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Publication date: 5 August 2014

Wolff-Michael Roth, Tim Mavin and Sidney Dekker

The purpose of this paper is to theorize the theory-practice gap and to provide examples of how it currently expresses itself and how it might be addressed to better integrate…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to theorize the theory-practice gap and to provide examples of how it currently expresses itself and how it might be addressed to better integrate between the worlds of thought and praxis.

Design/methodology/approach

Two empirical examples exemplify how the theory-practice gap is an institutionally embodied social reality. Cultural-historical activity theory is described as a means for theorizing the inevitable gap. An example from the airline industry shows how the gap may be dealt with in, and integrated into, practice.

Findings

Cultural-historical activity theory suggests different forms of consciousness to exist in different activity systems because of the different object/motives in the world in which we think and the practical world in which we live. A brief case study of the efforts of one airline to integrate reflection on practice (i.e. theory) into their on-the-job training shows how the world in which pilots think about what they do is made part of the world in which pilots live.

Practical implications

First, in some cases, such as teacher education, institutional arrangements can be made to situate education/training in the workplace. Second, even in the training systems with high fidelity, high validity (transferability) cannot be guaranteed.

Originality/value

The approach proposed provides a theory not only for understanding the theory-practice gap but also the gap that exists even between very high-fidelity (“photo-realistic”) training situations and the real-world praxis full of surprises.

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Education + Training, vol. 56 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0040-0912

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Publication date: 27 November 2023

Adelina Broadbridge

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The Emerald Handbook of Appearance in the Workplace
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-80071-174-7

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Publication date: 27 November 2023

Adelina Broadbridge

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The Emerald Handbook of Appearance in the Workplace
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ISBN: 978-1-80071-174-7

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Publication date: 4 July 2016

Isla Kapasi, Katherine J.C. Sang and Rafal Sitko

Leadership theories have moved from viewing leadership as an innate trait, towards models that recognise leadership as a social construction. Alongside this theorisation, gender…

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Purpose

Leadership theories have moved from viewing leadership as an innate trait, towards models that recognise leadership as a social construction. Alongside this theorisation, gender and leadership remain of considerable interest, particularly given the under-representation of women in leadership positions. Methodological approaches to understanding leadership have begun to embrace innovative methods, such as historical analyses. This paper aims to understand how high profile women leaders construct a gendered leadership identity, with particular reference to authentic leadership.

Design/methodology/approach

Thematic analysis of autobiographies, a form of identity work, of four women leaders from business and politics: Sheryl Sandberg, Karren Brady, Hillary Clinton and Julia Gillard.

Findings

Analyses reveal that these women construct gender and leadership along familiar normative lines; for example, the emphasis on personal and familial values. However, their stories differ in that the normative extends to include close examination of the body and a sense of responsibility to other women. Overall, media representations of these “authentic” leaders conform to social constructions of gender. Thus, in the case of authentic leadership, a theory presented as gender neutral, the authenticity of leadership has to some extent been crafted by the media rather than the leader.

Originality/value

The study reveals that despite attempts to “craft” and control the image of the authentic self for consumption by followers, gendered media representations of individuals and leadership remain. Thus, alternative approaches to crafting an authentic leadership self which extend beyond (mainstream) media is suggested.

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Gender in Management: An International Journal, vol. 31 no. 5/6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1754-2413

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Publication date: 1 January 2006

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Journal of Management Development, vol. 25 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0262-1711

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Publication date: 29 May 2007

Eman El Shenawy, Tim Baker and David J. Lemak

The purpose of this study is to integrate findings of empirical studies regarding the effect of total quality management (TQM) on competitive advantage. This purpose is to support…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to integrate findings of empirical studies regarding the effect of total quality management (TQM) on competitive advantage. This purpose is to support building a theoretical model of TQM and its components. These components are: top management commitment/leadership, teams, culture, training/education, and process efficiency; they are grounded in the work of Deming and deduced from three other models offered by Dean and Bowen and Reed et al.

Design/methodology/approach

This study employed a meta‐analysis to synthesize results of a sample of 51 studies into, effectively, one database. The meta‐analysis approach is used to establish external validity for the theoretical model of TQM used in the paper. The sample includes studies that were conducted in different countries to provide a comprehensive investigation.

Findings

Each individual component of TQM was associated with competitive advantage, that these associations each explain roughly 60 percent of the variability in competitive advantage, and that a 1 point change in an average component score (1‐5 Likert scale) results in at least a 0.1 point change in competitive advantage.

Research limitations/implications

The strong correlations between the five components, coupled with the limited sample size, made it impossible to fit a competitive advantage explanation model that included all five components with any statistical significance. Thus, it was not possible to determine the relative impacts of the five components on competitive advantage. Moreover, these limitations made the impact of leadership relative to other variables indeterminate, even in two independent variable models.

Originality/value

Despite the modest findings, this study provides a link between the theory and practice of TQM efforts and provides direction for future research.

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International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, vol. 24 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0265-671X

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Publication date: 27 November 2023

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The Emerald Handbook of Appearance in the Workplace
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Publication date: 26 December 2024

Giang Hoang, Tuan Trong Luu and Mayowa T. Babalola

Despite the increasing scholarly attention, the existing literature on entrepreneurial leadership remains fragmented due to the absence of a comprehensive framework that…

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Purpose

Despite the increasing scholarly attention, the existing literature on entrepreneurial leadership remains fragmented due to the absence of a comprehensive framework that illustrates the overarching research direction of this domain. Consequently, our systematic review of the antecedents, consequences and boundary conditions of this leadership construct is both timely and vital in addressing this challenge.

Design/methodology/approach

Through a rigorous and systematic selection process, our review has identified 93 empirical studies that meet our predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Findings

By analyzing and synthesizing these articles, our study contributes significantly to the expanding literature on entrepreneurial leadership by identifying commonly used theoretical frameworks and measurement methods in entrepreneurial leadership research; developing a comprehensive framework that outlines the antecedents, mediators, moderators and outcomes; and proposing a nomological network of entrepreneurial leadership and its associations.

Research limitations/implications

First, our review meticulously examines the extant literature on entrepreneurial leadership, encompassing a comprehensive assessment of theories embraced and the diverse array of variables associated with this domain. Furthermore, we critically synthesize the methodological approaches deployed in the study of entrepreneurial leadership. Finally, leveraging insights gleaned from our review, we offer actionable recommendations to guide future research endeavors in this dynamic and evolving field.

Originality/value

Entrepreneurial leadership has emerged as an effective approach to motivate innovation and enhance business performance, particularly in a market environment with increasing uncertainties and competitive intensity. Our study offers theoretical directions for future research on entrepreneurial leadership and practical implications that can inform leadership practices in organizational contexts.

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Leadership & Organization Development Journal, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0143-7739

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Publication date: 3 September 2024

Marco Humbel, Julianne Nyhan, Nina Pearlman, Andreas Vlachidis, JD Hill and Andrew Flinn

This paper aims to explore the accelerations and constraints libraries, archives, museums and heritage organisations (“collections-holding organisations”) face in their role as…

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Purpose

This paper aims to explore the accelerations and constraints libraries, archives, museums and heritage organisations (“collections-holding organisations”) face in their role as collection data providers for digital infrastructures. To date, digital infrastructures operate within the cultural heritage domain typically as data aggregation platforms, such as Europeana or Art UK.

Design/methodology/approach

Semi-structured interviews with 18 individuals in 8 UK collections-holding organisations and 2 international aggregators.

Findings

Discussions about digital infrastructure development often lay great emphasis on questions and problems that are technical and legal in nature. As important as technical and legal matters are, more latent, yet potent challenges exist too. Though less discussed in the literature, collections-holding organisations' capacity to participate in digital infrastructures is dependent on a complex interplay of funding allocation across the sector, divergent traditions of collection description and disciplinaries’ idiosyncrasies. Accordingly, we call for better social-cultural and trans-sectoral (collections-holding organisations, universities and technological providers) understandings of collection data infrastructure development.

Research limitations/implications

The authors recommend developing more understanding of the social-cultural aspects (e.g. disciplinary conventions) and their impact on collection data dissemination. More studies on the impact and opportunities of unified collections for different audiences and collections-holding organisations themselves are required too.

Practical implications

Sustainable financial investment across the heritage sector is required to address the discrepancies between different organisation types in their capacity to deliver collection data. Smaller organisations play a vital role in diversifying the (digital) historical canon, but they often struggle to digitise collections and bring catalogues online in the first place. In addition, investment in existing infrastructures for collection data dissemination and unification is necessary, instead of creating new platforms, with various levels of uptake and longevity. Ongoing investments in collections curation and high-quality cataloguing are prerequisites for a sustainable heritage sector and collection data infrastructures. Investments in the sustainability of infrastructures are not a replacement for research and vice versa.

Social implications

The authors recommend establishing networks where collections-holding organisations, technology providers and users can communicate their experiences and needs in an ongoing way and influence policy.

Originality/value

To date, the research focus on developing collection data infrastructures has tended to be on the drive to adopt specific technological solutions and copyright licensing practices. This paper offers a critical and holistic analysis of the dispersed experience of collections-holding organisations in their role as data providers for digital infrastructures. The paper contributes to the emerging understanding of the latent factors that make infrastructural endeavours in the heritage sector complex undertakings.

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