Leadership Development and Organizational Change

Jordan, Lethon

Cognate: Business and Management

Research Track: Research Project

Research paradigm: Positivism paradigm

Planned Research design: Descriptive Research

Proposed Topic: Impacts of the Lack of Strategic Planning and Management on Organizational Efficiency, Decision-making, and Performance

Table of Contents

Management and its impact on organizational efficiency. 3

Problem Statement Bullet Outline. 3

General problem sentence. 3

Supporting reference sentence with current citation. 3

Supporting reference sentence with current citation. 3

Supporting reference sentence with current citation. 3

Supporting reference sentence with current citation. 4

Supporting reference sentence with current citation (optional bridge). 4

Specific problem sentence. 4

Relationship to cognate. 4

Annotated bibliography. 5

Articles summary and relationship. 5

References. 11

 

 

 

Leadership Development and Organizational Change

Problem Statement Bullet Outline

This project provides a high-level outline of a management problem that will form a framework for completing detailed future research in management and business performance.

General problem sentence

The general problem to be addressed is the impact of the absence of strategic planning on organizational efficiency and performance.

Supporting reference sentence with a current citation

According to the study completed by Muthuveloo et al. (2017), organizational success in achieving the desired levels of performance is influenced largely by the amount of knowledge that the management exhibits as far as a tacit category is concerned.

Supporting reference sentence with a current citation

Crifo et al. (2016) completed a study that claims that organizational performance is influenced by the ability or inability of a firm to implement the right corporate social responsibility management frameworks and policies.

Supporting reference sentence with a current citation

Moustaghfir et al. (2020), on the other hand, specialized in the evaluation of the effects that are brought about by the adoption of strategic management in HR practices on the performance of the respective organizations.

Supporting reference sentence with a current citation

Jansson & Persson (2020) look at the role played by the management of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams on the organizational efficiency of Swedish companies, narrowing down to the influence of strategic motivation and human resources practices.

Supporting reference sentence with current citation (optional bridge)

Para-González et al. (2018) looked at the mediating effect that is brought about by the adoption of transformational leadership practices in a company, including improving efficiency and transforming employee behavior.

Specific problem sentence

The specific problem addressed in this case is the impact of the lack of strategic planning and management in a given company on efficiency and decision-making, resulting in declined performance levels.

Relationship to cognate

The studies selected above show that organizational performance is influenced largely by the elements of leadership which are adopted by the management. The achievement of a higher organizational efficiency depends on the leadership and management approaches that are adopted by the senior teams within a firm. This study is related to strategic management and leadership elements as a driver for achieving higher efficiency and hence performance. When exploring the elements of efficiency, one of the metrics used is a workplace’s performance after a specified duration. This relationship is essential since it helps define the ultimate effects associated with the adopted management frameworks on the performance of a company in the future. This explanation forms a profound framework for exploring the effects related to management practices on the performance of organizations in line with the primary topic of interest: leadership and strategic management form the central parts of the study and hence the resulting project. By evaluating these elements, it is possible to derive a framework for designing the direction to be taken by the future study on the assessment of the role played by strategic management and leadership on the overall performance of organizations.

Annotated bibliography

This section is based on the references which have been used in the previous parts. The references selected are directly related to the primary topic of interest and the goals of the project. Therefore, looking at the summary of these articles will help derive a framework for analyzing their role in supporting and supplementing the underlying study.

Articles summary and relationship

Para-González, L., Jiménez-Jiménez, D., & Martínez-Lorente, A. R. (2018). Exploring the mediating effects between transformational leadership and organizational performance. Employee Relations.

One of the main issues presented through this paper is the element of efficiency and performance management of companies. This article offers a platform for exploring of the potential role that is played by the various frameworks in improving the efficiency and performance of organizations through strategic human resources management. This article claims that strategic human resources management is one of the ways which would be used to act as a bridge between the organizational efficiency and performance of the workforce. Through this article, it is possible to derive a conclusion that would be used to supplement the research topic above on the effects of strategic management on organizational efficiency.

This source is credible based on the idea that it offers a wide range of information supported by the latest references. The resource is also reliable since it is evidence-based and is peer-reviewed. The use of such sources is essential since they form a foundation for developing of a credible paper and hence valid and reliable outcomes in the process. On the same note, this study is essential in this paper because it offers a framework for evaluating the role of strategic management practices on the efficiency of organizations employee performance. Further, the study offers a framework for understanding the effects of the various management practices on organizational success from a performance and efficiency dimension that are essential for the sustainability of firms.

Jansson, T., & Persson, D. (2020). Management of cross-functional teams: The impact of motivation and Human Resources on efficiency in Swedish organizations.

This study is based on the elements of evidence-based practice and offers a framework for exploring of the role of strategic management practices on the success of organizations. The study is peer-reviewed and scholarly and can be used to facilitate the overall performance of organizations as far as operational excellence is concerned. The paper can be used to support the project in the context since it is relevant to the topic and also explores diverse supplement aspects of the research problem in the context. Therefore, this study will form a stem for the research in the context mainly through the supplemental material associated with the underlying research.

Team management is an essential part of an organization. This study explores the elements of cross-team management practices that can be adopted to ensure maximum success and efficiency of the resulting workplaces. Through this study, it will be possible to identify the main weaknesses that organizations exhibit when it comes to interacting with the employees. On the same note, this study appreciates the idea that a workplace’s success is influenced by the level of connection that the management exhibits with the employees. On the same note, in an attempt to achieve efficiency in the workplace, the management needs to create a reliable framework for improving the levels of connection that the employees exhibit and their roles in enhancing collaboration. Collaboration and interaction are two of the most common elements that promote efficiency in task completion and project delivery.

Moustaghfir, K., El Fatihi, S., & Benouarrek, M. (2020). Human resource management practices, entrepreneurial orientation, and firm performance: what is the link? Measuring Business Excellence.

Every organization deals with creating of a framework for improving the success of the associated teams and the entire workforce as a whole. The study was published on March 27th 2020 and offers the latest evidence on the topic. In this case, the study is credible by being scholarly and offering evidence supported by valid references. The study also offers a framework for improving knowledge on management’s role in influencing the efficiency of organizations as far as operational excellence is concerned.

One of the main factors that form the management element in an organization is the coordination of the operations carried out by the employees. Strategic management of the human capital within an organization has been linked with improving the efficiency that such an entity exhibits in service and product delivery. This study is based on the idea that there is a connection between strategic human resources management, entrepreneurial aspects and an entity’s performance. In this context, the study can be used as a foundation for evaluating the effects of the adoption of the right approaches in the management of the performance and coordination of people and resources within the organizational context on the efficiency and performance reported. This study claims that improving employees’ knowledge and skills helps boost their abilities to successfully undertake the assigned tasks hence achieving the desired levels of efficiency.

Crifo, P., Diaye, M. A., & Pekovic, S. (2016). CSR related management practices and firm performance: An empirical analysis of the quantity–quality trade-off on French data. International Journal of Production Economics, 171, 405-416.

The evaluation of diverse factors of management plays a crucial role in facilitating the performance of an organization. This credible source was published in 2016 and offers a framework for understanding the interplay between organizational success efficiency in service delivery. This study is supported by credible evidence in the form of literature that forms a framework for improving the knowledge and recommendations offered about the topic. Understanding the role of management, in this case, is essential since it provides a framework for boosting the efficiency of an organization. This study can be used as a foundation for expanding knowledge on the topic in the context.

The success of organizations is dependent on various factors. For instance, some of the primary elements that influence a firm’s operations include the aspects of social responsibility. Social responsibility is essential for the performance and efficiency of an organization. A firm’s success is shaped by the ability to adopt the right measures that boost the levels of efficiency and communication with the employees. In this case, the study offers a framework for exploring the potential role that is played by the application of corporate social responsibility within the management framework of a firm and the efficiency of performing the associated duties. The study can be used as a foundation for improving the level of understanding that the audience exhibits on the factors that influence a firm’s efficiency and hence the recorded performance.

Muthuveloo, R., Shanmugam, N., & Teoh, A. P. (2017). The impact of tacit knowledge management on organizational performance: Evidence from Malaysia. Asia Pacific Management Review, 22(4), 192-201.

Knowledge management is a significant factor in organizational operations and success. The efficiency in performing the associated tasks is influenced by a firm’s ability to implement the right tools and frameworks in shaping the decisions made by the management and hence the employees. This credible source is scholarly and is based on the latest evidence to support its claims. The study, published in 2017, offers the latest evidence that can be used to facilitate organizational success in the context of employees’ efficiency.

In this case, the study offers a framework that allows the audience to understand the potential role that strategic leadership through tacit knowledge management plays on organizational excellence. The elements of knowledge management enhance the success of an organization in this context. Implicit knowledge management, according to the authors, is essential for the employees and the major stakeholders in a company based on the perceived benefits that it offers. For instance, this type of knowledge helps to improve the employees’ capacities to undertake routine tasks. Notably, a firm’s success in achieving high efficiency depends on the level of knowledge and skills that the employees exhibit. Management’s ability to promote tacit knowledge amongst the employees influences the rate of efficiency achieved in the process as far as accomplishing the set goals is concerned. Hence, the study can be used as a stem for advancing skills in business about the efficiency of firms and the role of tacit knowledge management.

 

References

Crifo, P., Diaye, M. A., & Pekovic, S. (2016). CSR related management practices and firm performance: An empirical analysis of the quantity–quality trade-off on French data. International Journal of Production Economics, 171, 405-416.

Jansson, T., & Persson, D. (2020). Management of cross-functional teams: The impact of motivation and Human Resources on efficiency in Swedish organizations.

Moustaghfir, K., El Fatihi, S., & Benouarrek, M. (2020). Human resource management practices, entrepreneurial orientation, and firm performance: what is the link?. Measuring Business Excellence.

Muthuveloo, R., Shanmugam, N., & Teoh, A. P. (2017). The impact of tacit knowledge management on organizational performance: Evidence from Malaysia. Asia Pacific Management Review, 22(4), 192-201.

Para-González, L., Jiménez-Jiménez, D., & Martínez-Lorente, A. R. (2018). Exploring the mediating effects between transformational leadership and organizational performance. Employee Relations.

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