Essays about: "Leadership and management"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 752 essays containing the words Leadership and management.

  1. 6. Exploring Responsible Innovation through a Gender Lens: A Comparative Case Study of Male and Female Leadership in Business

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lina Breiter; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Responsible Innovation; male and female leadership; gender; risk management; reflexivity; inclusion; agility;

    Abstract : During increasinly turbulent times, both in markets, society and the environment, the need for responsibility is high. Striving towards the desired outcomes and avoiding the undesired ones for innovations becomes crucial, especially since the stakes are high due to globalization and complex ecosystems. READ MORE

  2. 7. Unlocking the Secrets of Radical Innovation Leadership - An Exploration of the Leadership Practices that Drive Radical Innovation within Organizations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Andreas Brentman; Erik Sundling; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : innovation; radical innovation; leadership; leadership practices; incremental innovation; innovation process; innovation leadership; radical innovation leadership; Innovation management;

    Abstract : Innovation is essential for companies to distinguish themselves from competitors and fulfill customers' evolving needs, resulting in increased market share and financial performance. Research in academic literature has acknowledged the significance of leadership in promoting innovation within an organization. READ MORE

  3. 8. Leading the Future - How the Gender of Leaders Influences the Development of a Supportive Organizational Culture in the Hybrid Work Era School of

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Karin Henriksson; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Gender; individual behavior; transformational leadership; supportive organizational culture; hybrid work;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between the gender of organizational leaders and their influence on the development of a supportive organizational culture in the context of hybrid work, with a focus on their specific actions and behaviors. Research question: How does the gender of organizational leaders influence the development of a supportive organizational culture in the context of hybrid work? Literature review: The literature review consisted of both more traditional theories such as the full-range leadership theory, but also newer management theories, especially with regards to the new trend of hybrid work settings. READ MORE

  4. 9. The Interplay of Soft Competencies and Leadership

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Victor Werneskog; Calle Jacobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Leadership; management; soft competencies.;

    Abstract : Introduction: This research provides information about certain soft competencies that are useful for increasing the quality of the leadership practice to overcome the gap of incompetent leaders. By targeting a broad range of leaders, from first-time leaders to experienced consultants within leadership, find grounds for the shortage of competent leaders that organizations currently face. READ MORE

  5. 10. 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