...Udayan Dhar Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate professional identity development among management professionals through the lens of the ideal self and personal values. Design/methodology/approach Detailed career vision essays based on the ideal self and personal values of 48...

...Mark J. Ahn; Larry W. Ettner Purpose – The popular use of labels such as Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y and Millennials suggests that the nature of effective leadership changes over time in response to the prevailing modern context. Using a values-based leadership lens, defined...

...Edwinah Amah; Augustine Ahiauzu Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which shared values influences organizational effectiveness and the extent to which shared values influences profitability, productivity, and market share. Design/methodology/approach...

... benevolent leadership in leadership development courses through use of individual and team projects and exercises. Originality/value The paper shares a theoretical framework and practical insights for incorporating multiple literacies and sensitivities – namely morality, spirituality, positivity...

... was conducted with a sample of 214 individuals who volunteered at 22 non‐profit sport organizations in a Midwestern state of the USA. Findings Results from structural equation modeling analysis supported the partial mediation role of job satisfaction. The values factor of volunteers’ motivation had...

... is a literature review combined with an analysis based on Islamic principles. At the end, there is a short case study that demonstrates the possible application for practitioners. Findings Chris Argyris's work touches on a fundamental point: the lack of congruence between espoused values and theories‐in‐use...

...Wafa El Garah; Rafik I. Beekun; André Habisch; Gilbert Lenssen; Cristian Loza Adaui; Ouarda Dsouli; Nadeem Khan; Nada K. Kakabadse Purpose The aim of this paper is to investigate how values from within Abrahamic religions could be adopted to improve liberal market economies’ (LMEs’) corporate...

... in contemporary contexts, with performance as a dependent variable. Originality/value Moses’ leadership has been discussed by theologists but this paper suggests drawing on it as part of the ongoing academic discourse on corporate leadership. The biography of Moses sheds a light on the formative experiences...

... employees, and are more aware of their environmental responsibilities. Originality/value The paper shows that in these times when corporate greed, dishonesty, and environmental neglect have been exposed so dramatically, courses on workplace spirituality are of high importance and lead to valuable...

...Christopher C.A. Chan; Cecil A.L. Pearson A need to facilitate effective international business encounters, which are underpinned by the personal values of managers, has led to significant pragmatic interest in understanding work goals cross‐culturally. This study examines the work goals of 468...

...Shimon L. Dolan; Salvador Garcia The system of beliefs and values that shaped the model for management and organizations during the twentieth century is just not good enough today. In order to keep a business functioning well and competing successfully in markets that are increasingly more global...

...Ronald J. Burke This study examined the relationship of managerial and professional womens’ perception of organizational values supportive of work‐personal life balance in their workplace and their work experiences, work and non‐work satisfactions and psychological well‐being. Data were collected...

... to an increasing convergence in reform values amongst senior managers, on the one hand, while demonstrating an absence of wider social vision, on the other. © MCB UP Limited 2000 India Work Values Managers Sociology Societies in Asia are undergoing considerable transformation...

...Michael W. Small; Laurence Dickie This paper presents snapshots of moral principles which can inform current thinking on values that will positively affect business in contemporary society. It is aimed primarily at the management practitioner who may not have the time, or the interest, to pursue...

...Manuel London This paper introduces the concept of business diplomacy as a way to implement values‐based, ethical leadership. Drawing on the Japanese concept of kyosei, business diplomats take responsibility for themselves and others and treat people with respect and kindness while...

... of their emotional impact. Few of us, for example, become aware that our skills have become redundant until we are forced to test the currency of our capabilities in the job market. Organizations, similarly, often ill appreciate how tentative their hold on a market is, until, that is, a competitor changes the value...

... hand, ranked autonomy as third in importance, followed by social needs and self esteem. Discusses possible explanations for the findings in light of previous research. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Job evaluation Judgement sampling National cultures Points rating Saudi Arabia Values...

... – their world is literally topsy‐turvy. The reasons for these changes are the revolution of information technology, the absence of a hierarchically‐based career path, the need for greater creativity in organizations and the increasing focus on values. Although much has changed, much remains the same. Managers...