scholarly journals Toward a Working Model of Leadership in Nonprofit Sport Governance

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian O’Boyle ◽  
David Shilbury ◽  
Lesley Ferkins
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Working Model ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
Scholarly Discourse

The aim of this study is to explore leadership within nonprofit sport governance. As an outcome, the authors present a preliminary working model of leadership in nonprofit sport governance based on existing literature and our new empirical evidence. Leadership in nonprofit sport governance has received limited attention to date in scholarly discourse. The authors adopt a case study approach involving three organizations and 16 participant interviews from board members and Chief Executive Officers within the golf network in Australia to uncover key leadership issues in this domain. Interviews were analyzed using an interpretive process, and a thematic structure relating to leadership in the nonprofit sport governance context was developed. Leadership ambiguity, distribution of leadership, leadership skills and development, and leadership and volunteerism emerged as the key themes in the research. These themes, combined with existing literature, are integrated into a preliminary working model of leadership in nonprofit sport governance that helps to shape the issues and challenges embedded within this emerging area of inquiry. The authors offer a number of suggestions for future research to refine, test, critique, and elaborate on our proposed working model.

CEO statements on racial inequity – (how) do they matter to shareholders?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pyemo Afego ◽  
Imhotep Alagidede
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Racial Injustice ◽  
Communication Decisions ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore how citizen protests against perceived acts of racial injustice impact on share prices of companies who weigh in on the protests. In particular, corporate statements that directly address the issues around the protests are identified and possible mechanisms underlying how these may impact shareholder value are discussed. Design/methodology/approach The authors first use a qualitative research approach of content and sentiment analysis to track how companies or their chief executive officers (CEOs) present their stance against racial injustice, as represented by their use of linguistic markers. Then, the authors use an event study methodology to assess the response from stock market participants. Findings The findings suggest that CEOs primarily convey their stance using language that is emotive and empathic. In addition, shareholders earn a significant abnormal return of 2.13%, on average, in the three days following the release of the statements. Research limitations/implications This study considered only US-listed companies. The sample size, also, is relatively small. Institutional and cultural differences across countries may also vary. Thus, future research could explore the extent to which the findings generalize to other contexts. Practical implications Results provide insights to top managers who communicate with various stakeholders on emotionally charged social issues. Findings also offer insights on the timing of trades for investors and arbitrageurs. Social implications Findings contribute to the understanding of corporate behaviour in times of social upheaval. Insights from the study may also be used to inform corporate communication decisions about important social issues. Originality/value This study brings into focus the role that affective appeal and moral emotion can play in evoking motivation for corporate activism, and the impact that this has on investor opinions’ formation process.

scholarly journals Synergy of Top Management Team Demographics, Strategy and Structure: Empirical Evidence on Performance of Public Enterprises

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Zachary B. Awino ◽  
Bwire Joseph Francis
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Theory Of The Firm ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Corporate Strategies ◽  
Executive Officers

The study conceptualized the collective effect of TMT demographics, corporate strategy and organizational structure on performance of Kenyan PEs. TMT demographics have been posited to influence performance however; this position has been largely tautological and hence required more empirical testing. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey in which a semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain data. The questionnaire was administered through a drop and pick method to a sample of 117 Chief Executive Officers. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics for purposes of data analysis. Descriptive statistics used included mean, standard deviation, coefficients of variation (CVs) and t-tests. Inferential analysis involved the use of multivariate and hierarchical regression analyses. The findings of the study indicated that jointly TMT demographics, corporate strategy and organizational structure significantly influenced performance of PEs. The findings informed theories (upper echelon, configuration, institutional an behavioural theory of the firm) by showing their relevance and applicability in day-to-day organizational operation; decision makers at managerial level are guided on how to choose TMTs with the right mix of demographics, and policy makers on development of guidelines and policies that define the required TMT demographics during recruitment who can develop corporate strategies and adopt structures that bring about stellar performance. The limitations of this study pin-points some areas that need further research in the future. For instance, a qualitative research with variables such as culture and leadership could be considered for future research.

scholarly journals Embracing the ROFO Principle before Implementing Lean Production: A Chief Operating Officer’s Experiences and Reflections

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Goh Ah Bee ◽  
Nopasit Chakpitak
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Complex Model ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Management Concept ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
The Right

<div><strong>Purpose:</strong> The purpose of this paper is to highlight to CEOs (chief executive officers) that implementing the continuous improvement (CI) program requires a gradual overhaul of the entire organization. Nurturing the right working mindset is more important than hastily implementing the CI program to reap the benefits. A right working mindset can be achieved through the ROFO principle. This paper illustrates how Schaffner Thailand (ST) uses the ROFO principle to: i) coach the workers to develop the right working mindset and ii) implement Lean Production (LP) in the entire organization.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Methodology/Approach:</strong> This case study was carried out solely in ST company. It explains how the company coaches its employees to embrace ROFO principle in a systematic manner. A random sample of about 180 employees was taken to determine if there was a significant change in working mindset before and after the coaching of the ROFO principle.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Findings:</strong> There was a significant and positive mindset change after the coaching of the ROFO principle. Workers realize that the more they embrace the ROFO principle the better is the learning and the cooperative environment. LP was successfully implemented throughout the whole organization. LP continues to thrive in ST.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Originality/Value of paper:</strong> The first author originated the ROFO principle. It is both a management concept and tool. It is easily understood and is not a complex model. A great benefit of it is that it can be applied immediately to generate workforce commitment.</div>

Board effectiveness in corporate crises: lessons from the evolving empirical research

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 531-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianpaolo Abatecola ◽  
Vincenzo Farina ◽  
Niccolò Gordini
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Board Effectiveness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Turnaround Strategies ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
Corporate Crises

Purpose – This article aims to comment on how the empirical research on board effectiveness in crisis contexts has been evolving over time. Over the years, the empirical evidences have demonstrated that particular board features can improve the survival chances of firms suffering a crisis and, to date, experts agree that discussing these evidences is necessary for the further improvement of knowledge in this field. Design/methodology/approach – This is a critical review article. Findings – Valuable evidences emerge from the review. For example, it seems that board independence has a key role in enhancing the performance of firms suffering a crisis. At the same time, the review suggests that further refinement is needed for supporting (or eventually refuting) the idea that boards and/or Chief Executive Officers (1) must be replaced to achieve successful turnaround strategies. Originality/value – On the basis of its findings, the review also prospects a number of conceptual and methodological implications for the future research and practice about board effectiveness in corporate crises. For example, these implications are associated with future investigations about the executives’ sociodemographic features and personality traits as well. More international comparisons seem also needed to improve the reliability of the extant knowledge.

scholarly journals Exploring the possibility of co-operation between higher education and industries in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2525-2538
Author(s):  
Ramesh Sathappan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Knowledge Dissemination ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Respective Contribution ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Executive Officers

This case study attempts to explore the posibility of co-operation between Higher Education and Industries in Malaysia. It highlights on the need, importance and the problems faced by both the entities in co-operation and collaboration. Qualitative approach was used in this study. The interviews are semi-structured and are used to generate data from university deans, collage principals, company managers and chief executive officers (CEO). The issues of suitability and reliability as well as the process of sampling, administration and analysis of the instrument of data collection are discussed. In the course of the analysis and discussion, it compares the respective contribution made by the Universities and the Industries in the field of Research and Development (R&D). Moreover, it provides suggestions to improve linkages for joint-ventures and concludes that the Universities and Industries must play complementary roles for mutual benefits in terms of knowledge dissemination and innovation. It also presents the views of the different researchers on the subject and considers the merits of the various types of co-operation suggested for the universities to keep pace with the global trend in upgrading their courses in Science and Technology. Keyword: Co-operation, Higher Education, Industries

Assessing Lean adoption in food SMEs: Evidence from Greece

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelos Psomas ◽  
Jiju Antony ◽  
Nancy Bouranta
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Study Approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the current state of the Lean principles adopted by food small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The case study approach was undertaken in order to gain insights into Lean adoption. Nine Greek food SMEs certified according to the ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS) and the ISO 22000 food safety management system (FSMS) were approached. Interviews were conducted with the chief executive officers and the company managers in charge of the QMS or FSMS, based on a structured questionnaire. Findings The food SMEs participating in the present study adopt Lean principles to a high extent. However, there is room for further improvement. Research limitations/implications The fact that the data collected suggests subjective business evidence and not objective as well as the fact that only two representatives of each of the nine food SMEs were conducted, comprise the main limitations of the present study. So, the results should be considered with caution, as far as the Lean adoption in the Greek food sector is concerned. Based on these limitations, future research suggestions can be made. Practical implications Based on the present study, suggestions can be made regarding the successful adoption of Lean principles, not only for the sample SMEs but also for the whole of the food sector. More specifically, by determining the strengths and weaknesses of the food SMEs’ efforts to adopt Lean, suitable managerial initiatives can be undertaken by these companies as well as the whole sector to fully adopt Lean and derive the respective benefits. Originality/value The paper provides insights into the adoption of Lean principles in the Greek food sector. This is the first study in the field of Lean that has been carried out in the Greek food SMEs.

scholarly journals Examining CEOs’ Moral Reasoning in the Automotive Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 5972
Author(s):  
Beatriz García-Ortega ◽  
Blanca de-Miguel-Molina ◽  
Javier Galán-Cubillo
Keyword(s):  
Moral Reasoning ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ethical Behaviors ◽  
Ethical Performance ◽  
Tone At The Top ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
Corporate Social

This paper examines the moral reasoning trends of CEOs (chief executive officers) in the automotive industry, gauging their relations to ethical behaviors and scandals as well as analyzing the influence of scandals and other factors on their moral reasoning. For such a purpose, we carried out a moral reasoning categorization for the top 15 automotive companies in vehicle production in 2017 by applying Weber’s method to letters written by CEOs for the period 2013–2018. A positive global trend was observed, with some CEOs reaching high levels, although the evolution was uneven without clear patterns and, in the light of facts, not sufficient, at least in the short term. We also found evidence linking the moral reasoning stages with the ethical performance of companies and introduced the concept “tone ‘into’ the top”, reflecting how CEO moral reasoning can be shaped by the company and external factors. This paper stresses the importance of considering the moral tone at the top in relation to company ethical behaviors and the interest of education in business ethics. The outcome is useful for CEOs and other managers seeking to improve corporate social responsibility (CSR) and company ethical performance and to anticipate conflicts as well as to leverage for future research.

scholarly journals Impact of Electricity Service Quality on the Performance of Manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Muhammed ◽  
Issa Abdulraheem ◽  
Ismaila Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The objective of this paper is to determine the impact of electricity service quality on both financial and non-financial performance of manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs in Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: Survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 201 Managers, Chief executive officers and owner managers of SMEs that are members of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria MAN. Simple regression analysis was done with the use of SPSS version 22.0. Findings: The results indicate that quality of electricity tends to account for more than 50% of the variances in the financial and non-financial performance of manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria. Implications/Originality/Value: This paper contributes to the existing literature on the empirical investigation into the use of service quality as a measure of electricity service and also emphasizes the importance of electricity to the performance of manufacturing SMEs in the developing countries. It recommends that future research may consider collecting longitudinal data to eliminate bias related to time.

CEO Characteristics Enhancing the Impact of CEO Overconfidence on Firm Value After Mergers and Acquisitions — A Case Study in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (01) ◽  
pp. 2050003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Hsien Tang ◽  
Yen-Hsien Lee ◽  
Ming-Chih Lee ◽  
Ya-Ling Huang
Keyword(s):  
Mergers And Acquisitions ◽  
Chief Executive Officers ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Female Ceos ◽  
Executive Officers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ceo Characteristics

This study aims to explore whether various characteristics of chief executive officers (CEO) enhance the impact of CEO overconfidence on a firm’s value after mergers and acquisitions. The study finds that overconfident CEOs have a positive impact on firm value after mergers and acquisitions. The study also shows that overconfidence amongst CEOs can help to explain merger and acquisition decisions and the likelihood of pursuing acquisitions. Young CEOs were also found to significantly increase the impact of CEO overconfidence on a firm’s value after mergers and acquisitions, while female CEOs were found to be more risk averse when compared to their male peers, with lower leverage and less volatility in their firms when compared to firms run by male CEOs.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document