The effects of culture on leadership styles in China, Germany and Russia

Purpose – This study aims to examine how the leadership styles in the business world of paternalistic China, imperative Germany and authoritative Russia are affected by the distinguishing cultures of each country. Design/methodology/approach – The information contained throughout this paper was collected through online research of databases as well as primary data collections. Findings – The findings showed that leadership styles of a country can be traced back to the culture values of that country. Even with all countries having a different culture and different leadership styles, in each one both constructs strongly overlap each other. Originality/value – This paper contributes to the narrow comparisons of leadership styles between these countries. Value is added by studying the separate leadership styles in very different cultures, and how they affect the business world in their culture.

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Our transformational leader might be replaced, we are extremely stressed out!

Management Research Review ◽

10.1108/mrr-02-2019-0057 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (5) ◽

pp. 625-644 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dorine Maurice Mattar

Keyword(s):

Leadership Styles ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Future Research ◽

Transformational Leader ◽

Leadership Positions ◽

Content Type ◽

Data Presentation ◽

Research Propositions ◽

Different Cultures

Purpose This study aims to tackle employees’ stress and emotions in periods of changes in leadership positions, especially if the leader to be replaced is previously found to be transformational. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative data are collected from WhatsApp conversations between different subordinates, hours around the declaration of the appointment decision. Data presentation includes messages exchanged, as well as photos, emojis and voice notes. Findings The participants’ messages reflected their stress. They are drained, desperate and praying God so their transformational leader is reappointed. Fear and sadness are the two types of emotion experienced by employees during the anticipation and confirmation stages of the change process, respectively. The emotional contagion among subordinates is revealed in the way the messages and the replies are very close in content. Research limitations/implications The low number of participants makes the results obtained specific to the case itself. However, this study triggers future research addressing same research propositions under different leadership styles and in different cultures. Originality/value The value of this research lies in the topic addressed, as no literature is found discussing employees stress in periods of change in a transformational leadership position, specifically. Moreover, its originality lies in the method of data collection which depicts the participants’ live and real feelings and emotions on that moment.

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How Phillips saw the light

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-05-2020-0103 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (8) ◽

pp. 29-31

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Business World ◽

Content Type ◽

Freak Show ◽

The World ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

The One ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The problem with developing a reputation of being something of an oracle in the business world is that all of a sudden, everyone expects you to pull off the trick of interpreting the future on a daily basis. Like a freak show circus act or one-hit wonder pop singer, people expect you to perform when they see you, and they expect you to perform the thing that made you famous, even if it is the one thing in the world you don’t want to do. And when you fail to deliver on these heightened expectations, you are dismissed as a one trick pony, however good that trick is in the first place. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Measuring the service gaps in the roles of quantity surveyors in the emerging market

Benchmarking An International Journal ◽

10.1108/bij-07-2014-0066 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 1111-1131 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

AbdulLateef Olanrewaju

Keyword(s):

Emerging Markets ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Emerging Market ◽

Supply And Demand ◽

The Other ◽

Primary Data ◽

Content Type ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Survey Questionnaires

Purpose – The opportunities that the emerging markets present to the players in the construction industry means that the players need to expand on the scope and size of their responsibilities and duties to the stakeholders. Each of the professionals now demands more specialised and sophisticated services from one another. The other players in the construction industry now require more emerging responsibilities and duties from the quantity surveyors. The purpose of this paper is to examine the roles that “modern” quantity surveyors play by measuring the gaps that exist in the services that the quantity surveyors provide. Design/methodology/approach – Primary data are collected through survey questionnaires. In total, 23 roles played by modern quantity surveyors are identified and addressed to the respondents to rank the rate at which quantity surveyors provide these “emerging” services. The collected data were analysed statistically. Findings – The results of the findings led to the conclusion that the quantity surveyors were not meeting the expectations of other players. Therefore, for competitiveness, quantity surveyors need to better meet demand expectations. Research limitations/implications – This findings of this research are constrained to the services or functions that the quantity provide in the construction industry. Practical implications – This knowledge is valuable to academic institutions that offer quantity surveying programmes, to practicing quantity surveyors, governments, and other players in the construction industry. It will allow quantity surveyors to reconcile supply and demand expectations. Originality/value – There is no known conclusive empirical study on services offered by quantity surveyors in any emerging markets. Therefore, the findings offer a fresh understanding on the services of quantity surveyors not only in Nigeria but elsewhere. While some of the services are common, others are peculiar to emerging markets.

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The identity crisis of sustainable development

World Journal of Science Technology and Sustainable Development ◽

10.1108/wjstsd-08-2013-0033 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 4-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Catalin Ratiu ◽

Beverlee B. Anderson

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Identity Crisis ◽

Primary Data ◽

Future Research ◽

Clear Understanding ◽

Content Type ◽

The Public ◽

Larger Sample ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose – There are many different conceptualizations to sustainable development and these different approaches may have led to confusion amongst the public. The purpose of this paper is to explore the identities of the term and how the confused identity may be leading to problems for sustainable development efforts. Design/methodology/approach – The design is exploratory, using both secondary and primary data to understand the different sustainable development concepts. Findings – There is no consistent understanding or use of the term “sustainable development” among various groups. Research limitations/implications – Future research should include a larger sample that is more representative of people from different backgrounds and geographical areas. Practical implications – The public is generally willing to support only projects that it understands. Without a clear understanding of sustainable development, the public will be less inclined to support these efforts. Originality/value – This study examines the perceptions and understandings of the term by the general public representing different generations.

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Utilisation of zakāh and waqf fund in micro-takāful models in Malaysia: an exploratory study

ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance ◽

10.1108/ijif-07-2017-010 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 100-105

Author(s):

Said Adekunle Mikail ◽

Muhammad Ali Jinnah Ahmad ◽

Salami Saheed Adekunle

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Low Income ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Content Type ◽

External Resources ◽

Economic Support ◽

Form Part

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the utilisation of both zakāh and waqf fund as external resources to ensure micro-takāful services are delivered to underserved communities in an effective and sustainable manner. It also addresses Sharīʿah issues related to the zakāh- and waqf-based model. Design/methodology/approach The study is a qualitative-based research. It uses both focus group and content analysis approach to gather primary data and identify and interpret relevant secondary data and Sharīʿah concepts in developing the zakāh- and waqf-based micro-takāful model. Findings It is discovered throughout the investigation of attributes of beneficiaries of zakāh and waqf institutions as well as micro-takāful scheme that all share commonalities in terms of social securities and socio-economic support to low-income households in societies. The study also finds that the disintegration of zakāh and waqf which form part of the Islamic ecosystem from the micro-takāful model makes it less effective and sustainable. Originality/value This study appears as a primitive attempt to discuss and develop a zakāh and waqf-based micro-takāful model with reference to Malaysian jurisdiction.

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Leadership and organizational ambidexterity

Journal of Management Development ◽

10.1108/jmd-01-2016-0004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (6) ◽

pp. 778-788 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Saša Baškarada ◽

Jamie Watson ◽

Jason Cromarty

Keyword(s):

Transformational Leadership ◽

Leadership Styles ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Organizational Ambidexterity ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Senior Leaders ◽

Content Type ◽

Organizational Mechanisms ◽

Exploratory Innovation ◽

Transactional And Transformational Leadership

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to answer calls for more research on how leaders may promote organizational ambidexterity (i.e. exploitation and exploration), and how such behaviors relate to transactional and transformational leadership styles. Design/methodology/approach – The findings presented in this paper are based on semi-structured interviews with 11 senior leaders in Australian Defence. Findings – This paper identifies three organizational mechanisms that leaders rely on to promote exploitation, and five behaviors that leaders rely on to promote exploration. These mechanisms and behaviors closely match transactional and transformational leadership styles, respectively. Originality/value – This paper provides support for the leadership ambidexterity construct, and for the thesis that transformational leadership is appropriate in the context of exploratory innovation, while transactional leadership is appropriate in the context of exploitative innovation.

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NGOs management: a roadmap to effective practices

Journal of Global Responsibility ◽

10.1108/jgr-08-2018-0033 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 372-387 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mohammed Aboramadan

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Private Companies ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Business World ◽

Content Type ◽

Governmental Organizations ◽

Non Governmental Organizations ◽

One Year ◽

Management Functions

Purpose From one year to another, more researchers join in the ever-growing field of interest of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Nevertheless, the literature on NGOs management is not as rich as what has been developed for private companies and bodies in the business world. The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework for managing NGOs effectively. Design/methodology/approach Reviewing the literature on NGOs management from different areas, the paper proposes a conceptual framework. Findings The paper provides a conceptual framework on how different management functions are involved in a mutual framework for managing NGOs. Research limitations/implications The author needs to empirically test the suggested framework using qualitative and qualitative techniques. Originality/value The author’s perspective on NGOs management is a subject of great interest for different NGOs stakeholders including: donors, communities, volunteers, managers and policy-makers.

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Profiling German-speaking socially responsible investors

Qualitative Research in Financial Markets ◽

10.1108/qrfm-07-2012-0024 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 118-156 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Gregor Dorfleitner ◽

Sebastian Utz

Keyword(s):

Categorical Data ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Supply And Demand ◽

Primary Data ◽

International Studies ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Socially Responsible ◽

Content Type ◽

Investment Volume ◽

German Speaking

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the main motives of investors in allocating their money in a socially responsible (SR) way. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on primary data collected in a survey using an online questionnaire. This paper applies tests for continuous and categorical data and (ordered) logit models. Findings – In a multivariate analysis that investigates determinants of SR investing, this study finds little influence of the demographic factors of gender and investment volume and none of educational level. Furthermore, it shows that the regions investors allocate their money to are significant along with the preference toward the order of return, risk and liquidity. Moreover, there appears to be a gap between supply and demand of SR investments. Additionally, there are indications that a very important inducement for SR investing is the expectation of a high financial performance. Originality/value – There are very few international studies concerning the link between SR investments and the explanation of preferences with factors other than demographic ones. This study broadens the scope of the literature by providing novel empirical evidence for the German-speaking market.

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The effect of leadership style on virtual team efficiency

Human Resource Management International Digest ◽

10.1108/hrmid-11-2021-0229 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Keyword(s):

Leadership Styles ◽

Leadership Style ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Virtual Team ◽

Media Richness ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

The Relationship ◽

Practical Implications

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Who’s the boss?

Development in Learning Organizations An International Journal ◽

10.1108/dlo-11-2019-0270 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Keyword(s):

Leadership Styles ◽

Case Studies ◽

Leadership Style ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Charismatic Leadership ◽

Cutting Edge ◽

Content Type ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings When it comes to leadership styles, people invariably think of “who” rather than “how.” If, for example, a leader adopts a charismatic style, they then become synonymous with that style, or are compared with someone famous with a similar way of leading, such as Sir Richard Branson. This can be problematic, however, for a number of reasons. Firstly, while Branson has a high media profile and comes across on TV as charismatic, few people know if this is actually his leadership style in the Virgin group of companies he owns. And secondly, what is actually meant by charismatic leadership and what its strengths and weaknesses are get lost in the focus on personality. Practical implications This paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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