scholarly journals The changing nature of managerial work: The effects of corporate restructuring on management jobs and careers

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
William M Foster ◽  
John S Hassard ◽  
Jonathan Morris ◽  
Julie Wolfram Cox
Keyword(s):  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Corporate Restructuring ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Restructuring ◽  
Managerial Work ◽  
Work Strategies ◽  
Everyday Work ◽  
And Control ◽  
Career Uncertainty

This article analyses contemporary issues relevant to understanding the changing nature of management and managerial work. The argument is developed in four parts. First, to provide context, we offer an overview of the literature on the organization and control of managerial work, tracing contributions mainly from the early 1950s onwards. Second, we discuss the first of two related concerns relevant to understanding the contemporary nature of managerial work – strategies of organizational restructuring: an analysis highlighting the role of downsizing and delayering within corporate campaigns promoting ‘post-bureaucratic’ systems. Third, we extend this discussion by addressing how such corporate restructuring affects managers in their everyday work – notably in relation to the perceptions and realities of growing job insecurity and career uncertainty: an analysis that frequently draws upon our own investigations to establish an agenda for future research. The article concludes by summarizing the content of four research articles whose arguments relate to issues discussed in this analysis of managerial work.

scholarly journals Effect of Self-esteem on Perceived Job Insecurity: The Moderating Role of Self-efficacy and Gender

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-22
Author(s):  
Adewale A. Adekiya
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
International Markets ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Future Research ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Perceived Job Insecurity

AbstractThe high rate of job loss in most crude oil dependent countries, which may be attributed to the recent drop in the price of this commodity in international markets, has intensified the perception of threats associated with potential job loss among the employees who are still employed. Hence, perceived job insecurity, its associated outcome, coupled with how it can be mitigated has become a global phenomenon, which requires the attention of managers and practitioners alike. In this work, we built upon Hobfall’s conservation of resource theory (CRT) to present a research model that links employee’s self-efficacy and gender to the strength or weakness of the relationship between self-esteem and self-perceived job insecurity. Research data were collected from 153 randomly selected Nigerian Bank employees out of 217 drawn from a total population of 509. Based on the results from relevant statistical analysis, it is discovered that, while increase in self-esteem would lead to a significant decrease in job insecurity perception, such significant decrease is, however, not associated with self-efficacy and gender meaning that these variables are not moderators in the self-esteem/perceived job insecurity relationship. In line with these outcomes, we conclude by recommending that managers should focus on developing intervention strategies aimed at improving employee self-esteem with a view of reducing perceived job insecurity. In addition, important areas in need of future research were also identified.

Insecurity, Unemployment, and Health: A Social Epidemiological Perspective

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Bambra ◽  
Terje A. Eikemo
Keyword(s):  
Social Epidemiology ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Suicide Mortality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Social Safety Nets ◽  
Unemployment And Health ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter draws on research from social epidemiology to examine the relationships between insecurity, unemployment, and health. It outlines the rise of insecurity at work and provides a working definition. It then describes some of the key longitudinal studies that have described the relationship between job insecurity and health outcomes. The key explanations for this association are also explored. The chapter then summarizes the large literature on unemployment and health, examining mental health and suicide, mortality, self-reported health, and health behaviors. The chapter then examines international variations in the relationships between insecurity, unemployment, and health, with a particular focus on the role of welfare state policies and social safety nets. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the policy implications and highlighting key areas for future research.

scholarly journals Reflections on dynamic consent in biomedical research: the story so far

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriet J. A. Teare ◽  
Megan Prictor ◽  
Jane Kaye
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Dynamic Consent ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
And Control

AbstractDynamic consent (DC) was originally developed in response to challenges to the informed consent process presented by participants agreeing to ‘future research’ in biobanking. In the past 12 years, it has been trialled in a number of different projects, and examined as a new approach for consent and to support patient engagement over time. There have been significant societal shifts during this time, namely in our reliance on digital tools and the use of social media, as well as a greater appreciation of the integral role of patients in biomedical research. This paper reflects on the development of DC to understand its importance in an age where digital health is becoming the norm and patients require greater oversight and control of how their data may be used in a range of settings. As well as looking back, it looks forwards to consider how DC could be further utilised to enhance the patient experience and address some of the inequalities caused by the digital divide in society.

Coping and Control Processes: Do They Contribute to Individual Differences in Health in Older Adults?

1999 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tannis Y. Arbuckle ◽  
Dolores Pushkar ◽  
June Chaikelson ◽  
David Andres
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Future Research ◽  
World War ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Control Processes ◽  
World War Ii Veterans ◽  
Perceived Locus Of Control ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACTThis paper reviews the literature on the relation of coping and control processes to health outcomes in late adulthood and presents new data on relations between coping and control processes and health for 295 World War II veterans. The results for the veterans showed that health was positively associated with cognitive coping, and negatively associated with behavioural coping and avoidance. No association was found between perceived locus of control and health. These findings, together with those in the literature, were discussed in terms of their implications for future research on the role of coping and control in health maintenance and their significance for people working with older persons.

scholarly journals Job insecurity and performance over time: the critical role of job insecurity duration

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maike E. Debus ◽  
Dana Unger ◽  
Cornelius J. König
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Appraisal Theory ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dynamic Perspective ◽  
Over Time

Purpose Research on the relationship between job insecurity and job performance has thus far yielded inconclusive results. The purpose of this paper is to offer a more dynamic perspective on the effects of job insecurity on job performance. Design/methodology/approach Drawing from cognitive appraisal theory, research on critical life events, and stress reactions as well as more general theorizing around the role of time, this paper proposes that individuals’ job performance reactions to job insecurity will be dynamic over time. Findings Adopting a person-centered perspective, this paper suggests that there are seven subpopulations that differ in their intra-individual job performance change patterns over time. Research limitations/implications This paper presents potential predictors of subpopulation membership and presents an agenda for future research. Originality/value We contribute to the literature by introducing a dynamic perspective to the study of job performance in the context of job insecurity. Delineating a set of open questions that follow from the presented theoretical arguments, the authors also hope to stimulate future research in the context of job insecurity and job performance.

Employees factors importance in Lean Six Sigma concept

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 774-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Spasojevic Brkic ◽  
Branislav Tomic
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Control ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Response Variables

Purpose – Lean management and Six Sigma concepts are derived from two different points of view, but it is evident that the role of employees is crucial in both concepts. The purpose of this paper is to survey which employees’ behaviour dimensions can lead organization to better concepts integration and how Lean Six Sigma activity contributes to employees’ performance. Design/methodology/approach – Research methodology is designed to empirically check, on large sample of companies in multinational company supply chain, if employees’ factors are both predictor and response variables of Lean Six Sigma concept. To check stated hypothesis factor, reliability and multiple regression analysis are used. Findings – The first finding of this study is that reward system and training are significant predictors of Lean Six Sigma activities. The second part of findings shows that Lean Six Sigma dimensions, such as Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control/Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, and Validate, 5S and Kanban positively influences employees’ performance, described by employee satisfaction, absenteeism, salaries and benefits, employees’ commitment and employee turnover rate. Research limitations/implications – Poka-Yoke application is not found as a significant predictor of employees’ performance. Accordingly, to explore that interesting finding, possible future research topic is more detailed analysis of Poka-Yoke application in similar supply chains. A longitudinal analysis using structural equation is possible direction of future work, too. Practical implications – This survey answers the need for Lean and Six Sigma unified methodology achievement in soft factors area and gives applicable results for companies in supply chain that produces low-volume, high-complexity products. Originality/value – Original and valuable conclusion is that employees’ factors are both predictor and response variables of Lean Six Sigma concept application.

Job insecurity and compensation evaluations: the role of overall justice

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Joseph Haynie ◽  
Daniel J. Svyantek ◽  
Matthew J Mazzei ◽  
Virajanand Varma
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Justice ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pay Satisfaction ◽  
Overall Justice ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Satisfaction Relationship

Purpose The present study examined the relations of job insecurity with pay and incentive satisfaction and the role of overall justice in these relationships. Design/methodology/approach The authors surveyed employees of an industrial equipment sales firm located in the Southeastern United States. Surveys were completed by 151 employees using instruments assessing job insecurity, overall justice, pay satisfaction, and incentive satisfaction. Findings The study results indicated job insecurity is negatively related to both pay and incentive satisfaction. Further, the study found that overall justice mediated the job insecurity to pay satisfaction relationship, but not the job insecurity to incentive satisfaction relationship. Research limitations/implications Because overall justice only explained the job insecurity-pay satisfaction relationship, future research should examine other potential mediators to better understand these disparate effects when compared with incentive satisfaction. Future research should also examine our model with a larger sample using a time-lagged design to further mitigate the limitations of the study. Practical implications The results of this study suggest that employees who contain a strong fear of job loss tend to experience reduced pay and incentive satisfaction levels. Managers should do what they can to limit the impact of job insecurity on these attitudes and provide additional training to employees in coping strategies so that they might better deal with the job insecurity stressor. Originality/value Integrating the literatures on stress appraisal and organizational justice, the empirical model provides understanding of how job stressors and perceptions of organizational justice influence pay and incentive satisfaction.

scholarly journals Editorial: Interdisciplinary approach to corporate governance

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3, special issue) ◽  
pp. 220-222
Author(s):  
Andrea Rey
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Corporate Ownership ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Control ◽  
A Company

To date, future research trends will certainly concern sustainability and entrepreneurship due to the post-COVID-19 crisis. Studies will focus on the determinants related to corporate governance, such as corporate ownership, or the role of institutional investors, or a company that aims to get public by an IPO as a possible answer to the crisis. A future research trend will surely concern environmental and economic sustainability. Another line of research will concern the protection of biodiversity and gender equality. With the regard to the content of this issue of the Corporate Ownership and Control journal, ownership structure is the most popular issue considered by the authors of the papers.

scholarly journals Job insecurity: Mediator or moderator of the relationship between type of contract and various outcomes?

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nele De Cuyper ◽  
Hans De Witte
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Temporary Workers ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Positive Work

Research on the consequences of job insecurity among temporary workers has been largely exploratory. This study investigates whether job insecurity either mediates or moderates the relationship between type of contract (temporary versus permanent) and its outcomes. It extends previous research by including a wide range of outcomes (job satisfaction, engagement, organisational commitment, trust, general health, irritation, turnover intention, performance, and positive work life interference), most of which have not yet been considered in this context. Results (N = 656) point to the moderating role of job insecurity, however only for outcomes reflecting immediate reactions. Implications for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals The extensification of managerial work in the digital age: Middle managers, spatio-temporal boundaries and control

2021 ◽  
pp. 001872672110031
Author(s):  
John Hassard ◽  
Jonathan Morris
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Temporal Change ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Process Reengineering ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Managerial Work ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
And Control

How has the experience of managerial work changed in the digital age? This two-phase (2002–2006, 2015–2019) study addresses this question by examining how middle managers perceive the spatio-temporal boundaries of their work to have shifted. Typically, such managers report change occurring in two directions: (i) the contractual employment boundary becoming stretched as hours completed inside the workplace increase; and (ii) this boundary becoming breached as managers conduct additional work voluntarily from locations outside corporate premises. Although such trends can be explained deterministically – the former stemming from corporate acceptance of consultancy-influenced organizational prescriptions (business process reengineering, lean management, agile management etc.), and the latter from widespread adoption of digital communication innovations (BlackBerry, email, WhatsApp etc.) – we argue that to achieve a more rounded appreciation of such work ‘extensification’ attention must also be paid to agentic forces of strategic and political choice. Developing this argument, and acknowledging paradox when theorizing spatio-temporal change, we suggest future research on managerial employment must entail documenting not only factors influencing the stretching and breaching of work boundaries, but also – given incipient political regulations and innovative surveillance technologies – others serving to strengthen and protect them, notably those directed at improving work–life balance and physical/psychological health.

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