...). This includes their own perception and understanding of what constitutes effectiveness in a particular context (Kakabadse et al., 1987; Analoui, 1997). Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR...

... from a study undertaken by the authors as part of the Industry Task Force on Leadership and Management Skills commissioned by the Australian Federal Government during 1993‐1994 (Savery et al., 1995). This study examined the perceptions of Asian business leaders towards managers from Australia...

...Tom Kilcourse “Perception is our bridge with the future, determining which future we create for ourselves”. For many organizations the“bridge” is far too narrow. The way we organize ourselves,particularly the way we manage career progression, ensures a blinkered view from many boardrooms. In a time...

...‐coercive, and relevant to the training situation. University and corporate trainers should also listen to what types of humour can be students like. Practising humour can be a way to gain these humour skills. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Humour Perceptions Companies Trainers Universities Training...