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Happiness and productivity in the workplace The role of transformational leadership

Happiness and productivity in the workplace The role of transformational leadership Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Intense competition and economic uncertainty are prevailing characteristics of today's business world. Such a challenging context demands rigorous endeavor on the part of any firm aiming to acquire or sustain a competitive edge. It is widely acknowledged that a company's best asset is its workforce. Consequently, success is arguably much likelier for those boasting employees who are willing, competent and able to perform effectively throughout their working lives. People are significantly more productive when they are content. That much is obvious. The key then appears to lie in nurturing a workplace environment in which individuals can feel happy and fulfilled. Achieve this goal and motivation levels will rise accordingly. Simple. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Development and Learning in Organizations Emerald Publishing

Happiness and productivity in the workplace The role of transformational leadership

Development and Learning in Organizations , Volume 27 (4): 3 – Jun 21, 2013
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1477-7282
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10.1108/DLO-04-2013-0016
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Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Intense competition and economic uncertainty are prevailing characteristics of today's business world. Such a challenging context demands rigorous endeavor on the part of any firm aiming to acquire or sustain a competitive edge. It is widely acknowledged that a company's best asset is its workforce. Consequently, success is arguably much likelier for those boasting employees who are willing, competent and able to perform effectively throughout their working lives. People are significantly more productive when they are content. That much is obvious. The key then appears to lie in nurturing a workplace environment in which individuals can feel happy and fulfilled. Achieve this goal and motivation levels will rise accordingly. Simple. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

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Development and Learning in Organizations – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 21, 2013

Keywords: Transformational leadership; Employee well‐being; Work engagement; Career success; Employees; Employees attitudes

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