Search Results - subject:"PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT"

Human resources control systems and performance: the role of uncertainty and risk propensity

Verano‐Tacoronte, Domingo; Melián‐González, Santiago - In: International Journal of Manpower 29 (2008) 2, pp. 161-187

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to study the relationship between the HR control system and organizational results, examining the moderating effect of uncertainty and HR risk behavior. Design/methodology/approach – The study analyzes the relationship between HR control systems and...

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Researching performance measurement systems : An information systems perspective

Marchand, Marie; Raymond, Louis - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 28 (2008) 7, pp. 663-686

information systems (IS)‐based characterisation and definition of PMS, that is, as a performance management information system …

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Shedding light on causation between ISO 9001 and improved business performance

Dick, Gavin P.M.; Heras, Iñaki; Casadesús, Martí - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 28 (2008) 7, pp. 687-708

Purpose – The adoption of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Standard has proven to be a persistent and growing phenomenon in services and manufacturing, yet to date little research has been done that can indicate how far improved business performance can be attributed to it rather than...

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Managing the tension between performance measurement and strategy: coping strategies

Johnston, Robert; Pongatichat, Panupak - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 28 (2008) 10, pp. 941-967

than the principle, of strategy‐aligned performance management. More work needs to be carried out to ascertain how other …

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Implementing strategic initiatives: a framework of leading practices

Saunders, Max; Mann, Robin; Smith, Robin - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 28 (2008) 11, pp. 1095-1123

Purpose – Recent operations management research suggests that adopting and implementing the right practices are essential to attaining “world‐class” performance. The purpose of this paper is to report the leading operations management practices and the strategy deployment framework that...

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Perceived organizational support and performance : Relationships across levels of organizational cynicism

Byrne, Zinta S.; Hochwarter, Wayne A. - In: Journal of Managerial Psychology 23 (2008) 1, pp. 54-72

Purpose – Perceived organizational support is considered a resource capable of positively influencing performance by reducing stressors and encouraging commitment. However, only a modest relationship has been shown between support and performance, suggesting that moderators affect this...

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Transformational leadership among Spanish upper echelons : The role of managerial values and goal orientation

Carlos Pastor, Juan; Mayo, Margarita - In: Leadership & Organization Development Journal 29 (2008) 4, pp. 340-358

Purpose – This paper seeks to investigate the relationship between managers' beliefs and goal orientation and the self‐perception of transformational and transactional leadership styles and how this relationship is moderated by the level of formal education. Design/methodology/approach – A...

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Impact of behavioral performance management in a Korean application

Luthans, Fred; Rhee, Shanggeun; Luthans, Brett C.; … - In: Leadership & Organization Development Journal 29 (2008) 5, pp. 427-443

behavioral performance management. Following the steps of organisational behaviour modification (O.B. Mod.) they identified … study results have practical implications for the value of behavioral performance management, but also that cultural …

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The impact of locus of control on job stress, job performance and job satisfaction in Taiwan

Chen, Jui‐Chen; Silverthorne, Colin - In: Leadership & Organization Development Journal 29 (2008) 7, pp. 572-582

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between locus of control and the work‐related behavioral measures of job stress, job satisfaction and job performance in Taiwan. Design/methodology/approach – Subjects were drawn from a pool of accounting professionals who...

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The impact of XBRL on the financial reporting supply chain: a South African case study

Buys, P.W. - In: Meditari Accountancy Research 16 (2008) 1, pp. 43-58

In recent times there have been major developments in the areas of digitising business information, which can impact the financial reporting supply chain. Such developments include the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) technology. The South African regulator of financial services and...

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