Managerial values across functions: a source of organizational problems
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Organizational difficulties which may have their roots in differences in managerial values across functions are examined. The values of managers in personnel, finance, manufacturing, and marketing were surveyed. The results show several significant differences in values that could lead to organizational problems. However, there were also many similarities across functions which could be used to reconcile these differences.
Publication Name: Group & Organization Studies
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0364-1082
Year: 1987
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Centralization of decision making and accountability based on gender
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Superior-subordinate dyads with different gender combinations are examined. Female employees perceived themselves to have less influence on work decisions and were delegated less authority. Regardless of the gender of the manager or the industry studied, the perceptions of the female employees were the same. The implications of these results for the socialization and career advancement of female employees are discussed.
Publication Name: Group & Organization Studies
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0364-1082
Year: 1987
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Performance appraisal systems: matching practice with theory
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Research is discussed that examines how well the performance appraisal systems of 36 high technology companies adhere to recommendations on appraisal systems presented in theoretical studies. The findings include: discussions of the reasons for performance appraisals; support for subordinate development; training in performance appraisal; the incorporation of goal setting; and appraisee involvement.
Publication Name: Group & Organization Studies
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0364-1082
Year: 1989
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