Showing papers in "Academy of Management Journal in 1970"
TL;DR: The data reported in this paper suggest that there is a linear positive relationship between employee satisfaction and age, and a linear negative relationship between employees satisfaction and length of service, and that age is positively associated with employee satisfaction.
Abstract: The data reported here suggest: (1) a linear positive relationship between employee satisfaction and age, and (2) a linear negative relationship between employee satisfaction and length of service....
164 citations
TL;DR: A partial survey of the literature of comparative management reveals that there are four major types of explanation of managerial similarities and differences: cultural, economic, psychological, and economic as discussed by the authors...
Abstract: A partial survey of the literature of comparative management reveals that there are four major types of explanation of managerial similarities and differences: cultural, economic, psychological, an
147 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the relevance of technology relevance to organizational structure, and discuss planning models based on problem solving and performance, and propose a planning model for problem solving.
Abstract: Technology relevance to organizational structure, discussing planning models based on problem solving and performance
121 citations
TL;DR: Project managers problems of anomalies and ambiguities in complex missions operation and implementation, discussing interactions with personnel as mentioned in this paper, discuss interactions with the personnel, and discuss the role of anomaly detection and anomaly detection.
Abstract: Project managers problems of anomalies and ambiguities in complex missions operation and implementation, discussing interactions with personnel
67 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a critical analysis of Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness, and various solutions are suggested to improve the model's performance.
Abstract: The authors present a critical analysis of Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness. These criticisms are discussed and various solutions are suggested.
65 citations
TL;DR: In this article, an attempt is made to deepen the understanding of supervisor/subordinate relationships by examining the impact of a supervisor's behavior upon the motivational state of his subordinates. This...
Abstract: An attempt is made here to deepen the understanding of Supervisor/Subordinate relationships by examining the impact of a supervisor's behavior upon the motivational state of his subordinates. This ...
47 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the relationship between control, bases of control, and three categories of satisfaction was analyzed by using both group and individual measures, and a total of 22 measures were used.
Abstract: This study attempts to analyze the relationship between control, bases of control, and three categories of satisfaction. Data are analyzed by using both group and individual measures. A total of 22...
34 citations
TL;DR: In the arena of today's social value problems, the businessman is accused and victimized by his own professional rationale, a rationale derived from traditional economic theory as mentioned in this paper, and this rationale, unli...
Abstract: In the arena of today's social value problems, the businessman is accused and victimized by his own professional rationale—a rationale derived from traditional economic theory. This rationale, unli...
31 citations
TL;DR: Managers' choice of goals, their rating of subordinates, and various organizational and biographical data were related to the managers' Religion Value score as measured by judging religious terms as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Managers' choice of goals, their rating of subordinates, and various organizational and biographical data were related to the managers' Religion Value score as measured by judging religious terms a...
24 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the Thompson, Avery, and Carlson model for career strategies is applied to occupational orientation toward either the employing or non-employing orientations, and the results show that these strategies relate well with occupational orientation.
Abstract: The research reported sought to operationalize the Thompson, Avery, and Carlson model for career strategies, and to relate these strategies to occupational orientation toward either the employing o...
23 citations
TL;DR: A field experiment was conducted in a specialty steel plant that was attempting to improve human relations practices as mentioned in this paper, which included the use of an experimental and a control group and the experimental and control groups were compared.
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted in a specialty steel plant that was attempting to improve human relations practices. The research design included the use of an experimental and a control group and...
TL;DR: In this article, the perceived need satisfactions of United States business executives working in Europe and U.S. business executives living in the continental United States were compared. But the focus was not on the differences between the two groups.
Abstract: This study focuses upon the perceived need satisfactions of United States business executives working in Europe and United States business executives working in the continental U.S. Comparisons of ...
TL;DR: In this article, the focus is on whether differences in man-made variables affect the performance of an organization's development process, and the authors make an initial attempt to work through some of the complex issues involved in organization development via the laboratory approach.
Abstract: This article is an initial attempt to work through some of the complex issues involved in organization development via the laboratory approach. Basically, the focus is on whether differences in man...
TL;DR: Technological forecasting, as distinct from general forecasting activity, has been described as “the probabilistic assessment, on a relatively high confidence level, of future technology transfer.”
Abstract: Technological forecasting, as distinct from general forecasting activity, has been described as “the probabilistic assessment, on a relatively high confidence level, of future technology transfer.”...
TL;DR: In this paper, the author focuses on research that investigates the professional roles occupied by industrial engineers and scientists, and reports the author's opinions regarding research conducted on industrial engineers, scientists.
Abstract: The article reports the author's opinions regarding research conducted on industrial engineers and scientists. The author focuses on research that investigates the professional roles occupied by sc...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a qualitative discussion of the potential costs and benefits associated with the use of PPBS in a public system of higher education, both monetary and nonmoneta costs.
Abstract: This paper presents a qualitative discussion of the potential “costs” and “benefits” associated with the use of PPBS in a public system of higher education. The “costs,” both monetary and nonmoneta...
TL;DR: The major hypothesis explored by as discussed by the authors is that managers of large enterprises have an increasingly urgent socio-humanistic responsibility to create self-actuative self-organizing systems. But the major hypothesis is not supported by empirical evidence.
Abstract: The major hypothesis explored by this paper is that managers of large enterprises—public or private, in any context —have an increasingly urgent socio-humanistic responsibility to create self-actua...
TL;DR: In this article, the organizational and administrative problems associated with interdisciplinary research programs are discussed using an illustrative case, the Ceramic Materials Research Program at the University of Southern California.
Abstract: This paper focuses upon the organizational and administrative problems associated with interdisciplinary research programs—using an illustrative case, the Ceramic Materials Research Program at the ...
TL;DR: A survey revealed a high incidence of job mobility among business faculty, with many changing academic positions after serving only 2 years as discussed by the authors, and job changes appear to be motivated by economic reasons.
Abstract: A survey reveals a high incidence of job mobility among business faculty, with many changing academic positions after serving only 2 years. Job changes appear to be motivated by economic reasons, b...
TL;DR: The current thought and research on leadership effectiveness focuses on adaptive leadership rather than on one best leadership style as discussed by the authors, and Fiedler's Contingency Model attempts to demonstate how...
Abstract: Much of the current thought and research on leadership effectiveness focuses on adaptive leadership rather than on one best leadership style. Fiedler's Contingency Model attempts to demonstate how ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report the authors' opinions regarding a criticism of their article "Some Personal and Situational Correlates of Reactions to Management Development Training", and focus on co...
Abstract: The article reports the authors' opinions regarding a criticism of their article “Some Personal and Situational Correlates of Reactions to Management Development Training.” The authors' focus on co...
TL;DR: In view of the contemporary emphasis on specific research techniques, it is interesting to note how little attention has been directed toward the more general problem of methodology in management t....
Abstract: In view of the contemporary emphasis on specific research techniques, it is interesting to note how little attention has been directed toward the more general problem of methodology in management t...
TL;DR: This research presents a meta-anatomy of decision-making in the context of a knowledge-based model, which aims to provide a scaffolding for future generations of managers to make rational decisions about how to solve recurrent decision problem dilemmas.
Abstract: Rational decision-making is essential for the long-term success of any organization. For lower-level managers, much of their experience in decision-making is derived from recurrent decision problem...
TL;DR: The operational context for the application of systems analysis to modernizing nations and its potential for many applications is discussed.
Abstract: Systems analysis has potential for many applications. But it has pitfalls in use as well. This paper discusses the operational context for the application of systems analysis to modernizing nations...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report on the format and structure of introductory courses in industrial management courses and suggest that introductory management courses should be restructured to account for deve-...
Abstract: The article reports on the format and structure of introductory courses in industrial management. The author suggests that introductory management courses should be restructured to account for deve...
TL;DR: The authors reviewed the books "The Emergence of Manpower Policy, by Garth Mangum and "Manpower Challenge of the 1970's: Institutions and Social Change, by Stanley Ruttenberg".
Abstract: The article reviews the books “The Emergence of Manpower Policy,” by Garth Mangum and “Manpower Challenge of the 1970's: Institutions and Social Change,” by Stanley Ruttenberg.
TL;DR: This paper discusses systems analytic concepts in the context of a university with multiple educational and service missions to assist in the articulation of institutional programs and objectives, contribute to the goal of balanced resource allocations, and improve coordination among decentralized university departments.
Abstract: Several recent articles and studies have suggested the possibility of applying Planning - Programming - Budgeting (PPB), systems analysis and other advanced management concepts to the problems of l...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report the authors' opinions regarding aspects of the generation gap phenomenon that relate to business education in the U.S. The authors focus on the different teaching and research activities.
Abstract: The article reports the authors' opinions regarding aspects of the generation gap phenomenon that relate to business education in the U.S. The authors' focus on the different teaching and research ...
TL;DR: The article as discussed by the authors presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "The Impact on Managers of Frequency of Feedback", from the September 1968 issue of the Academy of Management Journal.
Abstract: The article presents a letter to the editor in response to the article “The Impact on Managers of Frequency of Feedback,” from the September 1968 issue of “Academy of Management Journal.”
TL;DR: A Profile of the Academy of Management Member as mentioned in this paper is a critique of the author's article "A profile of the academy of management member." The author focuses on comparing the data he has collected regarding me...
Abstract: The article reports the author's opinions regarding a critique of his article “A Profile of the Academy of Management Member.” The author focuses on comparing the data he has collected regarding me...