
Practical implications
This study informs academic leaders in business schools about the role of strategic leadership and change management in obtaining AACSB accreditation.
Originality/value
Through a systematic scoping review, this study presented a decade of research development on AACSB in addition to the strategic leadership and change management needed to obtain it.
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Todd D. Jick and Kinthi D. M. Sturtevant
The world of management and technology has become accustomed to the notion of “2.0” advancements and transformative innovations. Is the field of Change Management/Organizational…
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The world of management and technology has become accustomed to the notion of “2.0” advancements and transformative innovations. Is the field of Change Management/Organizational Development itself in this story? Not enough! We re-examine the field’s foundational beliefs, practices, focus, research directions, and value add. We conclude that there is strong evidence from the front line and from an IBM Case Study that the field must “reboot” – to rethink our methods and frameworks; the role and skills of change leadership for the future; change practitioner capabilities for the future; the metrics needed to evaluate progress; and the knowledge exchange between Academe and practitioners.
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