scholarly journals VADOVŲ KOMANDOS EFEKTYVUMO VEIKSNIAI (NEVYRIAUSYBINIŲ ORGANIZACIJŲ VADOVŲ KOMANDŲ ANALIZĖ)

Psichologija ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 60-78
Author(s):  
Edita Dereškevičiūtė ◽  
Gintaras Chomentauskas
Keyword(s):  
Team Effectiveness ◽  
Complex Analysis ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Top Management Teams ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
External Relations

Atlikome kompleksinę vadovų komandos efektyvumą lemiančių veiksnių analizę, taikydami Pradinių sąlygų - grupės procesų - rezultatų (J. E. McGrath) modelį. Tyrimui pasirinkome P. Vinai, G. Hjelm modelį ir jo pagrindu parengtą pusiau struktūruoto interviu metodą. Modelis apibūdina vadovų komandos kontroliuojamus ir nulemiamus organizacijos funkcionavimo aspektus: tikslus, veiklą ir rezultatus, išteklius, raidą, vadovavimą, įtaką, ryšius su "išore"(klientais, rėmėjais, kitomis organizacijomis). Tyrime dalyvavo 17 nevyriausybinių ne pelno organizacijų vadovų komandų, iš viso - 56 tiriamieji.Nustatėme, jog organizacijos efektyvumas reikšmingai susijęs su šiais pradinių sąlygų ir grupės procesų kintamaisiais- finansine priklausomybe, narių aktyvumu, ryšiais su rėmėjais ir valdžios atstovais, strategija, tikslais, administravimu, komunikacija. Nustatėme vadovų komandos veiklą apibūdinančius šešis faktorius: I. kryptingos veiklos, II. komunikacijos, III. įsisąmonintos kompetencijos, IV. planingos veiklos / ekonominių problemų sprendimo, V. išorinės orientacijos, VI. struktūros. Šie veiksniai nebuvo nustatyti per ankstesnius mums žinomus tyrimus. Išskyrėme kintamuosius, leidžiančius prognozuoti komandos efektyvumą, tai ryšiai su kitomis nevyriausybinėmis organizacijomis (pradinių sąlygų kintamasis), strategija, tikslai ir komunikacija (grupės procesų kintamieji). FACTORS DESCRIBING FUNCTIONING OF MANAGEMENT TEAM Edita Dereškevičiūtė, Gintaras Chomentauskas Summary The article presents the complex analysis of variables related with team effectiveness. We applied Input-process-output concept (J. E. McGrath) and P. Vinai, G. Hjelm model. P. Vinai, G. Hjelm's model describes the aspects of organizational functioning that are controlled and influenced by top management team: objectives, performance-output, resources, development and change, management, influence, external relations. In our research 17 top management teams from non-profit non-governmental organizations were assessed. According to our research data following input and process variables related with team effectiveness were determined: financial dependence, activity of members, external relations with sponsors, authorities, strategy, goals, administration and communication. Six factors describing team functioning were defined: I. Purposeful action, II. Communication, III. Conscious competence, IV. Planned activities versus resolution of financial problems, V. External orientation, VI. Structure. Regression analysis allowed to determine variables predicting team effectiveness - they are relations with other organizations (input variable), strategy, goals and communication (group processes).

Recounting the Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas of KwaZulu-Natal from Information and Knowledge in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era

Libri ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenrose Jiyane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Body ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Critical Resource

Abstract The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) marks the new, advanced era of development in humankind, and globally countries are in the process of ensuring their citizenry’s readiness. In South Africa, various governmental departments, organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations (NPOs) are making efforts, through their plans, talks and actions, to attain this status for all her people, particularly women in rural areas. However, the development of women in the rural areas for empowerment remains a concern in developing countries. Consequently, there is a dire need to ensure the developmental status for women in rural areas in the advent of the 4IR, and this paper seeks to demonstrate that information and knowledge may be instrumental in empowering women in rural areas to strive in the 4IR. Accordingly, information and knowledge are a critical resource contributing to the empowerment of women in rural areas for their development. An exploratory question is raised to determine whether South Africa is ready for Fourth Industrial Revolution. The outcome of this paper will contribute to the body of knowledge advocating the importance of information and knowledge in the empowerment of women in rural areas. Significantly, it will generate insights for policymakers on the important role of information and knowledge for women’s development.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Investigation on Work in NGOs: The Case of Songkhla Province of Thailand

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Phathara-on Wesarat ◽  
Mohmad Yazam Sharif ◽  
Abdul Halim Abdul Majid
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Meaning Of Work ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Depth Interviews

The concept of work in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) specifically in Songkhla province of Thailand is highlighted in this paper. The study assumed that the meaning of work in NGOs is different from other types of organizations such as business and governmental organizations. NGO operations are seen to be different in terms of their goals when compared to those organizations. Even though research on work had been widely conducted in the business as well as the governmental sectors worldwide, few studies on this issue had been done in the NGO or non-profit sector. The concept of work in NGOs needs to be explored further in order for interested parties to get a true understanding of the nature of work in NGO sector. The research questions posed in this paper relate to how and why the work in NGOs influences the NGO professionals. The objective of this paper is to present some findings based on an in-depth study on the meaning of work in NGOs. This study consists of two core aspects of work: subjective and objective aspects. The respondents in this paper were 16 professionals (i.e. university graduates) selected from five local NGOs in Songkhla province of Thailand. This study used a mixed method within qualitative approach comprising in-depth interviews, non-participant observation, and secondary documents. This study showed that the NGO professionals had given high values on the subjective aspects of work because they were seeking fulfillment from work, while the objective aspects of work were seen to be less important to them.

Measuring the Effect of Team Characteristics, Team Effectiveness on Organizational Performance, Organizational Survival and Competitiveness

2018 ◽  
pp. 1623-1636
Author(s):  
Cheng Ping Shih ◽  
Dian Utami Putri
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Team Effectiveness ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Core Competency ◽  
Organizational Survival ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Team Characteristics ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Pls Method

Teamwork was already utilized since the beginning of human history. Pressure of global competition, needs to align business models, and urgency to have continuous improvement have made many organizations and the majority of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) think of teamwork as one of their core competency. One way to improve NGO's competitive advantage was to enhance teamwork performance. The purpose of this research was to explore the relations between team characteristics, team effectiveness, organizational performance, organizational survival and competitiveness in the NGO context. A TEPS Model was created and analyzed by using Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. The findings indicated that team characteristics had a positive significant effect towards team effectiveness; team effectiveness also had positive significant effect towards innovation, customer's satisfaction, financial performance, as well as organizational survival and competitiveness of YCAB. Practical implications and suggestions were also proposed in order to improve overall teamwork performance in YCAB.

Using Causal Mapping to Uncover Cognitive Diversity within a Top Management Team

2005 ◽  
pp. 203-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Tegarden ◽  
Linda F. Tegarden ◽  
Steven D. Sheetz
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Top Management Team ◽  
Black Box ◽  
Top Management Teams ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Cognitive Diversity ◽  
Causal Mapping ◽  
And Cluster Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Factions

The cognitive diversity of top management teams has been shown to affect the performance of a firm. In some cases, cognitive diversity has been shown to improve firm performance, in other cases, it has worsened firm performance. Either way, it is useful to understand the cognitive diversity of a top management team. However, most approaches to measure cognitive diversity never attempt to open the “black box” to understand what makes up the cognitive diversity of the team. This research reports on an approach that identifies diverse belief structures, i.e., cognitive factions, through the use of causal mapping and cluster analysis. The results show that the use of causal mapping provides an efficient and effective way to identify idiosyncratic and shared knowledge among members of a top management team. This approach allows the cognitive diversity of the top management team to not only to be uncovered, but also to be understood.

Strategic Management's Potential Contributions to a Theory of Entrepreneurship

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
William R. Sandberg
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Top Management Teams ◽  
Management Teams ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Business Creation ◽  
New Business ◽  
Entrepreneurship Theory

The article offers an overview of strategic management and its various schools of thought, followed by a summary of the field of entrepreneurship and its own disagreements over definition and boundaries. It suggests that strategic management might help resolve such disagreements through its focus on “the entrepreneurial work of the organization,” which is based on variables that describe the organization's industry, resources, processes, and strategy. Finally, the article both describes and proposes contributions of strategic management to entrepreneurship theory, specifically addressing issues of new business creation, innovation, opportunity seeking, risk assumption, top management teams, and group processes in strategic decisions.

Top management team international experience and strategic decision-making

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akbar Azam ◽  
Cristina Boari ◽  
Fabiola Bertolotti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Top Management Team ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Top Management Teams ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Strategic Decision Making ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to explore the influence of top management team international experience on international strategic decision-making rationality and, subsequently, its effect on decision effectiveness (decision performance). Design/methodology/approach This analysis is based on survey data of small- and medium-sized international Pakistani firms operating in the IT industry. Findings Results show that top management team international experience is positively related to international strategic decision-making rationality, and the latter partially mediates the international experience – decision effectiveness relationship. Research limitations/implications The study is based on data collected from a single industry and focuses on an international decision that occurred within a time-frame of previous four years. Practical implications Findings suggest that international firms, when composing their top management teams, should favor the inclusion of internationally experienced managers. Originality/value The study of the influence of international experience on the decision-making process in general and decision-making rationality in particular has been largely neglected in extant literature. This paper highlights one way through which the international experience of the top management team as a whole relates to the effectiveness of international decisions. The paper also advances emergent managerial cognition literature focusing on the top management team and not individual decision makers.

Introduction to the special issue on social media and government

First Monday ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Sandoval-Almazan ◽  
Andrea L. Kavanaugh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Information Power ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Government Planning ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The use of social media by public administration has been growing steadily, and fostering important transformations in organization, costs, citizen interaction and efficiency. Citizens are increasingly more informed about government activities, performance, and claims solutions. Citiizens and non-profit organizations are in greater communication with each other about government planning and response to complex and collective problems. Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and WhatsApp, as well as related tools, such as commenting, liking, tagging and rating, change the distribution of information, power and resources. The growing maturity of public officials in the use of these tools not only creates new opportunities, but also engenders problems. Many politicians, public officials and public servants are seeking ways to adapt their daily operations and practices to make effective use of social media for interaction with non-governmental organizations and with citizens and to provide information and services more efficiently. The papers in this special issue on social media and government capture the current state of some of these opportunities and problems.

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