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1 – 3 of 3Dagny Johannessen, Daniel Joh. Adriaenssen and Jon-Arild Johannessen
This paper aims to help managers gain greater insight into issues relating to employees’ sense of mastery to contribute to improved employee performance.
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Purpose
This paper aims to help managers gain greater insight into issues relating to employees’ sense of mastery to contribute to improved employee performance.
Design/methodology/approach
Conceptual generalization was applied in this paper.
Findings
An analytical model consisting of seven elements that can be applied as a management tool for promoting a sense of mastery among employees was developed.
Research limitations/implications
Managers have little insight into issues relating to employees’ sense of mastery, which can inhibit productivity.
Practical implications
Effective managers focus on the personal strengths of their employees. Managers select and surround themselves with the right people. Successful managers see and understand employees’ need to work on things that they are passionate about.
Originality/value
This paper used cybernetics and systemic thinking to solve mastery issues.
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Dagny Johannessen, Daniel Joh. Adriaenssen, Kjell-Ove Ernes and Jon-Arild Johannessen
This paper aims to develop a methodology for teaching moral courage.
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to develop a methodology for teaching moral courage.
Design/methodology/approach
Conceptual generalization.
Findings
This study uses a five-step method for teaching moral courage, together with a seven-level sliding scale for developing attitudes related to moral courage.
Research limitations/implications
This paper is an aspect of systemic education for pupils and students.
Practical implications
This study builds aspects of a methodology for education of active bystanders in moral conflict situations.
Social implications
This study builds aspects of a systemic methodology for education of moral issues.
Originality/value
Beers viable model (Figure 1) has been used to visualize a model for teaching moral courage.
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Daniel Joh. Adriaenssen, Dagny Johannessen and Jon-Arild Johannessen
The purpose of this paper is to improve the theoretical understanding of the communicative processes in social systems.
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to improve the theoretical understanding of the communicative processes in social systems.
Design/methodology/approach
Conceptual generalisation.
Findings
Aspects of a communications theory with three assumptions and ten propositions.
Originality/value
The method used and the findings.
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