Examines the subject of the glass ceiling for women managers and empirical research within a Metropolitan District Council. Looks at the causes of, effects of, and solutions to, the glass ceiling for women managers within an organisation in the UK. Concludes that the glass ceiling for women...

To succeed, organizations must adapt to environmental changes. Executives play a critical leadership role in this process of change. They must be aware of organizational nuances as well as external influences that may impair their interpersonal decision‐making ability. Organizations often...

The aim of this paper is to look beyond the application of quality management controls, assurances and standards which have already been widely addressed in the quality literature. Instead, the focus is on quality in management performance, particularly in relation to effective decision making...

This article presents a synoptic view of the dramatic environmental change which presently confronts Australian management educators. Written at the same time as the landmark Karpin Committee’s enquiry into the needs of Australian management into the next century, the discussion echoes many of...

This study develops a profile of the second generation of Chinese entrepreneurs in Singapore. It analyzes their personal characteristics and examines their motivations to start a business. In‐depth interviews and content analysis were conducted. The motivation factors and key characteristics...

Asserts that coaching is the secret weapon of many successful organizations. Suggests that what is generally lacking in organizations is not the spirit of coaching but the delivery skills to carry through on good intent. Proposes 40 guidelines to coaching to aid this process.

Looking to the future, this article presents the argument that of two principal interactive technologies currently vying for primary use in education, video disc and CD‐ROM, it is the latter that will emerge as the better option once the dust has settled. The case is examined in the context of...

Reviews some characteristics of video‐based educational materials by describing the intellectual heritage of the movement to include media analysis and media productions as basic skills for the information age. Identifies the opportunities and challenges that management educators face in their...

A pioneer of the “videocase” describes the contents, development and impact of his module on the space shuttle Challenger disaster, highlighting key dimensions which have contributed to its effectiveness as a tool for managerial education and development. Critical lessons from the...

Video has emerged as a widely used teaching tool among management educators in academic and corporate settings. This paper reviews research in comparative media and management education to identify how video can be used with traditional written material for optimal educational outcomes....