...Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management Emerald Article: Chinese HRM in action: an interview with Wayne Chen of Hay Group China Boyi Wang Article information: To cite this document: Boyi Wang, (2011),"Chinese HRM in action: an interview with Wayne Chen of Hay Group China", Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management, Vol. 2 Iss: 1 pp. 61 - 68 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/20408001111148739 Downloaded on: 04-05-2012 References: This document contains references to 2 other documents To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com This document has been downloaded 1212 times. Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX For Authors: If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service. Information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Additional help for authors is available for Emerald subscribers. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.com With over forty years' experience, Emerald Group Publishing is a leading independent publisher of global research with impact in business, society, public policy and education. In total, Emerald publishes over 275 journals and more than 130 book series, as well as an extensive range of online products and services. Emerald is both COUNTER 3 and TRANSFER compliant...
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...effectively, he contemplates introducing a new layer of management to the organization structure. Babatunde identifies one suitable candidate among his staff and settles to look outside the company for the second. With the consensus of James White, Babatunde offers a management position to Jennah Li, a conscientious and admired member of the group. Soon after, Alex Hsu, a young engineer and a direct report of Li, cites irreconcilable differences and requests to be transferred to the group without a manager. Li, concerned that Hsu’s transfer may be seen as a sign of weakness on her part, insists he continue to report to her. How can this situation be best resolved? Babatunde’s first challenge is to understand why the problem manifested itself in the first place. The second is to match his managerial approach to the situation without further negatively impacting the equilibrium of the group. The solution requires a combination of transformational leadership to help Hsu and Li rise above their own self-interests and focus on the organization’s mission, and transactional leadership to maintain structure within the group. Individuals join work groups for a number of reasons: security, self-esteem, status, affiliation, goal achievement and power (Robbins, Judge, Millett & Waters-Marsh, 2008:299). Work place norms...
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...Potential — for what? What every CEO should know – new insights into selecting the right leaders to secure your competitive future. Potential — for what? 1 Contents Potential — for what? Break-through approaches to selecting future leaders 2 3 5 Is your employee or candidate ready, willing and able to take on the next role? The ‘growth’ factors that enable people to develop over time Derailers: Is it them? Is it you? (It is probably both) Potential — for what? A roadmap Understanding the job and its context Best practices in assessing potential Summary – 5 key steps to Identifying and Managing Potential Leadership Roles Matrix Leadership Competencies 8 11 13 15 16 17 18 19 ©2006 Hay Group. All Rights Reserved www.haygroup.com Potential — for what? Potential — for what? CEOs at the world’s most successful companies know that they can only safeguard their business’s competitive future if they have the right leaders to develop and implement their strategy. While CEOs know they can also hire external candidates, they also know that the track record of outside hires can be very unpredictable. CEOs and HR Directors from those organizations seen as best by their peers for managing talent, prefer to ensure they develop a good bench-strength of talent from inside their own organizations. For many years CEOs at the world’s most successful companies – such as GE, P&G, BP – have seen the importance of securing their long term competitive...
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...ago, for example, who would have predicted that electronics manufacturer Samsung would offer stiff competition to GE in the appliance and lighting marketplaces? In the years ahead volatility and uncertainty will tyrannize markets, and companies will need leaders who are highly adaptive, continuous learners, able to lead diverse groups across functional disciplines, regions and cultures. They will also need to accomplish the difficult feat of driving results even where they do not have formal direct control or authority over resources. Achieving more growth through greater innovation, searching for new business opportunities across customer segments and leveraging best business practices to improve operational efficiency demand that leaders know how to work across organizational boundaries. Whether it’s across national boundaries or across teams, leaders will need to collaborate. This article will focus on the skills that leaders will need to develop if they are to collaborate successfully in the years ahead. GETTING TO THE ROOT OF COLLABORATION CHALLENGES The vast majority of participants in Hay Group’s recent global Best Companies for Leadership survey indicated that their organizations have become flatter and more matrixed. Individuals may be assigned to work on different project teams and report to multiple managers. The advantages can be huge — new innovations, increased sharing of information and better capacity to solve complex problems. And yet the more matrixed...
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...LEADERSHIP – INDIVIDUAL TERM PAPER Leadership – Individual Term Paper Mohammad Hatta Bin Adam Matric No 814970 Master of Business Administration Universiti Utara Malaysia INDIVIDUAL TERM PAPER TASKS 1. Select an individual that was considered as a leader from your own perspective 2. Discuss the individual’s ability in responding to the situation/scenario. Please state the situation/scenario faced by the respective leader in the paper 3. Consider theories and concepts in leadership in the discussion 4. Conclude your findings and make comment in related to the individual related to the situation/scenario OBJECTIVES 1. To assess analytical ability in examining individual’s leadership in their respective organization 2. To evaluate individual’s leadership in responding to the situation/scenario involved 3. To integrate theory and concept of leadership in respective to the subject 2 Table of Contents Page 1.0 Introduction 1.1 What is Leadership 4 4 2.0 Identified Leader – Dato’ Sri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly 2.1 2.2 2.3 Leader’s Background Overall Key Achievements Leadership Discussion A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Leadership determines the direction of the company Leadership styles applied Confidence 5-10 5 5-6 6-7 7-9 9-10 10 3.0 Conclusion 10-11 4.0 Reference 5.0 Appendix 1 11-12 13 3 Introduction 1.1 What is Leadership Leadership has been one of the most discussed and studied item for most management...
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...unemployment rate for the country, Shui Fabrics has created over 3000 jobs. Along with being a profitable company, it has a positive impact in the community. Ray’s American leadership has undermined the value of job creation in the community with the slow ROI of the market. They are basing the profitability of this foreign company on American standards. Chiu’s perspective is that of greed and exploitation and balance and fair business. His leadership is concerned that western countries are trying to take over business in their home land. “Foreign companies doing business in China are generally required to form joint ventures with Chinese companies instead of forming wholly owned subsidiaries. Entrance by foreign companies to the Chinese market is often determined by how much technology and know-how the Chinese can get from the foreign company. Many Chinese worry that foreign companies are poised to take over entire sector of the economy” (Hays,2008). In terms of the GLOBE dimensions they have power difference with leadership from both sides. Ray’s leadership wants more ROI and Chui’s leadership wants minimal market presence in the country. Rays leadership is concerned with its future orientation. They feel the short term expectations have not been met and are considering closing the factory. Schui’s leadership is concerned with societal collectivism because of the view of western culture in their...
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...GLOBAL COLLEGE MALTA BACHELOR IN MANANGEMMENT Module Title CHANGE MANAGEMENT Assessment Type: Continuous Assignment Assessment Method: Individual Assignment Word count: 1,814 Submission Deadline: 29 July 2014 Date submitted: 29 July 2014 Lecturer: Andrew Saliba Student Name: Judit Matyas Student number: Student Signature ……………… Strategic Change within Organisational Culture at Hay Management Consultants Strategic change is inevitable and essential for a business, in order to adapt to its ever changing market environment and sustain its success within it. While strategic planning of change follows normative models of management, it takes place within the context of the unique social environment and beliefs of the organisation. Therefore the key element found influencing strategic development and management of change is the social and cultural characteristics of the organisation- its organisational culture, defined as the distinctive environment rooted in the set of shared values, visions and norms of employees and managers. The organisational culture, as a set of shared assumptions and values is encompassed within the Cultural Web; a model which portrays the internal characteristics of the company and is used to determine and analyse and all its key elements. Knowing the organisational culture’s significant influence on the adaptation to organisational change, the Cultural Web developed and adapted by Johnson and Scholes (1999) is used in order to find the most...
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...Leadership Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 2 Conclusion 9 References 10 Executive Summary The current study examines the current forms of corporate leadership in leading companies of UK. The study examines the various forms of leadership, theories and models . The study examines how corporate leadership is important for SME’s startups. The study highlights the models like transactional leadership and team leadership. The study discusses about the theories of leadership in terms of behavioral and situational theories. The current study has been explained with the real time examples of corporate like Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton. Introduction The characteristics and progress chart of the have been much desired and focal point of study for all the scholars and researchers. The policy decision making and purposeful action in the area of economic development and job creation will ensure the strong growth of SME in developing countries like India and China (Leitch et al., 2010). The strong role of leadership in the area of economic development is important for the sustainable growth of the SME. For the organization in the developing, it is important to build the strong leadership capacity, while at the same time they are creating effective environment for all their employees for their motivation and well being. The National Occupational Standards (NOS)...
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...Research Proposal STR/581 Strategic Planning and Implementation September 25, 2013 Research Proposal The topic chosen to research and innovate is a social enterprise startup, called Micro Benefits. This financial consulting group provides affordable micro-benefits such as credit, insurance, education, and lifestyle discounts to low-income workers in factories. The employee benefits platform not only benefits the employees, but it also benefits the employers by lowering attrition and saving millions in cost associated with very high turnover, which are particularly staggering in China. The proposed plan is to provide access to higher education to the workers to innovatively grow this already proven profitable business model. “Social enterprises are businesses whose primary purpose is the common good. They use the methods and disciplines of business and the power of the marketplace to advance their social, environmental and human justice agendas” (Social Enterprise Alliance, 2013). Micro Benefit’s mission is to improve the lives of migrant and factory workers through and economically sustainable business model that creates real value for customers (Weibangfuli, 2013). For the employers: currently, there is a drastic need for factories to retain employees, because in China it is common for the frontline workers to leave and migrate to the next factory or job – never staying long. Out of 350 million workers, 150...
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...fundamental values, assumptions and beliefs that are held in common by members of an organization (Helfrich et al, 2007). Culture can be characterized as a basic implicit theory of mutual assumptions, invented, discovered, or developed by a group that determine how they think, feel and behave as they assimilate internally and adapt to the external environments of an organization (Schein, 1996). Culture is an important variable that defines an organization and has significant implications on its ability to be effective and efficient. Culture can be a critical barrier to leveraging new knowledge and implementing technical innovation (Helfrich et al, 2007). This paper will first provide an overview and analysis of the cultures and subcultures of two Ontario healthcare organizations - Trillium Health Centre (THC) and Credit Valley Hospital (CVH) in the context of a recent voluntary merger of the two organizations. The paper will then examine the impact of the dominant and sub- organizational cultures on the capability of the two organizations to be more effective, efficient and patient focused, as will the ways in which these cultures create barriers to current change efforts. Finally, the paper will identify recommendations for the merged leadership of the organizations to consider in order mitigate the identified cultural barriers in order to support future change efforts. A Cultural Overview THC and CVH are large community hospitals located within the Mississauga Halton Local...
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...Everyone has different skills that they have acquired over the years or that they naturally have. Many skills are needed to be a successful in life and in the workplace. These skills are based on one's emotional and social intelligences. The four categories of the emotional and social intelligences are self awareness, social awareness, self management, and relationship management. According to the Hay Group survey, I have a strong aptitude to self awareness and social awareness. I believe that my strongest skills are being aware of my emotions, adaptability, and working in a team. I have always been aware of my emotions whether they be positive or negative emotions. My strongest ability is being able to adapt. I have done this many times, even by living in other countries. Adaptation is necessary because it shows that you are able to change. I also believe that having the ability to adapt allows me to work in an environment that has many different cultures since I want to work in an international firm. Not only do I want to work in an international firm, but I would like to be a leader who is able to liaison between different cultures. I want to be able to aid different cultures to work together to an end business goal. I have much more that I need to develop as I had low scores in self management and relationship management. One of my main issues I believe that has causes me to have these weak emotional and social intelligences is that I have been unemployed for over...
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...>cases A GEM of a Study >Abstract In periods of economic downturn, government leaders try to stimulate entrepreneurship activity. Project directors of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, partnered with the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership of Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the London School of Business and Babson College,designed a research study to add insight to what activities would be most likely to stimulate entreprenship activities. >The Scenario What government policies and initiatives are most likely to generate high levels of entrepreneurial activity? Which are positively correlated with the economic well-being of a country as measured by growth in GDP and job formation? Project directors of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), who define entrepreneurship as “any attempt at new business or new venture creation, such as self-employment, a new business organization, or the expansion of an existing business, by an individual, a team of individuals, or an established business,” suggest the following: • • • • • • Promoting entrepreneurship, especially outside the most active age group (25– 44), with specific programs that support entrepreneurial activity. Facilitating the availability of resources to women to participate in the entrepreneurial process. Committing to long-term, substantial postsecondary education, including training programs designed to develop skills required to start a business. Emphasis on developing an individual’s capacity...
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...Literature Review: Strategic Human resource Management In the demographical change of the workplace environment, Human Resources Managers and leadership are being forced to evaluate the current climate of the workforce environment to accommodate organizational culture. Organizational culture is defined as “the customs, rituals, and values shared by the members of an organization that have to be accepted by new members.” (Collins English Dictionary, 2012 Digital Edition) Organizational culture has always played a significant role in human resource functions. However, with staff from varying background being hired, organizational cultural sensitivities have come to the forefront of how human resources manage developing issues. The workplace has become a melting pot of diversity on a global scale. Employees from varying backgrounds infuse many companies around the world by bringing different values and customs to the workplace. This infusion has created a utopia for potential issues which may arise for the human resources department throughout many companies whose makeup is extremely diverse. In addition, organizational culture is leading to the outward perception of the companies’ culture. (Tharp, 2009) Strategic human resource management of organizational culture warrants creativity in managing/handling potential and current employees. Human...
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...| Leadership and Strategic Thinking | Assignment 1 | | Name: Ramya Gopalakrishnan | Student ID: 12663642 | Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Overview of the UK Oil and Gas Industry 4 2.1 Discussion on the current state of the industry 4 3. UK Oil and Gas Industry Leadership Outlook 5 3.1 Current Leadership Issues and Practices 5 4. Current Global and National Crises Issues 8 4.1 Issues and Impact on the Industry and Practices 8 5. Future Leadership Outlook 10 5.1 Leadership Aims for the Future 10 5.2 Leadership practice: Challenges, Impacts and Recommendations 10 Works Cited 13 1. Executive Summary This report is focused on the current leadership and development in the United Kingdom’s (UK) Oil and Gas industry. The first section highlights and describes the current external and internal environment, along with the challenges posed to the industry. The second section describes the issues faced by the industry in the short-term and long-term process and the measures taken by leaders to curb these issues and minimize the potential of risks and high costs to the industry. The third section gives an analysis of the global issues and problems posed to the UK oil and gas industry, their effects and practices undertaken to resolves these issues. The last section gives an analysis of the future outlook of the industry and its leadership capabilities. It also focuses on recommendations for the leaders to face the challenges that...
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...Transformational And Transactional Leaders In Higher Education Lloyd Moman Basham Texas A&M University-Commerce Abstract This paper discusses the following issues: (1) the climate, environment, challenges, and issues in higher education; (2) an overview of leadership and its application to education; (3) transformational leadership as the current focus on concepts relating to organization leadership; (4) transactional leadership as being management by exception; and (5) a comparison of transactional and transformational leadership. Climate, Environment, Challenges, and Issues in Higher Education The growing consensus among educators and policy-makers is that the current process of education must change dramatically. A different approach is needed to prepare today’s leaders to meet tomorrow’s challenges. The new structure should enhance preparation, allowing for innovation and futuristic thinking in a collaborative setting (Rodriguez, 1999). Americans, at all levels, have had great faith in the power of education to improve their quality of life. Education has been viewed as an escape route from poverty, an antidote to intolerance born of ignorance, a primary source of national prosperity, and the foundation of democracy (Swail, 2003). Scientific and technological advances have intensified in the past two decades and for the first time in human history created a truly global community. Modern telecommunications have linked all the corners of the planet as never before. Like the...
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