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Carol Fimmen
Bio: Carol Fimmen is an academic researcher from Western Illinois University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Leadership & Rural area. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 6 publications receiving 1220 citations.
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VU University Amsterdam1, University of Pennsylvania2, University of Maryland, Baltimore3, Cornell University4, New Mexico State University5, Qatar Airways6, Louisiana Tech University7, Université du Québec8, Stockholm School of Economics9, University of Buenos Aires10, University of Alberta11, University of Indonesia12, University of Queensland13, Bellevue University14, London Business School15, Western Illinois University16, University of Memphis17, Fudan University18, Boğaziçi University19, University of Reading20, University of South Africa21, Athens University of Economics and Business22, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich23, University of Calgary24, University of Burgundy25, National Sun Yat-sen University26, Hong Kong Polytechnic University27, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad28, City University of Hong Kong29, Lincoln University (New Zealand)30, University of Lethbridge31, Wayne State University32, University College Dublin33, Indiana University34, Kuwait University35, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology36, University of Giessen37, The Chinese University of Hong Kong38, University of Zurich39, Fordham University40, Complutense University of Madrid41, University of Nebraska–Lincoln42, INCAE Business School43, National University of Malaysia44, Opole University45, Hong Kong Baptist University46, Tbilisi State University47, Ohio State University48, University of Wrocław49, Alexandria University50, University of San Francisco51, Melbourne Business School52, Bentley University53, University of Los Andes54, I-Shou University55, Johannes Kepler University of Linz56, International Labour Organization57, Smith College58, Copenhagen Business School59, Chungnam National University60, National University of Singapore61, Tilburg University62, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology63, Thammasat University64, Sewanee: The University of the South65, FernUniversität Hagen66, Soochow University (Suzhou)67, University of St. Gallen68, Kumamoto University69
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focus on culturally endorsed implicit theories of leadership (CLTs) and show that attributes associated with charismatic/transformational leadership will be universally endorsed as contributing to outstanding leadership.
Abstract: This study focuses on culturally endorsed implicit theories of leadership (CLTs). Although cross-cultural research emphasizes that different cultural groups likely have different conceptions of what leadership should entail, a controversial position is argued here: namely that attributes associated with charismatic/transformational leadership will be universally endorsed as contributing to outstanding leadership. This hypothesis was tested in 62 cultures as part of the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) Research Program. Universally endorsed leader attributes, as well as attributes that are universally seen as impediments to outstanding leadership and culturally contingent attributes are presented here. The results support the hypothesis that specific aspects of charismatic/transformational leadership are strongly and universally endorsed across cultures.
1,227 citations
01 Jun 1999
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the association between institutional ownership and the earnings management behavior of some French absorbing firms and concluded that the average value of discretionary accruals with regards to the absorbing firms proves to be influenced by the nature of merger deal.
Abstract: This paper examines the association between institutional ownership and the earnings management behavior of some French absorbing firms. Using a sample of 76 French mergers and absorptions concluded over the period ranging from 2000 to 2010, we undertake to present some empirical evidence highlighting that absorbing-firms manipulate earnings relevant to the year preceding the merger-offer in the presence of institutional cross-holding. However, the presence of active institutions turns out to limit the managerial accruals discretion. The monitoring role exerted by the active-institutional investors does restrict the opportunities of earnings management around mergers and acquisitions. Further analyses suggest that the average value of discretionary accruals with regards to the absorbing firms proves to be influenced by the nature of merger deal (takeover vs. restructuring).
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24 citations
01 Nov 1997
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine some of the major problems and barriers faced by Hispanic/Latino youth who do not complete the four-year degree despite high college enrollment rates.
Abstract: This paper examines some of the major problems and barriers faced by Hispanic/Latino youth who, despite high college enrollment rates, do not complete the four-year degree. An examination of five entering classes of Illinois college students found that only 30.2 percent of Hispanic students had completed their degrees at the end of four years, 33.8 percent were still enrolled in college, and 36 percent had dropped out. Factors identified as leading to lack of persistence included the overall cost of earning a degree, lack of academic preparation for college in junior and senior high school, poor articulation between community colleges and four-year institutions, limited access to resources, and family pressures. Several strategies are suggested for improving timely degree completion, including pre-college initiatives such as providing multicultural training for teaching faculty and support staff to dispel stereotypes, introducing concepts of academic achievement and excellence in elementary schools, emphasizing the concept of career opportunities available through post-secondary training, and involving members of the Hispanic community in school parent-teacher organizations. Post-secondary strategies suggested include developing bilingual brochures for high school counselors, parents, and advisors, providing information about fast-track programs, building schedules around student needs, initiating summer scholarship opportunities, and reevaluating general education requirements in colleges. (Contains 28 references.) (JM) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
7 citations
01 Jan 1997
TL;DR: Several strategies are suggested for improving timely degree completion, including pre-college initiatives such as providing multicultural training for teaching faculty and support staff to dispel stereotypes, introducing concepts of academic achievement and excellence in elementary schools and emphasizing the concept of career opportunities available through post-secondary training.
Abstract: This paper examines some of the major problems and barriers faced by Hispanic/Latino youth who, despite high college enrollment rates, do not complete the four-year degree. An examination of five entering classes of Illinois college students found that only 30.2 percent of Hispanic students had completed their degrees at the end of four years, 33.8 percent were still enrolled in college, and 36 percent had dropped out. Factors identified as leading to lack of persistence included the overall cost of earning a degree, lack of academic preparation for college in junior and senior high school, poor articulation between community colleges and four-year institutions, limited access to resources, and family pressures. Several strategies are suggested for improving timely degree completion, including pre-college initiatives such as providing multicultural training for teaching faculty and support staff to dispel stereotypes, introducing concepts of academic achievement and excellence in elementary schools, emphasizing the concept of career opportunities available through post-secondary training, and involving members of the Hispanic community in school parent-teacher organizations. Post-secondary strategies suggested include developing bilingual brochures for high school counselors, parents, and advisors, providing information about fast-track programs, building schedules around student needs, initiating summer scholarship opportunities, and reevaluating general education requirements in colleges. (Contains 28 references.) (JM) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
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TL;DR: In this paper, social learning theory is used as a theoretical basis for understanding ethical leadership and a constitutive definition of the ethical leadership construct is proposed. But, little empirical research focuses on an ethical dimension of leadership.
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TL;DR: In this article, a literature review focuses on the emerging construct of ethical leadership and compares this construct with related concepts that share a common concern for a moral dimension of leadership (e.g., spiritual, authentic, and transformational leadership).
Abstract: Our literature review focuses on the emerging construct of ethical leadership and compares this construct with related concepts that share a common concern for a moral dimension of leadership (e.g., spiritual, authentic, and transformational leadership). Drawing broadly from the intersection of the ethics and leadership literatures, we offer propositions about the antecedents and outcomes of ethical leadership. We also identify issues and questions to be addressed in the future and discuss their implications for research and practice. Our review indicates that ethical leadership remains largely unexplored, offering researchers opportunities for new discoveries and leaders opportunities to improve their effectiveness.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the validity of the measurement model and factor structure of Bass and Avolio's Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) (Form 5X).
Abstract: In this study, we examined the validity of the measurement model and factor structure of Bass and Avolio’s Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) (Form 5X). We hypothesized that evaluations of leadership—and hence the psychometric properties of leadership instruments—may be affected by the context in which leadership is observed and evaluated. Using largely homogenous business samples consisting of 2279 pooled male and 1089 pooled female raters who evaluated same-gender leaders, we found support for the nine-factor leadership model proposed by Bass and Avolio. The model was configurally and partially metrically invariant—suggesting that the same constructs were validly measured in the male and female groups. Mean differences were found between the male and female samples on four leadership factors (Study 1). Next, using factor-level data of 18 independently gathered samples (N=6525 raters) clustered into prototypically homogenous contexts, we tested the nine-factor model and found it was stable (i.e., fully invariant) within homogenous contexts (Study 2). The contextual factors comprised environmental risk, leader–follower gender, and leader hierarchical level. Implications for use of the MLQ and nine-factor model are discussed.
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TL;DR: Research on work motivation, or the factors that energize, direct, and sustain effort across cultures, is reviewed, showing that developmentally, cross-cultural research in OB is coming of age and critical challenges for future research are highlighted.
Abstract: This article reviews research on cross-cultural organizational behavior (OB). After a brief review of the history of cross-cultural OB, we review research on work motivation, or the factors that energize, direct, and sustain effort across cultures. We next consider the relationship between the individual and the organization, and review research on culture and organizational commitment, psychological contracts, justice, citizenship behavior, and person-environment fit. Thereafter, we consider how individuals manage their interdependence in organizations, and review research on culture and negotiation and disputing, teams, and leadership, followed by research on managing across borders and expatriation. The review shows that developmentally, cross-cultural research in OB is coming of age. Yet we also highlight critical challenges for future research, including moving beyond values to explain cultural differences, attending to levels of analysis issues, incorporating social and organizational contex...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed 93 empirical studies published in the 16 leading management journals from 1996 to 2005 and identified many gaps in both theory and methods, and proposed seven recommendations to address these gaps and advance future research.
885 citations