Essays about: "distance leadership"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the words distance leadership.

1. 1. Change management within digital transformations : A study on how to manage a digital change project

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Amelia Ivars; Caroline Sandvik; [2023]
   Keywords : change management; digital transformation; resistance; readiness; automation; digital change;

   Abstract : This study addresses the issue of a high failure rate for digital transformations and the neglect of working with social aspects of technological changes by answering the question How can organizations work with change management within a digital transformation project to facilitate a change? The study follows a qualitative approach where a case study involving interviews was conducted at a globally leading manufacturing company within the automotive industry. The case study investigated a project which involved a new production concept with new technology and methods of working, which has inspired further projects and started a digital transformation journey at the case company. READ MORE

3. 2. Empowering from a Distance : Exploring Leaders Ability to Motivate in Remote Work Settings

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Albin Nordin; Mathias Gyllsten; [2023]
   Keywords : Remote work; Motivation; Transformational ledadership; Transactional leadership; Leader-Member Exchange; Laissez-faire; Changing work environment.;

   Abstract : It has become more common these days for organizations to give employees the opportunity to work remotely. This trend was accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced many organizations to allow remote work in order to comply with the recommendations set by authorities. READ MORE

4. 3. Leading and trusting from a distance

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Alexandra von Reis Marlevi; Dalila Moummi; [2022]
   Keywords : Trust; Virtual teams; Remote work; Transformational leadership; Digital transformation;

   Abstract : Through a qualitative study, this thesis aimed to investigate leader behavior and its effects on trust due to a transition from face-to-face to a remote work setting. The study was based on a sample of 12 individuals, out of which four having leader positions and the rest being employees in the selected organization SVT. READ MORE

5. 4. Leading Virtually or Virtually Leading? A Qualitative Study of How Virtual Leaders Perceive Leadership

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Linus Jakobsson; Simon Åstrand; [2022]
   Keywords : Virtual teams; Virtual Leadership; Trust; Transformational leadership; Transactional leadership;

   Abstract : The pandemic has changed the organizational landscape. Possibilities to work away from the office have increased, specifically through the wide adoption of digital tools for communication and collaboration. Nevertheless, new challenges arise, particularly regarding managing people and teams. Research on the issue has been conducted for decades. READ MORE

6. 5. Managers : Perceived Fully Remote Work Elements in INGOs in Response to COVID-19

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Sebastian Bravo Schaefer; Hala Abu Nar; [2022]
   Keywords : Remote leadership; INGOs leadership; distance leadership; leading virtual teams; virtual; distance or remote teams; remote work; elements of remote work; inhibitors and enablers of remote work; opportunities and challenges of remote work; INGOs management; leadership in INGOs and remote leaders; digitalization in INGOs;

   Abstract : Background Following the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing (a purposeful physical gap between individuals) was adopted as a sound preventative approach, necessitating remote working. Information Computer Technologies enables, to a large extent, employees to operate practically anywhere and at any time. READ MORE