Journal of Management Development: Volume 21 Issue 3

Is it really a mediating construct?: The mediating role of organizational commitment in work climate‐performance relationship

Abubakr M.T. Suliman

This paper aims at exploring the mediating role of organizational commitment that continues to be one of the most controversial issues in HRM. Using a self‐administered…

Defining and assessing competencies for competency‐based, outcome‐focused management development

Erwin Rausch, Herbert Sherman, John B. Washbush

This paper suggests that competency‐based, outcome‐focused management development and education programs might benefit from redirecting the non‐technical subjects away from…

Leadership and trust facilitating cross‐functional team success

Sheila Simsarian Webber

Cross‐functional teams (CFTs) have increased in use within a variety of organizations. While these teams claim to enhance organizational effectiveness, research has seen mixed…

Team effectiveness – development of an audit questionnaire

Billy Bateman, F. Colin Wilson, David Bingham

Much has been said and written about the importance of teams to the success of organisations and emphasis has been given to the benefits of team‐building activities to achieving…

Managing your diverse workforce through improved communication

Golnaz Sadri, Hoa Tran

Diversity in the workforce has become a demographic reality across the globe. There has been some debate amongst academics and practitioners over how to deal with employee…