Explaining the Interaction Between Leader Ambidextrous Behavior, Employee Ambidexterity, and Organizational Ambidexterity

2020 ◽  
pp. 251-281
Author(s):  
Melis Attar ◽  
Serap Kalfaoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Leader Behavior ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Organizational Ambidexterity ◽  
Individual Employee ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Exploitation And Exploration ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Ambidextrous Leadership

The aim of the study is to examine the relationships between ambidextrous leadership behaviors (i.e., task-oriented, relation-oriented, change-oriented, and external) in the context of leader behavior level and employee ambidextrous performance (i.e., exploitation and exploration) in the context of individual employee level by suggesting that the interaction of these two may result in organizational ambidexterity. This study aims to contribute to the immature ambidexterity literature by developing some propositions based on the previous ambidexterity researches related to ambidexterity of leaders, employees, and entire organizations. Taking into account ambidextrous leadership theory, it is proposed that while the leaders' task-oriented and relation-oriented behaviors are positively related to the employees' exploitation behaviors, the leaders' change-oriented and external behaviors are positively related to the employees' exploration behaviors. It is recommended for further studies to investigate the possible propositions with quantitative research designs.

scholarly journals What the differences in conflict between online and face-to-face work groups mean for hybrid groups: A state-of-the-art review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 51-77
Author(s):  
Jessica Kahlow ◽  
Hanna Klecka ◽  
Erin Ruppel
Keyword(s):  
Group Performance ◽  
Work Groups ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Online Groups ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Performance Satisfaction ◽  
Task Oriented

Conflict has been a topic widely studied in communication and management studies literature. How groups handle conflict can affect group performance, satisfaction, and commitment (Martínez-Moreno, González-Navarro, Zornoza, & Ripoll, 2009; Pazos, 2012; Staples & Webster, 2007; Workman, 2007). Much of this literature focuses on online, task-oriented work groups, and how these groups differ from face-to-face (F2F) groups. However, hybrid groups (i.e., those that work both F2F and online) are increasingly common. To better understand conflict in hybrid groups, we review 68 articles regarding online, hybrid, and F2F groups that highlight the differences between F2F and online groups and consider what these differences mean for hybrid groups. In doing so, we identify several emergent themes related to how conflict is managed in online and hybrid groups. The literature suggests that there are many benefits to online and hybrid groups, such as the ability to assemble more diverse teams and work asynchronously, but that conflict is also more common in online than F2F groups. Strong norms and leadership behaviors that encourage trust and cohesion appear to reduce conflict and its effects on group performance and decision making, especially in online groups. These findings suggest that in hybrid groups, F2F meetings might be used to quickly establish group norms, trust, and cohesion, which can then improve online group interactions. However, more research is needed to understand how conflict occurs and is managed in hybrid groups. Future communication research should focus on examining conflict management in hybrid groups using computer-mediated communication perspectives.

Change Leader Behavior Inventory

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Stilwell ◽  
William A. Pasmore ◽  
DaHee Shon
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Leader Behavior ◽  
Change Leadership ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Change Leader ◽  
Measure Change ◽  
Change Leadership Behaviors

While the pace and complexity of change is increasing, the rate of failed change attempts continues to be unacceptably high. Leaders at every level play a central role in change, yet few receive formal training on how to lead change and to date, a validated assessment to provide feedback on their performance has been lacking. The current study is intended to help close this gap. This article describes an effort to develop and validate an instrument to measure change leadership behaviors, the Change Leader Behavior Inventory.

An Experimental Autoethnography of Mobile Freelancing

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-248
Author(s):  
Nadia Hakim Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Specific Work ◽  
Embodied Experience ◽  
Place Making ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Emerging Topics

Abstract This piece discusses an experimental ongoing research that began with my experience as an academic freelancer. It focuses on my experience of moving frequently within and between cities under specific work/ life conditions. An autoethnography provides insights not observable in quantitative research designs; and allows for access to embodied experience, along with reflections on emerging topics going beyond the purely personal, namely, mobility, advantage, and (work)place-making. This strategy allowed me to delineate the boundaries of the fieldsite across online and offline settings, including the digital technologies I share with other research participants. Personal maps of geolocalised trajectories overlapped with experiential accounts (photos, audionotes, interviews, and hand-drawn maps) are included. An interpretational thickness emerges from this association of materials. The research process has inspired the development of a smartphone mobile application for documenting such experiences of mobile freelancing, yet to be created with developers, who are, in turn, participants in this research.

Testing, testing: a usability case study at University of Toronto Scarborough Library

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 88-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Guay ◽  
Lola Rudin ◽  
Sue Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Card Sorting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Key Resources ◽  
Task Oriented

Purpose With the rise of virtual library users and a steady increase in digital content, it is imperative that libraries build websites that provide seamless access to key resources and services. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Usability testing is a valuable method for measuring user habits and expectations, as well as identifying problematic areas for improvement within a website. Findings In this paper, the authors provide an overview of user experience research carried out on the University of Toronto Scarborough Library website using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative research methods and detail insights gained from subsequent data analysis. Originality/value In particular, the authors discuss methods used for task-oriented usability testing and card sorting procedures using pages from the library website. Widely applicable results from this study include key findings and lessons learned from conducting usability testing in order to improve library websites.

Ambidextrous leadership: a narrative literature review for theory development and directions for future research

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Kafetzopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Ambidextrous Leadership

PurposeThis study seeks to provide a narrative literature review of existing empirical research, in order to better understand the processes and theory of ambidextrous leadership, as well as its influence on followers, employees and organizations.Design/methodology/approachData from 26 studies were extracted and synthesied providing a critical discussion about the methodological and theoretical aspects of the studies identified in the review.FindingsIt was revealed the attributes for an effective ambidextrous leader, it was presented the recently proposed concept of ambidextrous leadership theory and it was noticed the main criticisms against the findings of the extant ambidextrous leadership literature. It was also identified many research gaps in the literature which in turn can guide academics in the development of ambidextrous leadership.Research limitations/implicationsThe ambidextrous leadership theory represents a novel and unique approach to the domain of leadership for creativity and innovation. It is shared across hierarchical levels throughout the organization. Leaders have a significant effect on employees' behaviors and should determine its applicability to different situations. Organizations require ambidextrous managers who combine flexible, situational and versatile leadership styles developing ever increasingly new and divergent ideas. Many research gaps in the literature were also identified that can guide academics in the development of ambidextrous leadership.Practical implicationsUnderstanding that ambidextrous leadership is required to significantly influence ambidexterity and innovation allows organizations to direct their leadership selection and development.Originality/valueThis review contributes to the ambidextrous leadership literature by creating a holistic picture of where it has been and where it should go.

Effects of Contemporary Leadership Styles and Employee Engagement on Customer Satisfaction in the Retail Grocery Industry in the US

2021 ◽  
pp. 274-298
Author(s):  
Lateef Melvin
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Transactional Leadership ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Charismatic Leadership ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Grocery Industry ◽  
Retail Grocery

Competition within the retail grocery industry has reached an all-time high. Organizations looking to differentiate themselves from rivals are focusing on improved customer satisfaction. This quantitative research study investigated how customer satisfaction was related to contemporary leadership styles and employee engagement. Transactional leadership theory, transformational leadership theory, and charismatic leadership theory were used as the theoretical framework of the study. Regression analyses were conducted to determine the effect of contemporary leadership styles on employee engagement in addition to determining the extent of the relationship existing with customer satisfaction. The results of the study indicated both transactional leadership and transformational leadership positively impacted or increased employee engagement; however, transformational leadership proved to be a significantly higher predictor of employee engagement.

Families Are Socially Constructed: Pragmatic Implications for Researchers

2020 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2090533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Sanner ◽  
Lawrence Ganong ◽  
Marilyn Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Worlds ◽  
Socially Constructed ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Family Language ◽  
Theoretical Thinking ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Family Membership

Scholars have long recognized that the boundaries of family membership and definitions of family relationships are socially constructed. The social construction of family membership, and the accompanying ambiguity surrounding family language and labels, particularly in complex families who have experienced divorce, remarriage, and other structural transitions, creates obstacles for recruiting study participants and for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. In this paper, we explore how the increasing complexity of family structure and family membership can pose pragmatic challenges for researchers. Using our own work as examples, as well as the research of others, we share methodological approaches to addressing these challenges within both qualitative and quantitative research designs. We argue that giving primacy to respondents’ relational definitions changes how researchers approach their projects, stimulates innovative theoretical thinking, and advances understanding of how individuals and families construct their social worlds.

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