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Topics of the day:
1. Early Bird Rates end August 31: Freedom & Responsibility Conference With
Jeff Sachs, Hunter Lovins, Chris Laszlo
2. Undergraduate course for "fundamentals of management"
3. Measures of leadership potential and effectiveness
4. University of Cambridge: Research Assistant/ Associate (Post-Doc) in
Organisational Behaviour
5. Department Chair and Professor position at the University of Missouri
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:42:43 -0400
From: Michael Pirson <
pirson@FORDHAM.EDU>
Subject: Early Bird Rates end August 31: Freedom & Responsibility Conference With Jeff Sachs, Hunter Lovins, Chris Laszlo
Dear colleagues [apologies for cross-posting],
Early Bird registration ends August 31, 2016.
https://www.xing-events.com/freedom_responsibility.htmlWe are happy to invite you to the 4th Humanistic Management Conference held
at the Global Ethic Institute, Tuebingen, Germany, October 13/14, 2016.
*Freedom & Responsibility: Leading for Well-Being*
The conference will feature contributions by :
*Jeffrey D. Sachs*, Columbia University
*Claus Dierksmeier*, University of Tuebingen
*Maurizio Zollo*, Bocconi University
*Chris Laszlo*, Case Western Reserve
*Hunter Lovins*, Natural Capitalism
*Andrew Winston*, Leading for Well-Being,
and many others.
For more information on program:
https://www.xing-events.com/freedom_responsibility.html*Freedom & Responsibility: Leading for Well-Being*
The idea of freedom has been pivotal for the development of modern
capitalism. The socially and economically emancipated individual, the open
market and the modern corporation, based upon voluntary work contracts and
cooperation, have all become synonymous with the concept of a free and open
society. Yet, while in classical freedom philosophies, the notions of
individual and institutional liberty are closely connected to their
respective moral and social responsibilities, within the realm of economics
the relationship between freedom and responsibility has been examined far
less. This may have to do with the fact that certain strands of freedom
theory (namely the ones espoused by the Mont Pelerin Society and the
Chicago School of Economics) have long since dominated the discourse within
business and economics departments, emphasizing much more the importance of
choice than of its ethical orientation and constraints.
Yet, in the last years, corporate scandals have led to increased
questioning of the corporate license to operate. In step with an ever more
acutely felt lack of social and environmental sustainability, the very
freedom of corporations to do business the way they see fit, is coming
under scrutiny. Not incidentally, the United Nations and the OECD, for
instance, have recently called for new economic policies directed to higher
levels of human wellbeing rather than sheer material wealth. These demands
find their correlate in the work on part of the Sustainable Development
Solutions Network (SDSN) to realize crucial sustainability goals worldwide.
Geared to a qualitative optimization of options for all rather than at the
quantitative maximization of choice for some, through such efforts the
dimension of responsibility implicit in the idea of freedom is increasingly
being explicated. The Humanistic Management Network has decided to center
its annual conference on the theme "Freedom & Responsibility / Leading for
Well-Being" so as to examine which conceptions of freedom prove most apt to
bring about a life-conducive economy at service to all humans.
An academic Paper Development Workshop will precede the Conference and will
take place on 12 October 2016 at the Global Ethic Institute. The Workshop
addresses those who submitted papers and whose papers have been selected.
With best wishes,
Michael Pirson
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:55:01 +0100
From: Tatiana Andreeva <
Tatiana.Andreeva@NUIM.IE>
Subject: Re: Undergraduate course for "fundamentals of management"
Dear Zeechan,
you may want to have a look at cases published in Harvard Business review
(they are free for students if your library have subscription to HBR, they
are usually short and cover different topics in management).
For the games, you may want to look through the Journal of Management
Education.
Sorry if this is a too generic response, but potential topics that you may
want to cover in your course are very broad
Good luck!
Kind regards
Dr. Tatiana Andreeva
Lecturer in Management and Organisational Behaviour
cid:B434F189-E6FB-41FB-B9F4-AF454C3D49B6
Scoil Ghnó Ollscoil Mhá Nuad
Maynooth University / School of Business
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
E:
tatiana.andreeva@nuim.ieT: +353 1 4747561
Recent publications:
Andreeva, T., Sergeeva A. (2016)
<
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1748-8583.12100/abstract> The
more the better... Or is it? The contradictory effects of HR practices on
knowledge sharing motivation and behavior, Human Resource Management
Journal, 26: 151171
Andreeva, T., Garanina, T. (2016)
<
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/JIC-07-2015-0062> Do all
elements of intellectual capital matter for organizational performance?
Evidence from Russian context, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 17 Iss
2 pp. 397 412,
Sergeeva, A., Andreeva, T. (2016)
<
http://jmi.sagepub.com/content/25/3/240> Knowledge sharing: bringing the
context back in, Journal of Management Inquiry, Vol. 25, pp. 240-261
From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv
[mailto:
OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Zeeshan ALI
Sent: 17 August 2016 05:39
To:
OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDUSubject: [OB-LIST] Undergraduate course for "fundamentals of management"
Hi all,
I just finished my PhD and recently joined a national university. I am
designing a fundamental course normally known as "fundamentals of
management" for undergraduate students.
I am basically looking for two things. 1) case studies to be
discussed/presented in class. 2) Some activities/class games to teach the
students about fundamental concepts of management in an interesting way. Any
suggestions, documents, weblinks will be highly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Zeeshan Ali
Assistant Professor-Management Sciences
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:02:46 +0000
From: "Menon, Sanjay" <
Sanjay.Menon@LSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: Measures of leadership potential and effectiveness
Hi Sue,
You can check out the following managerial resourcefulness scale:
Kanungo, R. N. & Menon, S. T. (2005). Managerial Resourcefulness: Measuring a Critical Component of Leadership Effectiveness. Journal of Entrepreneurship, 14(1): 39-55.
It has four sub-scales – Goal Directed Problem Orientation, Proactive Analytical Orientation, Problem Focused Perseverance, and Emotional Equanimity.
It can be used as measure of leadership potential as well with minor modifications.
Regards,
Sanjay
Sanjay T. Menon, Ph. D.
Dean of Graduate Studies
Director of India Studies
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Office: (318) 797-5247 Fax: (318) 798-4120
One University Place
Shreveport, Louisiana 71115
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From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:
OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Susan Ashford
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 2:04 PM
To:
OB@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDUSubject: [OB-LIST] Measures of leadership potential and effectiveness
Hi folks,
I am turning to the listserv once again for measurement help. I'm hoping to measure two things. The first is leadership potential. I would like to measure a supervisor's assessment of whether one or more of his or her direct reports has the potential to develop into a leader. Does such a scale exists? Second, I'd like to measure the effectiveness of a person's leadership. There seem to be a lot of different measures of leadership (its emergence and leadership behaviors of various forms). Is there a measure of the perceived effectiveness of a person's leadership contribution? That is, whether the leadership behaviors that the person engaged in were effective in this particular setting or with this particular group.
I'd appreciate any help anyone could give me and I'm happy to summarize responses back to the group.
Thanks in advance,
Sue Ashford
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:31:25 +0000
From: Jochen Menges <
j.menges@JBS.CAM.AC.UK>
Subject: University of Cambridge: Research Assistant/ Associate (Post-Doc) in Organisational Behaviour
Research Assistant/ Associate (Post-Doc) in Organisational Behaviour
Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real world impact to transform individuals, organisations and society. Since 1990, Cambridge Judge has forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.
You will support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. In light of this ambition, we are looking for a post-doctoral researcher to work in the area of leadership, trust and organisational/social decision-making. The research associate holding this post will carry out research under the direction of the KPMG Chair at Cambridge Judge Business School, subject group Organisational Leadership and Decision-Making (
https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/subject-groups/organisational-leadership-decision-making/), and provide a supporting role in the areas of research and educational delivery. Specific duties will include research data collection, analysis and interpretation, teaching, learning and administrative support, liaising and networking, and planning and organising.
You will have a PhD in Organisational Behaviour, Organisational/Social Psychology, or behavioural economics with a specific and clear focus on Organisational Behaviour topics. In addition you should have relevant research experience and demonstrate the ability to publish in peer-reviewed academic journals. Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery are a pre-requisite of this role. You should demonstrate a practical and managerial orientation and a willingness to explore and contribute to corporate exchanges is essential for this role.
The salary will be in the range of £25,023-£28,982 per annum for appointment at Research Assistant level or £28,982-£37,768 per annum for Research Associate level (PhD holders). Successful candidates at Research Associate level who have not been awarded their PhD by the appointment date will be under-appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5) employed on a salary of £28,143 per annum. Upon award of the PhD the individual will be promoted to Research Associate (Grade 7).
This is a fixed term appointment for three years in the first instance.
Further particulars about the position are provided in the attachment.
Further information about Cambridge Judge Business School is available from the website:
http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/home/To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/?category=2. This will take you to the role on the University's Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 29 August 2016
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:06:10 -0500
From: Lin Jiang <
jiangl@MISSOURI.EDU>
Subject: Department Chair and Professor position at the University of Missouri
DEPARTMENT CHAIR AND PROFESSOR
Robert J. Trulaske Sr. College of Business, Department of Management
The Trulaske College of Business at the flagship campus of the University of Missouri seeks applicants for the position of DEPARTMENT CHAIR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT. The Management Department houses a range of management disciplines, including strategy, OB/HR, MIS, and entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will have a scholarly record worthy of full professor rank, experience as a department chair or similar administrative experience, and will be expected to provide leadership to enhance the department's research, teaching, and service missions. Salary is competitive, and the position comes with a named professorship.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Collaborate with the Management faculty to develop a vision and goals for the department, its growth and development, and its role within the College of Business
· Provide leadership, development and mentoring to departmental faculty to enhance scholarly accomplishments
· Create and support a high-quality academic culture that stresses engagement, innovation, and collegiality
· Develop recommendations for hiring, tenure, promotion and evaluation of staff and both full-time and part-time faculty
· Support the delivery of high quality teaching across BS/BA, MBA, and PhD programs
· Manage departmental staff and ongoing operations, including course scheduling, fiscal operations, the development of new courses and programs within the department, and responding to the needs of students
· Engage with alumni and other external constituents to leverage their expertise and to encourage ongoing financial support of the Department, College, and University
EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
· Doctoral degree in Management or related field (e.g., MIS, I/O Psychology, Operations, Management Science, OT, IR) and a scholarly record that qualifies the individual for rank of full professor.
· Experience as a department chair strongly desired, and previous academic administrative experience required
· National scholarly reputation that will enhance the stature of the Department and College.
· Demonstrated commitment to diversity in terms of demographic characteristics and underrepresented groups, and with respect to scholarly pluralism and academic values
· Ability to work with multiple constituencies, including students, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, and other external constituents (e.g., industry leaders, local businesses, professional organizations, etc.).
· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster a positive climate that builds capabilities through consensus and participation
ABOUT THE TRULASKE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
The University of Missouri was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi river. The University of Missouri system includes four campuses (Columbia, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Rolla), with Columbia as its flagship campus (Mizzou). Mizzou is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and is a Carnegie Research I institution.
The College of Business was established in 1914 and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Renamed the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business in 2007, the college is AACSB accredited and houses departments of Management, Marketing, and Finance, as well as the School of Accountancy. The Trulaske College of Business offers BSBA, MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD degrees, as well as a 5-year combined BS/MA degree in Accountancy.
APPLICATIONS:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and applications should be submitted by October 1, 2016.
Questions about the position should be directed to Chris Robert, Ph.D., or Marsha Richins, Ph.D. (committee co-chairs), at
robertc@missouri.edu (573-882-3819), and
richinsm@missouri.edu (573-882-0280).
FURTHER INFORMATION: The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged for this position. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the University's ADA Coordinator at (573) 884-7278 (V/TTY).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants will be notified before rules of confidentiality are relaxed to allow us to contact references, and should be submit
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