scholarly journals SYSTEM ANALYSIS IN SOCIO-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT: THEORY, METHODOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-29
Author(s):  
Yaroslav Martynyshyn ◽  
Olena Khlystun ◽  
Ruta Adamoniene ◽  
Valentyna Dibrova
Keyword(s):  
System Analysis ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Cultural Management

Contextualising non‐profit management in Sub‐Sahara Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-183
Author(s):  
Frederik Claeyé
Keyword(s):  
Postcolonial Theory ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Cultural Interaction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Cultural Management ◽  
Cross Cultural Management ◽  
Hybrid Management

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to offer a framework for the analysis of the power dynamics shaping the emergence of hybrid management systems in sub‐Sahara Africa. It aims to achieve this by showing how insights from postcolonial theory can further enrich cross‐cultural management theory.Design/methodology/approachThe mainstream perspectives in current cross‐cultural management literature are reviewed as a basis for the development of a theoretical framework that emphasises cross‐cultural interaction and a consideration of the power dynamics surrounding non‐profit organisations operating in a sub‐Saharan African context is integrated. Drawing on the metaphors of mimicry and hybridity, this paper argues that postcolonial theory offers an avenue for theorising cross‐cultural interaction and the power dynamics surrounding these cross‐cultural encounters. Examples chosen from the author's ongoing work in the NGO sector in the Eastern Cape, South Africa serve as illustrations of how the analytical framework might generate insights into the workings of power dynamics shaping the emergence of hybrid ways of managing and organising.FindingsIt is argued that through a focus on interaction and the surrounding power relations, this framework allows for a more contextualised understanding of the emergence of hybrid management systems in non‐profit organisations.Originality/valueThe paper shows that, f cross‐cultural management theory hopes to inform the practice of non‐profit management in sub‐Sahara Africa, it is imperative the power dynamics at work are clearly understood.

MODELING FEATURES IN DECISION-MAKING IN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
KOZHEVNIKOV ANDREI A. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Selection Of

The article presents an approach to modeling decision-making in the process of professional medical education, taking into account the theory of management. Possibilities of application of the method developed by the author on analysis of parameters of "problem field" and minimization of factors of "uncertainty" in selection of themes and educational material based on application of indices of presence of problems are considered. The purpose of the study was to consider decision-making issues in the field of professional medical education based on management theory in order to increase the competence of teachers and students, as well as to form educational programs and educational projects taking into account industry specifics and existing restrictions. As a method of research, modeling was used, including sign modeling, including using mathematical methods and ratios; system analysis; and methods of situational and logical analysis of management problems for setting and selecting alternatives to solve research problems. In addition, strategic reflection was assessed against the background of industry specifics and existing restrictions in the training of specialists in the field of health care, as well as the likelihood of ensuring a Nash-equilibrium vector of actions corresponding to the topic under consideration. The conclusions contain proposals for the introduction of this approach in the formation of educational services in order to increase their manageability and achieve their goals.

Dying to Watch

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laramie D. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Terror Management Theory ◽  
Terror Management ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Sexual Content ◽  
Entertainment Media ◽  
Sexual Values ◽  
Television Shows ◽  
Sexual Cognitions ◽  
Sexual Media

Research has shown that thoughts about death influence sexual cognitions and some media choices. The present study tested the hypothesis that thoughts about death may affect individuals’ tendency to select or avoid entertainment media programming containing sexual material. In two experiments, thoughts about death (mortality salience [MS]) were manipulated before college undergraduates expressed interest in viewing television shows and movies with varying amounts of sexual content. In both studies, MS was associated with greater overall interest in sexual media content. Although terror management theory would indicate that sexual worldview should moderate this effect, this was not observed to be the case. In addition, MS was not found to affect interest in other types of highly engaging media content including violent and dramatic content. Limitations regarding generalizability are discussed. Results suggest that MS increases a preference for sexual media content, and that this occurs for individuals with diverse sexual values systems. This is discussed in terms of implications for terror management theory and cognitive models of media influence.

When Death Is Compelling

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 352-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Schindler ◽  
Marc-André Reinhard
Keyword(s):  
Terror Management Theory ◽  
Mortality Salience ◽  
Terror Management ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Hypothetical Scenario ◽  
The Face ◽  
Scenario Study ◽  
Norm Of Reciprocity

Abstract. Research on terror management theory has found evidence that people under mortality salience strive to live up to activated social norms and values. Recently, research has shown that mortality salience also increases adherence to the norm of reciprocity. Based on this, in the current paper we investigated the idea that mortality salience influences persuasion strategies that are based on the norm of reciprocity. We therefore assume that mortality salience should enhance compliance for a request when using the door-in-the-face technique – a persuasion strategy grounded in the norm of reciprocity. In a hypothetical scenario (Study 1), and in a field experiment (Study 2), applying the door-in-the-face technique enhanced compliance in the mortality salience condition compared to a control group.

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