For managers to have credibility and to be trusted by their employees, they have to back up their decisions and information with real reasons and evidence. Managers can use the concepts of APA and credible sources to succeed in their role.
Just like in APA formatting where the writer is required to cite the sources from which information is obtained, so should the case be for managers. According to bstsolutions.com (n.d.), for employees to trust a manager and his decisions, he has to exhibit some level of credibility. Credibility correlates with the expected stature of a manager and gives that manager extra leverage. According to bstsolutions.com (n.d.), the benefits of credibility trickle down to other key areas. Employees who perceive their managers as being credible are more likely to take initiative and perform highly as compared to those who perceive their managers as untrustworthy.
Managers can improve their roles by using the elements of APA and credible sources. This can be done in the area of decision making where managers can give evidence and cite the reasons that inform their decisions (Ogunmodede & Adio, 1999). Additionally, by citing the people responsible for certain achievements, managers can motivate employees. By recognizing constituent individual contributions made by employees by way of mention, the responsible employees feel appreciated and valued within the company. This boosts performance.
There two instances where I have experienced how APA concepts may be applicable in management. Firstly, while working in a community project where the manager mentioned me as one of the contributors, I felt valued and motivated. The fact that the manager did not represent my contribution as his own influenced me into trusting him more. This element is similar to APA where the author admits having borrowed concepts from previous researchers.
The second example is when I was the leader of a private investment group made up of friends. I always based my decisions on evidence gathered. When making a briefing, I would always cite my sources and reasons for the decisions. This accorded our meetings credibility and commitment.
References
Bstsolutions.com. (n.d.). Credibility: 6 Rules Every Manager Should Know | Making Work Safer. Safety Consulting and Leadership BST. Retrieved March 5, 2013, from http://www.bstsolutions.com/resources/blog/2012/09/20/credibility-6-rules-every manager-should-know/
Ogunmodede, T., & Adio, G. (1999). Information Use by Managers for Strategic Planning. Publication of the Pacific Northwest Library Associatio, 1(1), 1.
