Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Work, Economy and Organizations Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 29 of 29

Full-Text Articles in Work, Economy and Organizations

The Cost Of Taking Charge At Work, Singapore Management University Mar 2021

The Cost Of Taking Charge At Work, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

CUHK research finds proactive employees have a higher chance of assuming leadership roles but they are also likely to have difficult interactions with co-workers


How Have Sexual Predators Thrived In The Workplace?, Singapore Management University Jan 2019

How Have Sexual Predators Thrived In The Workplace?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Sexual harassment is a serious issue wherever and whenever it happens, but when it occurs in an organisational context it also becomes a serious health and safety hazard for employers.


Three Useful Things To Know About Running A Team, Singapore Management University Oct 2018

Three Useful Things To Know About Running A Team, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Best practice to inspire and ensure a successful group effort


What Fishermen Have In Common With Uber Drivers, Singapore Management University Jun 2018

What Fishermen Have In Common With Uber Drivers, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Preferred working hours show a clear return to experience.


Why Is Workplace Bullying So Widespread And Rising?, Singapore Management University Aug 2017

Why Is Workplace Bullying So Widespread And Rising?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Pressure, disorganisation and regulatory failure are red flags


Creating Inspired Employees, Singapore Management University Jul 2017

Creating Inspired Employees, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Providing a purpose beyond profits is key but companies should select candidates with the right ‘fit’


What Does Diversity Mean To Chinese Employees?, Singapore Management University Jul 2017

What Does Diversity Mean To Chinese Employees?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

In Western technology industry, diversity is seen as a way to promote innovation. What does diversity mean to Chinese companies and how diversified are they?


The Economic Benefits Of Women On Ipo Firm Boards, Singapore Management University, Paul B. Mcguinness May 2017

The Economic Benefits Of Women On Ipo Firm Boards, Singapore Management University, Paul B. Mcguinness

Perspectives@SMU

The gender composition of corporate boards is currently a hotly-debated topic, with regulators, lobby groups and social commentators all active in the push for greater female board representation.


How To Measure Well-Being At Work And Why It Matters, Singapore Management University May 2017

How To Measure Well-Being At Work And Why It Matters, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Supported staff are key drivers of high performing workplaces


Addressing Asean's Manpower Challenge, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

Addressing Asean's Manpower Challenge, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Governments must work closely with the private sector to produce relevant skilled labour


Governing For Happiness, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

Governing For Happiness, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

A fair and just society should be the aim for creating maximum societal happiness


Family Inc., Singapore Management University Oct 2016

Family Inc., Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

It is a tough act to strike a delicate balance between family and business, says a fifth-generation business owner


Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University Aug 2016

Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

What happens when you land a job that puts you years ahead of your peers but suspect you may have made a career mistake?


Manila Water: Delivering Water And Sustainable Growth, Singapore Management University Jul 2016

Manila Water: Delivering Water And Sustainable Growth, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

The privatisation of Metro Manila’s water and sanitation services is a case for the importance of Tri-Sector collaboration


Embracing "The Silver Tsunami" - Future Of Mature Working Adults, Singapore Management University Jun 2016

Embracing "The Silver Tsunami" - Future Of Mature Working Adults, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

The government, employers and employees must work together to maximise the skills and experience that older workers can offer beyond retirement age


Bob’S Red Mill: For The Employees By The Employees, Singapore Management University Apr 2016

Bob’S Red Mill: For The Employees By The Employees, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Putting people before profits is more important than accumulating ever-increasing amounts of possession


What You Really Feel Can Win Over And Inspire A Team, Singapore Management University Jan 2016

What You Really Feel Can Win Over And Inspire A Team, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Sincere emotions gain trust, but how about genuine anger?


Working Together, Celebrating Uniqueness, Singapore Management University Oct 2015

Working Together, Celebrating Uniqueness, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Gender and professionalism make up a person’s uniqueness. How can managers get everyone on accomplishing the same goal despite their different approaches to the task at hand?


A Tale Of Two Bosses: Why Strong Female Leaders Are Seen As Inauthentic, Singapore Management University Aug 2015

A Tale Of Two Bosses: Why Strong Female Leaders Are Seen As Inauthentic, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

New analysis of media portrayal reveals the gender bias in leadership perceptions


Working Inclusiveness Into Society, Singapore Management University Feb 2015

Working Inclusiveness Into Society, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Treating the disabled as no different from able-bodied folks and holding them to the same standards are key


Keeping It In The Family, Singapore Management University Sep 2014

Keeping It In The Family, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Passion for the family business is crucial for second-generation leaders


What Women Want: Work-Life Balance, Singapore Management University Feb 2014

What Women Want: Work-Life Balance, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Madhabi Puri-Buch offers advice on how women can strike a balance between family responsibility and career development.


Winning The Global Contest For Talent, Singapore Management University Jun 2013

Winning The Global Contest For Talent, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Knowing what workers want help keep them at your company. But don’t forget about your managers.


When I'M 64: The Aging Of Southeast Asia, Singapore Management University Apr 2013

When I'M 64: The Aging Of Southeast Asia, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Family structures in Southeast Asia are changing, presaging a need for sound policies to cover its rapidly aging citizenry.


Adaptability In Socio-Political Contexts: Moving Beyond Ability And Intelligence, Singapore Management University May 2012

Adaptability In Socio-Political Contexts: Moving Beyond Ability And Intelligence, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

The ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment is critical for success, if not, survival. Most people would acknowledge that change management can sometimes be a discomforting and bumpy process. This applies not just with individuals and organisations, but also with governments. While the former two may adapt privately, governments, represented by politicians and public officers, often have the unenviable task of demonstrating adaptability under the watchful eyes of their public. Slip-ups, trips and falls thus come at greater costs, which go well beyond mere embarrassment.


An Inside Job: To Get On The Right Career Track, Look Within, Singapore Management University Apr 2012

An Inside Job: To Get On The Right Career Track, Look Within, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Many people may dream about becoming a doctor, but only a few can join the profession. Candidates to the job must not only possess exceptional academic ability, but also, the physical and psychological stamina for typically long, intense shifts that involve giving comfort to the unwell.


Part Of The Job: The Positive Side Of Office Politics, Singapore Management University Mar 2012

Part Of The Job: The Positive Side Of Office Politics, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Backstabbing, gossiping, and the dangerously, flirtatious dance of the corporate moth around the office fire – also known as workplace politics – can be a costly affair. A 2002 British survey found that managers spent an hour a day engaged in politics. Such actions and more cost the UK an estimated 7.8b GBP in productivity loss a year.


Large Mutual Fund Families: Bigger May Not Always Be Better, Singapore Management University Feb 2012

Large Mutual Fund Families: Bigger May Not Always Be Better, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Size is not everything but it may be intuitive for the novice investor to place his money in a mutual fund from large fund families thinking that it will outperform the smaller ones.


Social Renaissance: When Governments, Businesses And Society Collaborate, Singapore Management University Dec 2011

Social Renaissance: When Governments, Businesses And Society Collaborate, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

The world has been great at inventing high-tech “stuff” but it hasn’t been so good “at things to do with humanity and people” said Geoff Mulgan, chief executive of NESTA, the UK’s National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts. He was speaking at Social iCon 2011, a conference jointly organised by the Lien Centre for Social Innovation, the Young Foundationand Ashoka. Held at Singapore Management University (SMU), the conference saw a gathering of veteran social innovators eager to share their experiences with participants.