Within the literature review, the researcher reviewed academic, as well as practitioner research relating to the subject matter of employee engagement. ... Chapter Two Literature Review Why Employee Engagement is of Importance and Interest Employee engagement has become a heavily discussed topic in recent years. However, there is still ambiguity within the academic literature as to how employee engagement can be influenced by management. ... One of the main findings from the study was that increased commitment can result in a 57% improvement in discretionary effort displayed by employees. ......

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In particular, literature demonstrates a growing interest on the issue of whether men and women behave differently in leadership roles (Statham, 1987; Pounder & Coleman, 2002; Eagly & Johannesen-Schmidt, 2001; Carless, 1998; Burke & Collins, 2001; Davidson & Ferrario, 1992; Park, 1996; Van Engen, Van der Leeden & Willemsen, 2001; Eagly & Johnson, 1990; Powell & Graves, 2003). Within this literature of research, there has been substantial divergence in the opinions of the gender-leadership debate. ... In the attempt to answer this valid question, this paper will aim to review previous literat...

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This study focuses on strategic HRM at Tesco Plc in meeting the organisation's strategy. A comprehensive literature review is done and then a critical analysis of strategic HRM of Tesco follows. ... The reason why Tesco has been selected for this study arises from the fact that despite the organisation's HR policy being one of the most brilliant in the industry and United Kingdom in general, there have been major concerns on its HR strategy, especially the parameters used to hire. ... Literature Review As stated earlier, strategic HRM is an approach that structures how organisational...

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This study tried to look into the relationship between the managerial leadership skills and overall employee satisfaction. ... Aim The primary objective of this study is to examine the nature of relationship between the leadership skills and employee job satisfaction. ... The study examines two distinct types of leadership styles such as transformational and transactional. ... Literature Review Leadership According to Robbins (2001) Leadership can be defined as the influence a leader on to their followers or the subordinates which is a result of the process of interaction between the leaders...

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Our view is supported by the scientific studies conducted and to our amazement, our findings, when discussing the topic, are reflected in every point in the various sources and studies we reviewed. Therefore, we decided to focus this paper on the scientific evidence found in studies and research because it directly reflects our feelings on this frequently debated issue. ... There are some studies that suggest that men and women do have some, even though in our eyes not very significant differences in leading and leadership styles as well as the focus when being on the job. ... According to...

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Our view is supported by the scientific studies conducted and to our amazement, our findings, when discussing the topic, are reflected in every point in the various sources and studies we reviewed. Therefore, we decided to focus this paper on the scientific evidence found in studies and research because it directly reflects our feelings on this frequently debated issue. ... There are some studies that suggest that men and women do have some, even though in our eyes not very significant differences in leading and leadership styles as well as the focus when being on the job. ... According to...

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Literature Review Dasarju & Murthy, 2011 feel that the code of corporate governance in India is on par with the worlds' best governance codes. ... Gupta (2013) in a study on CSR in respect of CPSE in India, opined that, although most of the Indian CPSEs has started implementation of social projects under CSR scheme even though some CPSEs are still not utilizing CSR fund on the ground that they have no expertise in social field. Some CPSEs are also making excuses that this is not their core activities Rishi (2013) in a study on New Rules for CSR (2014) stated that there are several queri...

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It is the aim of this study to analyze and explore Harley Davidson Motor Company's scope of management, decision making, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling processes and global opportunities in an effort to understand the company's operational structure and decisions in further enhancing its future ventures. Furthermore, this paper's intention is to present further understanding on the importance of evaluating the current corporate situation of Harley Davidson Motor Company in lieu of business management studies. ... In line with this chapter is to provide comprehens...

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But there are some studies which are opposite to the classic views, a report to the secretary of health, education and welfare of the special task force states that a large number of workers are dissatisfied by their work because repetitiveness, dullness and meaninglessness of tasks offer little autonomy or change in their working life. ... Theory of job characteristics starts with the study of Hackman, Turner and Lawrence according to whom employees' attitudes and behaviors are directly affected by the job characteristics and if important job characteristics are present in the job then e...

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To assist inform research related to management principles especially, a review on literature is integral. This literature review will primarily focus the postulation that Taylorism as a fundamental system premeditated to make best use of management control over employees. ...

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LITERATURE The idea of including management in labor relations is not a new concept in the United States. ... The study conducted by Yue observes the "management position in the early development of a fast growing workplace to get a better understanding of the interplay between the concepts of 'role' and 'position.'" At the conclusion of the study, Yue establishes that "while positions (i.e. titles and designations) might appear to be permanent, jobs (which also imply responsibilities) and authority can be undergoing much change, demonstrating the dynamic...

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In fact, recent studies show that managers spend between sixty and eighty per cent of their time communicating with superiors, subordinates, peers and outside constituents (Lewis, Goodman & Fandt, 2001:381). ... Literature Review Communications is a broad topic of discussion and entails countless articles, journals and books. ...

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For answering the questions above, a study on project manager's skill especially soft skill is essential. ... (c) Analysis on project management soft skills and the most fundamental soft skill that a project manager should possess. 1.6 METHODOLOGY The research of this dissertation was undertaken through the following two methods, which are: (a) Literature Review This method includes the latest secondary data and information collection from different sources, which can be used or adapted for the survey being conducted. ... Figure 1.1: Research Methodology 1.7 LIMITATION The res...

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He says, "Managerial work is enormously complex, far more than so than a reading of traditional literature would suggest" (Mintzberg, 1975). ... To begin with interpersonal roles, manager deals with different situations each day, and they have to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders; therefore, they cannot only be in charge of duties, but it also indicates that managers need to communicate well "The Forbes Insights 2010 strategic initiatives Study" found out that nearly half of the respondents cited communication as an major part of their strategic planning and executi...

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