Self-Management as a Substitute for Leadership
The article “Self-Management as a Substitute for Leadership: A Social Learning Theory Perspective,” written by Manz and Sims in 1980 for The Academy of Management Review, explores self-management as a viable substitute for leadership. The article aims at evaluating the importance of subordinates’ self-management, strategies of enhancing self-management and the…
Importance of Management
Management is a multidimensional phenomenon that covers the ongoing processes in the organization related both to its internal and external environment. Modern management serves to develop the organizational culture and innovations. It allows organizations to survive and thrive. The importance of this phenomenon is determined by company’s ability to manage…
Principles of Management
American department store chains have an interesting tradition of being or at least beginning as family businesses. This belief is supported by an example of Kohl’s which is now a big department store chain with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. That corporation started as a single man’s project, and quickly grew…
Business Research
The importance of research in the business area is difficult to underestimate. It not only helps employers and employees to get more knowledge but also makes them aware of the trends and potential issues they might face. In addition, research is an important component of any businesses studies, as it…
IT Management
Information Technology consists of various technology-based resources. The mentioned resources need to be well-managed if they are to last and serve the specific functions as expected, and to meet the expectations of the company or organization. Managing these resources needs to be done in a professional manner, thus culminating to…