Search results

1 – 10 of 14
Per page
102050
Citations:
Loading...
Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 May 1986

Rabindra N. Kanungo

Increasing productivity is the major goal of every successful organisation, be it private or public, service or manufacturing. In order to achieve this goal, the organisation has…

706

Abstract

Increasing productivity is the major goal of every successful organisation, be it private or public, service or manufacturing. In order to achieve this goal, the organisation has to depend to a large extent on both covert and overt behaviours of its members. The covert behaviours of organisational members refer to such psychological phenomena as job satisfaction, involvement and other related attitudes and beliefs. The overt behaviours, on the other hand, refer to directly observable behaviours such as absenteeism, tardiness, and other forms of on‐the‐job behaviour. It is the task of organisational psychologists to identify these behaviours and establish specific causal relationships between these behaviours and productivity.

Details

International Journal of Manpower, vol. 7 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-7720

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 December 2000

James Poon Teng Fatt

Examines charismatic leadership and how it works in public administration, also states that charisma can be interpreted as inferred and can be conferred by followers. Further…

9084

Abstract

Examines charismatic leadership and how it works in public administration, also states that charisma can be interpreted as inferred and can be conferred by followers. Further states that there are three stages that any leader must use to guide his/her organisation from the present to the future and these are: evaluation; formulation; and development. Concludes, owing to constraints placed on public administration, personalized rather than socialized charisma may be shown.

Details

Equal Opportunities International, vol. 19 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0261-0159

Keywords

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 June 1996

Manuel Mendonca and Rabindra N. Kanungo

Argues that performance management techniques and practices developed in US organizations cannot be successful in the developing country context to gain competitive advantage…

7701

Abstract

Argues that performance management techniques and practices developed in US organizations cannot be successful in the developing country context to gain competitive advantage unless the issue of culture‐fit is addressed adequately. “Culture‐fit” can be ensured when managers adopt human resource management strategies to overcome the cultural constraints and build on the strengths of the socio‐cultural environment.

Details

International Journal of Manpower, vol. 17 no. 4/5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-7720

Keywords

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 April 1989

Kim Robertson

Considers psychological, linguistic and marketing aspects of brandname characteristics. Presents the inherent brand name characteristicswhich lead to memorable names that support…

3852

Abstract

Considers psychological, linguistic and marketing aspects of brand name characteristics. Presents the inherent brand name characteristics which lead to memorable names that support the desired product image. Concludes that brand names should be simple, distinctive, meaningful, emotional, make use of morphemes, phonemes, alliteration, consonance, and should make a sound associate of product class, as well as being legally protectable; a well‐planned brand name will require less marketing money to achieve recall and image targets.

Details

Journal of Consumer Marketing, vol. 6 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0736-3761

Keywords

Available. Content available
Article
Publication date: 1 August 1999

W. Keogh

1502

Abstract

Details

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, vol. 5 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1355-2554

Keywords

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 March 2000

Abdulwahab S. AlKahtani

The investigator of this study examined organizational involvement of employees in Saudi construction companies and a random sample was drawn from the participating companies in…

216

Abstract

The investigator of this study examined organizational involvement of employees in Saudi construction companies and a random sample was drawn from the participating companies in Riyadh and Dammam. Employees' levels of involvement in the construction companies, were compared on the basis of their personal characteristics. The sample was divided into two groups on the basis of employees' personal characteristics such as education, organizational tenure, pay, rank, and age. The results showed that there was a difference in the level of organizational involvement between employees on the basis of their five personal characteristics included in this study. Further, the findings of this study showed that the levels of employees' involvement in the construction companies differed as their personal characteristics differed. Employees with a low level of education showed a higher level of organizational involvement than did employees with a high level of education. Employees with long organizational tenure reported a higher level of involvement than did employees with short organizational tenure. Also, employees with a high salary showed a higher level of involvement than did employees with a low salary. Old employees showed a higher level of organizational involvement than young employees. High ranking employees showed a higher level of organizational involvement than did employees with a low rank.

Details

International Journal of Commerce and Management, vol. 10 no. 3/4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1056-9219

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 March 2000

Basu Sharma and Aaliya Fayyaz

This paper proposes a hegemonic power hypothesis to examine the determinants of CEO compensation by drawing on insights from the field of international relations. It then reports…

177

Abstract

This paper proposes a hegemonic power hypothesis to examine the determinants of CEO compensation by drawing on insights from the field of international relations. It then reports results of an empirical test of this hypothesis. The results indicate a limited support for the hegemonic power hypothesis, indicating the importance of a cross‐disciplinary perspective in studying the determinants of CEO compensation.

Details

International Journal of Commerce and Management, vol. 10 no. 3/4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1056-9219

Access Restricted. View access options
Book part
Publication date: 18 August 2017

Robin E. S. Carter

Abstract

Details

Breaking the Zero-Sum Game
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78743-186-7

Keywords

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 13 February 2017

Rabindra Kumar Pradhan, Madhusmita Panda and Lalatendu Kesari Jena

The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of transformational leadership in psychological empowerment in Indian retail industry. This study also tries to examine whether…

3990

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of transformational leadership in psychological empowerment in Indian retail industry. This study also tries to examine whether organizational culture plays a mediating role in the relationships between transformational leadership and psychological empowerment.

Design/methodology/approach

A sample of 310 respondents was randomly selected from different Indian retail organizations for the study. Data collections were carried out using a set of standardized questionnaires. Raw data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 and process plugin of Hayes for mediation analysis.

Findings

The empirical investigations of the study have shown that transformational leadership is positively related to psychological empowerment. The study also found partial mediation of organizational culture between transformational leadership and psychological empowerment.

Research limitations/implications

First of all, the sample size of the study is relatively small (n=310). The study is limited to the employees of eastern Indian retail organizations. Second, the common method bias is presumed to influence and inflate the relationships between the variables of the study as the data on all three variables were collected at the same point of time from respondents.

Practical implications

The road map presented in this paper may be helpful for the retail executives to diagnose organizational culture and leadership styles prevailing in the organization and their influence on psychological empowerment. The study may be helpful for retail managers to develop a desirable culture through the practice of transformational leadership that would enhance the empowerment process.

Originality/value

This paper adds value to the limited body of knowledge about the association among transformational leadership, psychological empowerment, and organizational culture. The findings presented in this paper would be beneficial for Indian researchers, OD experts and organization scientists in developing a culture of empowerment by the help of transformational leadership. Unique statistical tools have been used for mediation analysis.

Details

Journal of Enterprise Information Management, vol. 30 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1741-0398

Keywords

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 4 February 2025

Rabindra Kumar Pradhan, Kailash Jandu, Lopamudra Hati and Madhusmita Panda

Recent research has established the importance of grit as a psychological resource in yielding a number of beneficial outcomes. However, the mechanisms linking grit with its…

24

Abstract

Purpose

Recent research has established the importance of grit as a psychological resource in yielding a number of beneficial outcomes. However, the mechanisms linking grit with its consequences are yet to be explored fully. Drawing upon self-determination theory (Deci and Ryan, 2000) and the self-concordance model (Sheldon and Elliot, 1999), the present study aims to examine the impact of grit on employee well-being via the indirect path of need satisfaction. Further, the study explores the moderating role of psychological empowerment in the relationship between grit and need satisfaction.

Design/methodology/approach

The data were gathered from Indian service sector employees (n = 798). Standardized instruments were used to measure the variables under investigation.

Findings

The findings ascertained a positive relationship between grit and employee well-being in the organizational context. The structural equation modeling analysis suggested that need satisfaction partially mediated the path leading from grit to employee well-being. Further, the findings obtained from PROCESS Macro analysis revealed a conditional moderating effect of psychological empowerment in bolstering the hypothesized mediation path involving grit, need satisfaction, and employee well-being.

Originality/value

The present study contributes to positive organizational behavior literature by uncovering the inter-linkage between grit and well-being in terms of intermediary mechanism. The theoretical and managerial implications, along with the limitations of the study, have been discussed.

Details

International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1093-4537

Keywords

1 – 10 of 14
Per page
102050