Researchers in the field of psychology, as well as in the areas of leadership and management, have explored and explained the reasons behind the motivations […]
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Path-Goal Theory of Leadership Effectiveness
The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership Effectiveness or simply, the Path-Goal Theory and Path-Goal Model is a leadership theory that states that the behavior of a […]
Johnson: Five I Format of Ethical Decision-Making
In his book “Organizational Ethics: A Practical Approach,” professor of leadership studies Craig E. Johnson presented a five-step model for making decisions. Based on other […]
Paine Manager’s Compass for Decision-Making
Lynn S. Paine, a business professor at Harvard Business School, developed and presented a model for decision-making. Originally called the “Manager’s Compass,” and sometimes generally […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing
Outsourcing is a business strategy that involves an organization contracting the services of another organization or service provider to perform specific activities related to operation […]
Thomas Friedman: The Untouchables and New Middle Jobs
In his international bestselling book “The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century” first published in 2005 and republished in 2007 with […]
The Difference Between Socialism and Communism
Both socialism and communism share a similarity with regard to their core principles: the creation and maintenance of a social and economic system based on […]
Types and Sources of Economies of Scale
Economies of scale are the cost advantages resulting from reduced cost of production per unit due to an increase in the level of output. The […]
Post-Jobs: Four Instances Apple Defied Steve Jobs
Despite his charismatic and endearing public image, Steve Jobs was a stubborn and steadfast business leader. During his tenure as the chairperson and chief executive […]
The TOWS Matrix: Definition and Applications
The TOWS matrix is a variant of the SWOT matrix. It is an analytical tool used for examining the external and internal situations of an […]