Essays on Managerial Positions

Leader and Management Development

Introduction Leadership forms the backbone of any organization. This is because it entails offering direction, creating a sense of purpose and defining a strategic plan for the organization. Such aspects of leadership are important in ensuring the success of an organization in the long run (Yukl, 2013). For the leadership functions mentioned above to be successfully implemented, it is critical that the individuals in leadership positions show responsibility in their day-to-day undertakings. It therefore implies that leadership development has become a primary aspect of the overall management function. Leadership development is anchored on the character and behavior of the ...

The Mettl’s Leadership Assessment tool is a leadership talent identification platform that helps organizations and individuals develop their desirability traits. The tests have a special formulation that complies with globally acclaimed leadership test construction requirements. Two of the most reputable influences include the British Psychological Society and the American Psychological Association. The tool uses various psychological theories such as the Big Five Personality model, Bass’ leadership styles model, and the Item response theory (Mettl, 2016). The motive behind this tool is that organizations largely depend on their leaders for overall success. The tool developers further identify a challenge ...

Westminster Business School

Module Code: BHRM 401 COURSEWORK ONE CAREER PATHS INTO MANAGEMENT AND THE FOUR REMEDIAL STRATEGIES Seminar Leader name: __________________ Abstract Rees and Porter model and concept of managerial escalator fits in the two mangers career path in becoming the managers. Both the mangers begun their careers as specialist. Overtime, they gain more experienced and received relevant training that prepared them to carry out their current roles. The trainings equipped them with vast managerial skills which satisfied Rees and Porter concept of hybrid managers. Furthermore, the trainings helped reduce managerial gaps as both the mangers showed great love and respect ...

Literature Review

Before indulging in gender-related issues within the hospitality industry, it is important to understand the role women play in it. According to Baum and Cheung (2015), Within the industry, women make up nearly 70% of the workforce, however paradoxically there is a marked under-representation of women in senior positions, with women holding less than 40% of all managerial positions, less than 20% of general management roles and between 5-8% of board positions . An immense amount of literature exists on gender-related issues encountered in the hospitality industry, especially by females. From discriminatory recruitment policies to salary differentials to sexual harassment ...

Abstract

Public safety agencies have a tendency to ignore leadership succession planning and the formal development of future leaders. A combination of budget cuts, a lack of internal interest, increased public scrutiny, and politics means that public agencies often do not prepare for leadership changes. The average leadership tenure in the public sector has a reputation for being more extensive than the private sector, which is perhaps one of the reasons why public agencies do not place as much importance on succession planning. The average tenure of leaders in fire and rescue agencies is shortening due to increased job demands ...

Introduction

Strong leadership skills are imperative for every organization since employees are attracted by leaders who understand varied workplace situations and are able to design ways through which workers stay motivated. Three themes that are fundamental attributes of competent leaders include the ability to lead and influence actions of employees, ability to promote work-life balance and the need for leaders to impact positively in an organization such that their contributions to the organizations will forever be remembered. The three themes were brought forward by the guest speakers Mark Herley, Martin Plant and Michelle whose presentations provided useful insights on factors ...

Abstract

This study looks at the glass ceiling by examining three specific research questions. The questions look at the definition of the glass ceiling, its effects as well as how it can be broken. This part of the research contains a comprehensive literature review of some of the sources to be used. The literature review only includes sources from current peer-reviewed journal articles. The literature review reveals the fact that the glass ceiling is still in place in the current workplace and has various effects. The effects stem from factors such as unequal pay for the same job and lack ...

For a long time, women and the minority in the society have not been able to climb the ladder towards top positions in organizations. People consider women as a weaker sex that cannot perform complex tasks associated with top management. Therefore, there has been a barrier hindering women from achieving their goals. Glass ceiling is described as the invisible and unstoppable barrier that denies women and minority in the society from going higher in their achievements (Kulich, 2015). The name originated from women conference in 1979 at a press club. Since then, the term has continued to be used ...

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This is a literature review on various research articles on the glass ceiling phenomena. The purpose of this literature review is to understand the glass ceiling phenomena, by looking at the various ways in which the glass ceiling phenomena presents itself. This literature review also intends to come up with various strategies which can be used to break through the glass ceiling. The glass ceiling phenomena has not yet been defined clearly by any of the researchers, but most articles agree that the phenomena discriminates women from career development. Means in which the glass ceiling effect manifests itself include ...

The Glass Ceiling: Women are under-represented in Management and Leadership Positions

Gender equality is a social issue that has invited the attention of policy makers as an important part of social justice. There are legislations enacted to give equal status to women in every area including the work place. Australian legislative body has passed a law in 1984, strictly specifying that no discrimination may be made against women at workplace regarding promotion, compensation and other facilities. Known as the sex discrimination act, it recommends legal action against discrimination on the basis of gender, sexuality, marital status, family responsibilities or pregnancy. It advocates for equal opportunity, status and respect enjoyed by ...

Nike Inc. is a listed American sportswear and equipment manufacturer with its head offices in Oregon City. It is the leading world’s supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and major manufacturer of sport equipment. To Nike “diversity is not just the right thing to do, it is the smart thing." Worldwide, Nike Inc. had more than 30,000 employees as of 2008 (Nike, 91). Essentially, Nike recruitment policies allow the in-house staff to view job openings on the internal web and apply directly to the SSC center electronically. The SSC ActiveRecruiter software from there handles the entire application ...

Part One Wall Mart Company is faced with a sex discrimination lawsuit which is based on statistical analysis which indicated that the company which is rated as the largest employer in the United States discriminates against women employees. This discrimination as argued by attorneys is explicitly reflected in the payment of salaries and giving of promotions to the employees. It is argued that female workers in the company are paid less and given fewer promotions compared to their male counterpart, despite the fact that they are both exposed to the same work load in the conduction of their ...