Download or read book Leadership Competencies Employees Performance and Organisational Performance at a State owned Enterprise in South Africa written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this research is to assess employees' perceptions of leadership competencies at a South African state-owned enterprises and to determine the effect of leadership competencies on employee performance.

Download or read book Relationship Between Leadership Styles Employee Commitment and Business Performance a Study of Black Top Managers in State owned Enterprises written by Tabea Regina Mabasa and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the leadership styles of black top managers, employee commitment and business performance in state-owned enterprises. With the transformation policies implemented in a post-democratic South Africa, the appointment of black managers into top management positions, in state-owned South African organisations, came with negative connotations and stereotypes attached to African leadership. These connotations have led to a concern about the ability of black managers to provide effective leadership in organisations. Whilst it is critical to appreciate that the business performance of an organisation is influenced by a cocktail of factors, indeed, leadership capability is often primarily questioned when strategic objectives are not achieved. It is for these reasons that the objective of this study sought to identify the prevalent leadership styles displayed by black top managers and to determine if these styles have any association with employee commitment and the business performance of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs). The study also explored the possible role of span of control in moderating the relationship between leadership styles and employee commitment. The study is grounded on the positivism philosophy. A deductive approach was employed to formulate the hypotheses so as to respond to the objectives of this study. A non-probability sampling method, specifically the judgemental sampling technique, was used to select black top managers in the SOEs. A survey method was employed to collect primary data in a cross-sectional manner from 232 direct reports of 38 black top managers in the state-owned enterprises in South Africa. The information collected was complemented by secondary data about the span of control of black top managers and the business performance of their units. Statistical analysis of collected data revealed that respondents perceived black top managers to predominantly display a transformational leadership style coupled with a contingent reward facet of the transactional leadership style. It was also observed that the transformational leadership style displayed a relationship with the affective commitment of employees. The study also found that as the span of control increases, the management by exception (Active) facet of transactional leadership style moderates the relationship between leadership style and organisational commitment. The findings of this study contribute to the building of a body of knowledge on African leadership within the context of management literature. This is owing to the fact that it provides invaluable insight to the leadership behaviour displayed by black top managers in SOEs within a South African context. While caution on attempts to generalise the studyaÌ22́Ơ4́Øs findings is necessary, in the studied population, top managers in South African SOEs and indeed their organisations may benefit from displaying a transformational leadership style as it lends itself to employee commitment. Further, the study also provides insights on moderating effect that span of control has in the mix of leadership style and employee commitment. The study contributes to theory and practice in the territory of leadership in an African context by highlighting the predominant usage of the transformational leadership style among black top CEOs in SOEs in South Africa, perhaps owing to the societal premium placed on the unique Ubuntu notion in South Africa. Besides this, the study also empirically demonstrates the link between the Management by Exception facet of the transactional leadership style and the affective commitment of employees. The implication of this finding is that black top managers SOEs that invest in the development practices coincident, particularly when spans of control are high, can engender levels of commitment in their employees that would prove beneficial to the organisation.

Download or read book Civil Society Organisations and State Owned Enterprises in South Africa Promoting Accountability and Corporate Governance written by Gudo, Julieth and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-09 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the important role which civil society organisations in South Africa play in challenging poor corporate governance in state-owned enterprises and demanding better government accountability, transparency and citizen participation. The book provides a powerful examination of the shortcomings in corporate governance in South Africa's state-owned enterprises, highlighting how civil society organisations, as citizen representatives, can push for change. It examines the legal provisions used by civil society organisations in South Africa to advance good corporate governance and accountability in state-owned enterprises. The book demonstrates the need for an enabling legal environment for civil society organisations to challenge poor governance in state-owned enterprises. Also critical is enforcing laws, so those responsible for poor corporate governance in SOEs are held accountable. The book will be useful to policy advisors, public servants and social justice activists, as well as to postgraduate students and researchers who are interested in African governance and accountability.

Download or read book Transformational Leadership Styles for Global Leaders Management and Communication Strategies written by Roache, Darcia Ann Marie and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of transformational leadership styles, management strategies, and communication for organizational effectiveness and employee performance within organizations cannot be overemphasized. Leadership as a concept has evolved over the years based on situations, practices, and change management approaches in organizations. The evolution of transformational leadership in organizations is imperative to examine in order to motivate and encourage others to collectively support and work to achieve organizational effectiveness, or vision and mission. Leadership needs a paradigm shift to influence opportunities and challenges in organizations such as organizational behavior, motivation, communication, and management functions. Transformational Leadership Styles, Management Strategies, and Communication for Global Leaders aims to provide relevant theoretical, conceptual, and procedural frameworks and the latest empirical research findings that critically examine the areas of leadership, leadership styles, management studies, and communication for leaders globally. It is ideal for multi-sectoral interests in business and educational organizations, chief executive officers, executive members, team leaders, industry leaders, human resource directors and personnel, leadership and management, and practitioners.

Download or read book Managing Organizational Behavior in the African Context written by David B. Zoogah and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Organizational Behavior in an African Context discusses management and organization science theories as they apply within the social, cultural and economic contexts in which organizations operate in Africa. The first organizational behavior book to cover the entire continent, it uses the findings of OB studies to establish a conceptual foundation, then explores how those topics apply in Africa's unique business environment. This integrative framework allows students and scholars to connect organizational phenomena in Africa with those in other parts of the globe. Illustrative examples, mini-cases, and self-assessment exercises all based on Africa-specific sectors, industries, and organizations round out this foundational guide to the OB field in Africa.

Download or read book A Behavioral Approach to Leadership Competencies and Its Influence on Employee and Organizational Performance in the United Arab Emirates Oil Gas Sector written by Bashaer Al Matrooshi and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research-based studies on the behavioral approach to leadership competencies and its influence on employee and organizational performance in the United Arab Emirates'(UAE's) oil and gas sector are limited. Therefore, the greatest value of this research lies in its ability to identify key variables that play a significant role in helping organizations perform effectively. The purpose of the research is to ascertain leadership competencies and its influence on employee and organizational performance in the UAE's oil and gas sector. To attain this purpose, the research focuses on achieving several objectives: (a) to explore the general perceptions about the determinants of organizational performance; (b) to examine the factors that influence organizational performance; (c) to construct a conceptual framework from the relevant literature to identify the determinants that influence organizational performance in the oil and gas sector in the UAE; (d) to propose a model of the suggested framework for leaders; (e) to make recommendations regarding how organizational performance can best be enhanced in the oil and gas sector in the UAE; and (f) to use the research findings to recommend areas in need of further research. As part of the research process, the researcher had to develop a conceptual framework from the current literature . This was achieved by reviewing the existing literature on behavioral approach to leadership competencies and its influence on employee and organizational performance and develop a framework that is beneficial for leaders within the oil and gas sector in the UAE. This research undertakes a systematic review of articles on the factors that influence organizational performance. The aim of this systematic review is to collect and summarize all empirical evidence from the literature that fits the context of this study. From the initial literature review, it has been possible to develop a framework for the study. This framework effectively illustrates the role of cognitive, emotional and social intelligence in leadership competencies, which in turn influence both employee performance and organizational performance. The developed framework was based on empirical investigation to determine whether (and the extent to which) it is applicable to the oil and gas sector in the UAE. This was done using a fully structured questionnaire on 606 first, middle and top managerial level leaders of 17 companies in the UAE oil and gas sector. The data for the study was analyzed using quantitative methods. Leadership competencies were measured using the 24 -item leadership competencies questionnaire developed by Carmeli and Tishler (2006). The instrument used was categorized into three sections that measure each of the following; [sic] social, emotional and cognitive intelligence competencies. Employee performance was measured by a questionnaire developed by D'netto et al. (2008) which incorporated 14 skill sets that are crucial in an employee's performance. Organizational performance was measured using a questionnaire developed by Huselid and Becker (1996).The findings revealed that leadership competencies were statistically and significantly related to employee performance and that this positive correlation impacts organizational performance. Furthermore, social, emotional and cognitive competencies have a significant effect on forming leadership competencies.

Download or read book Conversations in Leadership written by Terry Meyer and published by Knowres Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership, exploring the landscapes -- The nature of leadership, perspectives -- Orgainisational dynamics in action -- Leadership challenges, a South African perspective -- Leadership for the new economy -- Beyond cyberspace -- Issues in contemporary leadership -- Leading transformational change, challenges and opportunities -- African leadership, lessons from the chiefs -- The diversity dividend -- Women in corporate leadership -- Leading in uncertain times -- Business rthics, the ethical lanscape -- Emotional competencies of the future -- Leadership and sustainability -- History of Pick 'n Pay -- Growing tomorrow's leaders -- It's a matter of time, identifying tomorrow's leaders today -- Building leadership competencies through alignment of organisational processes -- Learning in action, creating through action learning -- Coaching leaders -- Developing corporate entrepreneurship using simulations -- The use of succession development pools at vodacom -- Corporate universities, an organisational perspective and case study.

Download or read book Leadership Wellness and Mental Health Concerns in Higher Education written by Alexander, Cynthia J. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wellbeing is foundational to citizens’ individual and collective ability to acknowledge, address, and alleviate ongoing struggles, shared risks, and the unprecedented challenges of our time. A holistic focus on wellness across campus communities is timely and important, given that national and global justice movements are calling upon post-secondary institutions to address the ways in which education systems have been reproducing dominant narratives, reinforcing systemic discrimination, and retaliating against education leaders who work to disrupt structural inequalities. Leadership Wellness and Mental Health Concerns in Higher Education offers diverse perspectives about whether and how campus leaders around the world are sustaining and advancing health and wellness in unprecedented times and amplifies diverse voices in the exploration of how to advance individual and collective wellbeing in higher education. Covering a wide range of topics such as stress management and burnout, this reference work is ideal for academicians, scholars, researchers, administrators, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Trends Challenges and Practices in Contemporary Strategic Management written by M?zrak, Filiz and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern business dynamics are an intricate and strategic landscape that underpins organizational triumphs despite today’s turbulent market. Those fervently exploring the symbiosis of theory and reality within the strategic realm of contemporary strategic management require a solid understanding of the concept, and they can now enhance this journey with Trends, Challenges, and Practices in Contemporary Strategic Management. This seminal work unfurls a tapestry of erudition, guiding its readers through the corridors of contemporary strategic management. Targeting a diverse readership encompassing academicians, researchers, students, and industry leaders, the book’s scope is as expansive as its subject matter. For scholars and researchers, its pages unfold a treasure trove of contemporary strategic management theories, their evolution, and cutting-edge practices. Practitioners entrusted with steering strategic compasses will glean a pragmatic arsenal of insights and best practices, their leadership acumen fortified to navigate the most tempestuous waters of organizational strategy. Covering from disruptive innovation and strategic leadership in a digital epoch to sustainability, global strategy, and the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping strategies, this book mirrors the ever-evolving cadence of contemporary strategic management.

Download or read book Organizational Behavior written by Stephen P. Robbins and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 2009 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robbins/Judge provide the research you want in the language your students understand; accompanied with the best selling self-assessment software, SAL. Some topics include management functions; the social sciences; helping employees balance work and other responsibilities; improving people skills; improving customer service; motivational concepts; communication; power and politics; conflict and negotiation; culture; and stress management. Globally accepted and written by one of the most foremost authors in the field, this is a necessary read for all managers, human resource workers, and anyone needing to understand and improve their people skills.

Download or read book ICICKM 2018 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital Knowledge Management Organisational Learning written by Prof. Shaun Pather and published by Academic Conferences and publishing limited. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Inlfuence of Leadership Style on Employee Productivity and Performance in a State Owned Company in Pretoria written by Moroamadile Newborn Mohlala and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study aimed to identify the different aspects of leadership styles that influence employee productivity and performance. Furthermore, the study aimed to determine the relationships between the constructs in the state-owned company, within the context of SITA. Notably, according to the null hypothesis tested, there is no significant and positive statistical relationship between a leadership style, employee performance and productivity. In turn, the alternative hypothesis clearly stated that there existed a significant and positive statistical relationship between leadership style, employee performance and productivity.

Download or read book Developing Leadership Competencies written by MacDonald Kanyangale and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasingly, leadership development programs are being challenged to produce robust evidence of their impact on leadership competencies of participants in South Africa. If used properly, portfolio assessment of one`s own leadership development journey has the potential to depict not just learning achievement, but also leadership growth and development. A multinational corporation in South Africa outsourced to a business school a program to develop leadership of selected 15 high-performing employees who were in transition to junior management. To the end of this study, qualitative research was conducted to get a complex and detailed understanding of how these participants perceived and self-assessed their own development of a self-selected set of leadership competencies over a period of time using portfolios. As the number was small, all the 15 personal and professional development portfolios were collected and analyzed using open coding and constant comparison techniques to induce themes. Evidence in the portfolios showed that while emergent junior talents were able to identify specifically the leadership competencies they were developing, they actually had difficulties to capture strong, relevant, and dynamic pathways of how their leadership competencies evolved and developed over time. More importantly, evidence in the portfolio revealed that the internal reward system was less supportive as it valued individual achievement of own performance target even at the expense of supporting others to develop their leadership. The lack of support from mentors and colleagues stifled leadership development of participants. This paper argues that it is vitally important that an organization's own systems are integrated and coherent enough not to inadvertently impede leadership development efforts.

Download or read book Business Analytical Capabilities and Artificial Intelligence enabled Analytics Applications and Challenges in the Digital Era Volume 2 written by Abdalmuttaleb M. A. Musleh Al-Sartawi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Performance Management Handbook for Emerging Markets written by Mark Bussin and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are thousands of books and gurus on the subject of performance management. Yet, there are so few examples of where it is practised well. Everyone knows what performance management is, have read the books, have heard the gurus, yet there are so few outstanding success stories. This book is different for the following reasons:1. It is based on years of personal experience in implementing hundreds of performance management systems in companies.2. Contributors to the book have actually done and experienced what they are writing about, with particular experience in emerging markets.3. It is underpinned by empirical research.4. It is practical and, for once, tells you how to do it, with no missing steps or information. There are tool kits, forms and check lists that can be used instantly.5. It is written in plain English with no bamboozling jargon, with many practical examples and templates that you can amend to suit your needs.It also includes practical examples of different types of performance appraisal methodologies, namely the; Outputs Approach Traditional Approach Balanced Scorecard Multirater/360oContents include: The philosophy of performance Measurement and metrics The measurement of human capital Developing an output-driven performance plan The traditional approach to performance appraisal Performance appraisal rating scales The balanced scorecard approach Multisource/360-degree feedback Performance-related pay The link between performance management and long-term incentives (LTIs) Does performance management work? Embracing the law - a South African case study Director and Board Evaluations Crucial/honest conversations regarding performance Critical success factors and epilogue

Download or read book Employee Engagement written by Gemma Robertson-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a systematic review of the literature on employee engagement, this report seeks to synthesise thinking and evidence.