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The New Conduct Of Business: How Lmx Can Help Capitalize On Diversity, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

No abstract provided.

Network Ties, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

Examines the special set of skills, techniques, and temperament required to succeed in new venture management. These skills, along with the potential risks and rewards and environmental settings and characteristics, are explored.

A Multi-Level Process View Of New Venture Emergence, Cameron Ford, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

"Multi-Level Issues in Creativity and Innovation" is Volume 7 of "Research in Multi-Level Issues", an annual series that provides an outlet for the discussion of multi-level problems and solutions across a variety of fields of study. Using a scientific debate format of a key scholarly essay followed by two commentaries and a rebuttal, we present, in this series, theoretical work, significant empirical studies, methodological developments, analytical techniques, and philosophical treatments to advance the field of multi-level studies, regardless of disciplinary perspective.Similar to Volumes 1 through 6 (Yammarino & Dansereau, 2002, 2004, 2006; Dansereau & Yammarino, 2003, 2005, 2007), this volume, …

Recursive Links Affecting The Dynamics Of New Venture Emergence, Cameron Ford, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

"Multi-Level Issues in Creativity and Innovation" is Volume 7 of "Research in Multi-Level Issues", an annual series that provides an outlet for the discussion of multi-level problems and solutions across a variety of fields of study. Using a scientific debate format of a key scholarly essay followed by two commentaries and a rebuttal, we present, in this series, theoretical work, significant empirical studies, methodological developments, analytical techniques, and philosophical treatments to advance the field of multi-level studies, regardless of disciplinary perspective.Similar to Volumes 1 through 6 (Yammarino & Dansereau, 2002, 2004, 2006; Dansereau & Yammarino, 2003, 2005, 2007), this volume, …

Cross-Cultural Applications Of Organizational Justice, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

International Organizational Behavior: Transcending Borders And Cultures, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

Organizational Behavior: Solutions For Management, Paul Sweeney, Dean Mcfarlin

Paul B. Sweeney

Identifies 4 key management skills areas that act as building blocks for successful behavior in management. These skills are: self-insight/perceptual skills; ability to inspire/motivate/lead; ability to analyze situations; and personal flexibility/adaptability.

The Corporate Reflecting Pool: Antecedents And, Paul Sweeney, Dean Mcfarlin

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

International Management: Trends, Challenges, & Opportunities, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

This unique book offers students a comprehensive, applications-oriented review of the most recent trends and challenges in the field of international management. The authors demonstrate the importance of this evolving field using the most up-to-date research and examples, the presentation of international management challenges and solutions, and the discussion of real-word business situations.

Where Egos Dare: The Untold Truth About Narcissistic, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

Sins Of The Parents: Self-Control As A Buffer Between Supervisors' Previous Experience Of Family Undermining And Subordinates' Perceptions Of Abusive Supervision, Christian Kiewitz, Simon Restubog, Thomas Zagenczyk, Kristin Scott, Patrick Raymund Garcia, Robert Tang

Christian Kiewitz

Drawing upon social learning theory, the intergenerational transmission of violence hypothesis, and research on self-control, we develop a model of the relationships among previous experiences of family undermining, self-control, and abusive supervision. We tested the model with data obtained from supervisor-employee matched pairs in Study 1 and matched triads in Study 2. Results revealed that: 1) supervisors who experienced higher levels of family undermining (whether reported by the immediate supervisor or a sibling) during childhood are more likely to engage in abusive supervisory behaviors as adults; and 2) this relationship is moderated such that it is stronger for supervisors with …

The Aggression Questionnaire (Short Forms Aq-12 And Aq-15), Christian Kiewitz, J Weaver

Christian Kiewitz

This book is the comprehensive reference source for innovative knowledge on electronic surveys. It provides complete coverage of the challenges associated with the use of the Internet to develop online surveys, administer Web-based instruments, and conduct computer-mediated assessments. This combination of how-to information about online research coupled with profiles of specific measures makes it an indispensable reference.

Psychological Contracts As A Mediator Between Machiavellianism And Employee Citizenship And Deviant Behaviors, Thomas Zagenczyk, Simon Restubog, Christian Kiewitz, Kohyar Kiazad, Robert Tang

Christian Kiewitz

Results from four studies in multiple contexts drawing on different data sources provide full support for the proposition that Machiavellian employees prefer forming transactional psychological contracts (schemas of their employee–employer relationship that are economic in nature) and that such contracts mediate the relationship between Machiavellianism and supervisor-rated (a) organizational citizenship behaviors and (b) deviant behaviors, respectively. The authors’ research contributes to scholars’ understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the relationship between Machiavellianism and contextual performance as well as to the psychological contracts literature by demonstrating that Machiavellianism influences contextual performance because it affects the manner in which employees construe their …

Mentors, Supervisors And Role Models: Do They Reduce The Effects Of Psychological Contract Breach?, Thomas Zagenczyk, Ray Gibney, Christian Kiewitz, Simon Restubog

Christian Kiewitz

Psychological contract breach has become a significant problem for many organisations in today's business environment because it fosters a belief within employees that the organisation does not support them. Accordingly, we examine whether organisations can diminish the negative impact of psychological contract breach on perceived organisational support (POS) by providing employees with mentors, supportive supervisors and role models. In Study 1, we found that mentor relationships moderated the relationship between psychological contract breach and POS six months later. In Study 2, we showed that mentor relationships and supervisor support reduced the negative impact of contract breach on POS. Contrary to …

Aggression And Violence In The Workplace, Christian Kiewitz, Wayne Hochwarter

Christian Kiewitz

No abstract provided.

In Pursuit Of Power: The Role Of Authoritarian Leadership In The Relationship Between Supervisors’ Machiavellianism And Subordinates’ Perceptions Of Abusive Supervisory Behavior, Kohyar Kiazad, Simon Restubog, Thomas Zagenczyk, Christian Kiewitz, Robert Tang

Christian Kiewitz

In this paper, we considered both supervisor (personality and leadership behavior) and victim characteristics (organization-based self-esteem) in predicting perceptions of abusive supervision. We tested our model in two studies consisting of supervisor–subordinate dyads from Australia and the Philippines. Specifically, we found that: (1) supervisor Machiavellianism was positively associated with subordinate perceptions of abusive supervision; (2) subordinate perceptions of authoritarian leadership behavior fully mediated the relationship between supervisor Machiavellianism and abusive supervision, and (3) organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) moderated the relationship between authoritarian leadership and abusive supervision, such that low-OBSE employees were more likely to perceive higher levels of authoritarian leadership as …

Epq-Sf: Eysenck Personality Questionnaire – Short Form, J Weaver, Christian Kiewitz

Christian Kiewitz

This book is the comprehensive reference source for innovative knowledge on electronic surveys. It provides complete coverage of the challenges associated with the use of the Internet to develop online surveys, administer Web-based instruments, and conduct computer-mediated assessments. This combination of how-to information about online research coupled with profiles of specific measures makes it an indispensable reference.

Goal Orientations And Performance: Differential Relationships Across Levels Of Analysis And As A Function Of Task Demands, Gillian Yeo, Shayne Loft, Tania Xiao, Christian Kiewitz

Christian Kiewitz

Goal orientation and self-regulation theories were integrated to develop a multilevel framework aimed at addressing controversies regarding the magnitude and direction of goal orientation effects on performance. In Study 1, goal orientations were measured repeatedly whilst individuals performed an air traffic control task. In Study 2, goal orientations and exam performance were measured across 3 time points while undergraduates completed a course. Mastery-approach orientation was positively related to performance at the intraindividual level, but not at the interindividual level, and its effect was not moderated by task demands. Performance-approach positively predicted performance at the interindividual level, and at the intraindividual …

The Interactive Effects Of Psychological Contract Breach And Organizational Politics On Perceived Organizational Support: Evidence From Two Longitudinal Studies, Christian Kiewitz, Simon Restubog, Thomas Zagenczyk, Wayne Hochwarter

Christian Kiewitz

We explore the effects of the social context on the relationship between psychological contract breach (PCB) and perceived organizational support (POS) in two studies. We build on the premise that psychological contract breach (i.e. the organization’s failure to fulfil the obligations employees believe they are owed) signals to employees that they are not cared for and valued by the organization (i.e. reduces POS). In support, a longitudinal study of 310 employees shows that PCB at Time 1 explains significant variance in POS at Time 2 (beyond that explained by POS at Time 1). Building on this result, we advance the …

The Great Academic-Practitioner Divide: A Tale Of Two Paradigms, D. Mcnatt, Myron Glassman, Aaron Glassman

Aaron Glassman

For decades, many academicians have expressed concern about the gap between themselves and practitioners. In those decades, much has been written about the probable causes of and methods for narrowing this gap. Despite the dialog and the efforts to narrow it, the gap remains. This paper explores four assumptions related to the gap. We use paradigm theory to examine the "academic world" and the "practitioner world" and to explain how the separate worlds perpetuate the gap. We then propose that academicians either accept the gap or legitimize the pracademic viewpoint. a paradigm that reconciles the differences between the academic and …

Green Freight Asia (C): The Road Ahead, Jason Woodard, Christopher Dula

C. Jason Woodard

Green Freight Asia is a three-part case series featured in the 2014 APEX Business-IT Global Case Challenge. The case is best used for group projects or workshop assignments concerning business-IT related topics. In this case, students take on the role of a small firm pitching to collaborate with GFA on an IT solution partnership to support GFA’s programme for the adoption of green freight practices in the Asia Pacific region. The case could also be adapted for classroom facilitation with adequate preparation.

Green Freight Asia (C): The Road Ahead is the third and final part of the case series. It …

Green Freight Asia (A): Driving The Adoption Of Sustainable Supply Chain Practices, Jason Woodard, Christopher Dula

C. Jason Woodard

Green Freight Asia is a three-part case series featured in the 2014 APEX Business-IT Global Case Challenge. The case is best used for group projects or workshop assignments concerning business-IT related topics. In this case, students take on the role of a small firm pitching to collaborate with GFA on an IT solution partnership to support GFA’s programme for the adoption of green freight practices in the Asia Pacific region. The case could also be adapted for classroom facilitation with adequate preparation. The first part, Green Freight Asia (A): Driving the Adoption of Sustainable Supply Chain Practices, chronicles the formation …

Green Freight Asia (B): Navigating Toward A Successful Partnership, Jason Woodard, Christopher Dula

C. Jason Woodard

Green Freight Asia is a three-part case series featured in the 2014 APEX Business-IT Global Case Challenge. The case is best used for group projects or workshop assignments concerning business-IT related topics. In this case, students take on the role of a small firm pitching to collaborate with GFA on an IT solution partnership to support GFA’s programme for the adoption of green freight practices in the Asia Pacific region. The case could also be adapted for classroom facilitation with adequate preparation. The second part, Green Freight Asia (B): Navigating Toward A Successful Partnership, explores how a collaborative partnership between …

Engaging Donors In Smart Compassion: Usaid Cidi’S Greatest Good Donation Calculator, Koray Özpolat, Juanita Rilling, Nezih Altay, Eric Chavez

Koray Özpolat

No abstract provided.

All-Units Discounts As A Partial Foreclosure Device, Yong Chao, Guofu Tan

Yong Chao

All-units discounts (AUD) are pricing schemes that lower a buyer’s marginal price on every unit purchased when the buyer’s purchase exceeds or is equal to a pre-specified threshold. The AUD and related conditional rebates are commonly used in both final-goods and intermediate-goods markets. Although the existing literature has thus far focused on interpreting the AUD as a price discrimination tool, investment incentive program, or rent-shifting instrument, the antitrust concerns on the AUD and related conditional rebates are often their plausible exclusionary effects.

In this article, we investigate strategic effects of volume-threshold based AUD used by a dominant firm in the …

Revitalizing Ethiopia's Manufacturing Enterprises Through The Japanese Production Management Strategy, Asayehgn Desta

Asayehgn Desta