{"title":"Why Use Business Simulations","authors":"J. Fripp","doi":"10.1108/09533239410052851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239410052851","url":null,"abstract":"Examines the design, development and use of a computer‐based simulation as part of a course for executives in a leading insurance company. Uses the case to show the benefits of such approaches to learning.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114212640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management Development: From Temporary Promotion at Yorkshire Water","authors":"L. Davies","doi":"10.1108/09533239410052806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239410052806","url":null,"abstract":"Explores the factors which contributed to the development of 14 senior managers in Yorkshire Water plc, who experienced temporary promotion for periods of about three months in 1992. These promotions, which were the result of planned absences of top managers, enabled each of the 14 to work in “new” jobs in a relatively controlled situation. The writer assisted the managers in various ways and at the end of the temporary promotion explored in in‐depth interviews the factors which contributed to their development. These were: the individual′s capacity to learn (which in turn was a function of his/her expectations and opportunities); the learning “gap” between the normal and the promoted post; the support received from a range of colleagues; the length of the promotion; and fortune in encountering “one‐off” events. Includes some suggestions for making the best use of this type of learning opportunity.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123779322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective Teamworking: The Way of the Future at Aston Martin Lagonda","authors":"Myrt Bradley","doi":"10.1108/09533239410052815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239410052815","url":null,"abstract":"To survive the 1990s, senior managers need to develop and maintain a culture of team working. This will prove to be the single most dynamic force which will equip organizations to adapt to the new realities of the business world. Careful planning must take place, if managers are to maximize the opportunities which such a culture generates. Team‐building events can accelerate and enhance the change process. By using Aston Martin Lagonda as a case study, managers can gain an understanding of what such a programme involves. Discusses benefits to the staff and the organization. Concludes with a list of guidelines which should help to prevent organizations from drifting into team building.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134338037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strategies and Tactics for Management post‐MCI Introduction","authors":"T. Cannon","doi":"10.1108/09533239410052824","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239410052824","url":null,"abstract":"Highlights the challenges facing those involved in management training and development, as new needs and challenges emerge. New markets, new technologies and new ideas are reshaping the business environment, calling for novel skills and competences. Those involved in management training and development are at the fore in these developments. Emphasizes their strategic role especially in the context of the progressive introduction of the Management Charter Initiative.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129435946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sexual Harassment: Assessing the Need for Corporate Policies in the Workplace","authors":"L. Barton, J. Eichelberger","doi":"10.1108/09533239410052842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239410052842","url":null,"abstract":"Sexual harassment is more than a social issue; it impacts on worker productivity, employee communication and organizational morale. These are direct costs to industry, combined with indirect costs such as worker discontent, absenteeism and stress. Discusses the challenge for management to respond to educating employees before charges are filed; this includes policies, training programmes and punitive measures. Cites the controversial nomination of US Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas, which galvanized women′s groups, who believe that he had engaged in prior harassment of an assistant, as a case study worthy of examination. In addition, a survey of several hundreds of men and women underscores differences in how gender affects attitudes towards appropriate behaviour in the work setting.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122399173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resistance to Computer‐based Technology in the Workplace","authors":"J. W. Henry","doi":"10.1108/09533239410052833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239410052833","url":null,"abstract":"There are many instances of documented resistance to computer‐based technology. Presents the two most important causes for resistance. Moreover, also presents solutions/techniques to reduce resistance. The first important cause for resistance is based on the notion that, even though technical barriers have fallen, some features of computer‐based technology are difficult for end‐users to learn. The other is based on a personality profile of the end‐user. Offers suggestions to alleviate both of these sources of resistance.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127918467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Competency Assessment: A Strategic Approach – Part I","authors":"L. Tovey","doi":"10.1108/09533239310045643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239310045643","url":null,"abstract":"Part I examines how the recognition of the need for a stronger link between management development and corporate strategy is growing. Leads into an explanation of the rationale for a strategic approach to competency assessment. Examines the importance of selecting the right approach according to organizational requirements and the end purpose, e.g. to aid identification of training needs or to incorporate into the performance management process.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133346048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How to Map Team Effectiveness","authors":"C. Margerison, D. McCann","doi":"10.1108/09533239310045652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239310045652","url":null,"abstract":"Managers may not have a model which enables them to diagnose the kind of people needed to fit various roles in a team. The Team Management Wheel was developed through discussions with managers on how to improve team work. Shows how managers can use a number of measures to provide a cognitive map so that they can identify the kind of work required for effective team performance.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124359703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Strategic Vision for Our Information Age","authors":"Maris G. Martinsons","doi":"10.1108/09533239310045634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239310045634","url":null,"abstract":"Argues for the importance of placing a higher priority on information resources and managing their strategic contributions to the business. Gives details of an executive development programme which aims to infuse senior executives with insight to manage information as a strategic resource.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124070408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unlocking the Barriers to Women in Management","authors":"T. Coe","doi":"10.1108/09533239310045616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239310045616","url":null,"abstract":"Only 1 per cent of top managers are women, despite the widespread introduction of equal opportunities policies. The Institute of Management decided last year to survey its own women members to establish a profile of the successful woman manager and to determine whether there are continuing barriers to the progress of women. The survey established that the remaining barriers are largely attitudinal and relate to the men′s club network. The results were used to draw up a series of recommendations for organizations serious about translating their equal opportunities rhetoric into practice.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114434557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}