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The power within

The power within Purpose of this paper – Aims to consider the two scenarios facing a new manager appointee – the organization chart which outlines assignment of authority in the workplace and the involvement in a work group in which teamwork is advocated. Design/methodology/approach – Advises new managers that though they were appointed to their positions, their recognition as leaders has to be earned by their performance. Findings – Observes that if employees choose not to follow – which is voluntary – the manager will find it very hard to be effective. Originality/value – Emphasises what tends to be overlooked. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial and Commercial Training Emerald Publishing

The power within

Gordon Rabey
Industrial and Commercial Training , Volume 37 (2): 5 – Mar 1, 2005
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0019-7858
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10.1108/00197850510584269
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Abstract

Purpose of this paper – Aims to consider the two scenarios facing a new manager appointee – the organization chart which outlines assignment of authority in the workplace and the involvement in a work group in which teamwork is advocated. Design/methodology/approach – Advises new managers that though they were appointed to their positions, their recognition as leaders has to be earned by their performance. Findings – Observes that if employees choose not to follow – which is voluntary – the manager will find it very hard to be effective. Originality/value – Emphasises what tends to be overlooked.

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Industrial and Commercial Training – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Keywords: Leadership; Management effectiveness; Critical success factors

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