LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE: ASSESSING THE FUTURE-READY HUMAN SKILLS TOWARDS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Zawiyah Mahmood ◽  
Shathees Baskaran
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Leadership Traits ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Effective Leaders ◽  
The Social ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Public Organisation ◽  
Human Skills ◽  
Influence Process

Leadership and social influence have been hotly debated as among the top 21st-century skills. Previous research on leadership and social influence has focused mostly on leadership traits and characteristics, while little research has examined the social influence process by which public servants become effective leaders. The purpose of this paper is to develop an initial review from a public service perspective to outline the skill that contributes to the development as a future-ready human skill by public servants. This conceptual paper relies on prior research and existing theory to focus on the developmental processes that lead to acquiring the leadership and social influence skill as future-ready human skills. Additionally, leadership and social influence skills could contribute to particular behaviours to the effectiveness of good governance practices. Based on the literature review, it is assumed that there is a positive relationship between leadership and social influence and the effectiveness of good governance practices. Most importantly, this paper addresses how the skill is unique and most realistically developed in a public organisation.

Legacy, leadership, and a leadership legacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (03) ◽  
pp. 382-385
Author(s):  
Melanie M Kan
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
The Social ◽  
Change Context ◽  
Influence Process ◽  
Legacy Leadership

AbstractThe nexus of legacy and leadership is an understudied area. Drawing on the legacy of leadership researcher, Professor Ken Parry, and incorporating several well supported themes of the phenomenon of leadership, the similarities between legacy and leadership are explored. Key themes include followership, sensemaking, change, context, the social influence process, and leadership as artifact.

scholarly journals An Investigation of Social Influence: Explaining the Effect of Group Discussion on Consensus in Auditors’ Ethical Reasoning

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 525-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Thorne ◽  
Dawn W. Massey ◽  
Joanne Jones
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Ethical Dilemma ◽  
Moral Dilemma ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Ethical Reasoning ◽  
Reciprocal Influence ◽  
Best Response ◽  
The Social ◽  
Influence Process ◽  
Research Domain

Abstract:This study introduces Moscovici’s (1976, 1985) model of social influence to the accounting research domain, and uses an experiment to assess whether his theory explains how different types of discussion affects consensus in auditors’ ethical reasoning. Moscovici’s theory proposes three modalities of influence to describe how consensus is achieved following discussion: conformity, innovation, and normalization. Conformity describes the situation where individuals in the minority (e.g., auditors that do not accept the dominant view) accede to the majority (e.g., auditors that hold the dominant view) as a result of group discussion. Innovation describes the situation where individuals in the majority accede to the minority. Normalization describes the situation where there is reciprocal influence.We find that conformity occurs when auditors are asked to prescriptively discuss what ideally “should” be the resolution to an ethical dilemma. Normalization occurs when auditors are asked to deliberatively discuss what realistically would be the resolution to an ethical dilemma. The results of this study suggest that prescriptive discussion of an ethical dilemma encourages auditor groups to strive to find the best response to a moral dilemma if it is represented by the majority view. In contrast, deliberative discussion of an ethical dilemma may encourage the elimination of multiple viewpoints. The results of this study have important implications for understanding the social influence process that affects auditors’ ethical reasoning.

To follow others or be yourself? Social influence in online restaurant reviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 1067-1087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hengyun Li ◽  
Fang Meng ◽  
Miyoung Jeong ◽  
Zili Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Cognitive Effort ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Product Service ◽  
The Social ◽  
Restaurant Reviews ◽  
Influence Process ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Online reviews are often likely to be socially influenced by prior reviews. This study aims to examine key review and reviewer characteristics which may influence the social influence process. Design/methodology/approach Restaurant review data from Yelp.com are analyzed using an ordered logit model and text mining approach. Findings This study reveals that prior average review rating exerts a positive influence on subsequent review ratings for the same restaurant, but the effect is attenuated by the variance in existing review ratings. Moreover, social influence is stronger for consumers who had a moderate dining experience or invested less cognitive effort in writing online reviews. Compared to reviewers classified by Yelp as “elite,” non-elite reviewers appear more susceptible to the social influence of prior average review rating. Practical implications This study provides guidelines for mitigating the social influence of prior reviews and improving the accuracy of online product/service ratings, which will eventually enhance business and the reputation of online review platforms. Originality/value The findings from this study contribute to the electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) literature and social influence literature in terms of the bidirectional nature of social influence on eWOM.

Direction Versus Proximity in the Social Influence Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Kenny ◽  
Eric Jenner
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
The Social ◽  
Influence Process

scholarly journals Good Governance Practices and Challenges in Local Government of Ethiopia: The Case of Bonga Town Administration

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-128
Author(s):  
Wasihun Bezabih Bekele ◽  
Fikre Yohanes Ago
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Rent Seeking ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Timely Response ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Town

This study sought to assess the practice and challenges of good governance in Bonga Town Administration. A descriptive research method was utilized. Respondents are selected by purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Quantitative data was gathered through a questionnaire. Pertinent to qualitative information, structured interview, and FGD are employed. Then, data analyzed through quantitative and qualitative methods. Finally, the study disclosed a low level of accountability and transparency in the town administration. Pervasive corruption is also perceived as a key governance problem in the town; however, due to fear of reprisal citizens lack experience in exposing corruption. In sum poor service delivery, the gap between local government representatives and the town people, high level of rent-seeking, weak political leadership, lack of timely response for a public interest, and public disengagement in shared affairs were found to be challenges of good governance. Henceforth, based on the findings, it is concluded that the current good governance practice in Bonga Town Administration is weak and identified with a high level of rent-seeking among public servants as well as appointed and elected authorities. This research argues for the existence of governance which ensures public engagement in decision making and prioritization of shared problems, accompanied by transparent and accountable administration.  

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF THE ADOPTION OF GOOD GOVERNANCE: EVIDENCES FROM ZAKAT INSTITUTIONS IN PADANG, INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ika Sari Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Social ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Governance Practices

Zakat is one of the fundamental principles of Islam and central to develop an economic system by enhancing socio-economic development. The importance of proper management and governance are challenges for these institutions. This study examined the determinants of the adoption of good governance practices in Zakat institutions in Padang, Indonesia. A total of 51 questionnaires were analyzed out of 135 that had been distributed. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) for descriptive statistics and the hypothesis testing. The results showed that only size of Zakat institutions was related positively and significantly to the adoption of good governance principles in Padang, Indonesia. The age of the Zakat institution also had a positive, significant relationship with performance. The study also found that the level of adoption of good governance practices in Zakat institutions in Padang was quite low. =========================================== Faktor-faktor Penentu Implementasi Tata Kelola Pemerintahan yang Baik pada Lembaga-lembaga Zakat di Padang, Indonesia_________ Zakat merupakan salah satu prinsip dasar dalam Islam dan sentral untuk mengembangkan sistem ekonomi dengan meningkatkan pembangunan sosial ekonomi. Pentingnya pengelolaan dan tata kelola yang tepat adalah tantangan bagi institusi-institusi saat ini. Studi ini menguji faktor-faktor penentu penerapan praktik tata pemerintahan yang baik di lembaga-lembaga zakat di Padang, Indonesia. Sebanyak 51 kuesioner dianalisis dari 135 yang telah didistribusikan. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) untuk statistik deskriptif dan pengujian hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hanya ukuran lembaga zakat yang terkait secara positif dan signifikan terhadap penerapan prinsip tata kelola pemerintahan yang baik di Padang, Indonesia. Zaman lembaga Zakat juga memiliki hubungan positif dan signifikan dengan kinerja. Studi tersebut juga menemukan bahwa tingkat penerapan praktik tata pemerintahan yang baik di lembaga-lembaga zakat di Padang cukup rendah.

scholarly journals Uncertainty and Social Influence

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 237802311986697
Author(s):  
David Melamed ◽  
Scott V. Savage ◽  
Chris Munn
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Uncertainty Reduction ◽  
Prior Work ◽  
Standard Means ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Status ◽  
Task Uncertainty ◽  
Influence Process ◽  
Variable Condition

Much research documents that uncertainty is an important factor in the social influence process. We argue that there are two senses in which uncertainty plays a role. First, task uncertainty is a necessary but variable condition for social influence to occur. Second, uncertainty reduction is a mechanism producing social influence. We discuss how tasks can vary in the level of uncertainty they entail and how this impacts the mechanisms resulting in social influence. In this context, we predict that task uncertainty moderates social influence and that uncertainty reduction mediates it. We experimentally test our predictions in the status-to-social-influence process using standard means of studying social influence. Inconsistent with prior work, we do not find that task uncertainty is a moderator, but we do find evidence that uncertainty reduction functions as a mediator. Further, we find that the mediated effect is contingent on task uncertainty.

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