Journal of Management Development: Volume 27 Issue 2

Strategic question in Indian banking sector: are Indian bank managers achievement oriented?

James Thomas Kunnanatt

David C. McClelland attributed India's slow economic development to the lack of people with the need for achievement (n‐ach). His argument is simple: if a nation develops a large…

The role and impact of leadership development in supporting ethical action in organisations

Ellen Van Velsor, Evelina Ascalon

This paper aims to argues that effective and well‐designed leadership development can help successful managers stay on the right path, in terms of ethical behaviour. In addition…

Self‐directed social learning: the role of individual differences

Svenja Tams

This study aims to examine the influence of individual differences on self‐directed social learning and self‐efficacy. Inter‐dependent self‐construal, agreeableness, and…

The networked firm: a framework for RBV

Nick Wills‐Johnson

This paper aims to examine a potential approach to introduce a topology to the resource‐based view (RBV) of the firm to address the issue of the formation of intangible assets and…

Developing and measuring the emotional intelligence of leaders

Kevin S. Groves, Mary Pat McEnrue, Winny Shen

The purpose of this study is to empirically test whether it is possible to deliberately develop emotional intelligence (EI) as conceptualized in the Mayer and Salovey model.

Assessing managerial skills in SMEs for capacity building

Jaloni Pansiri, Zelealem T. Temtime

The paper aims to identify perceived critical managerial factors (PCMFs) affecting the performance of SMEs, show the direction and extent of relationship between PCMFs and firm…