A company is only as successful as its leaders. Becoming a leader is not always easy, but there are ways to lay the foundation. Core values are essential to create a good working atmosphere in the team. There are various aspects of leadership - such as the role of vision and emotion - that need to be considered. Dr. Richard Young wants to raise awareness on various leadership practices for optimizing performance and job satisfaction on knowledge workers.
What are best leadership practices for managing employee performance in the financial industry? Which methods affect their job satisfaction? And which management styles permit an organization to increase wоrklоаd without negative impact on the team and its members?
To ensure a detailed overview of different management practices and their effects on employees, the author bases his research on qualitative interviews, observation, and document analysis. 200 IT managers and 1000 еmplоyееs in the financial industry were observed and interviewed. The publication is directed to leaders who want to build a healthy and growing company. To achieve this, they have to define leadership principles that articulate and translate the organization’s core values into behaviors. The right tools and training will help knowledge workers to distribute the principles in the company.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER 1
- INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND
- STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
- PURPOSE STATEMENT
- SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
- SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE STUDY OF LEADERSHIP
- NATURE OF THE STUDY
- RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
- DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
- ASSUMPTIONS
- SCOPE OF THE STUDY
- LIMITATIONS AND DELIMITATIONS
- SUMMARY
- CHAPTER 2
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- INTRODUCTION
- MANAGERS
- FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPLOYEE RETENTION
- Management Effectiveness
- Employee Motivation
- Compensation Structure
- Job Security
- Compensation
- Job Satisfaction
- Job Outlook
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to explore effective leadership practices and strategies for optimizing performance and job satisfaction in the financial industry. The study specifically focuses on identifying management practices that impact the job satisfaction of IT employees, determining which management styles allow for increased workload without negatively impacting employee retention, and evaluating the effectiveness of these management styles.
- The impact of leadership styles on employee job satisfaction, retention, and organizational efficiency.
- The relationship between management practices, employee workload, and job satisfaction.
- The role of communication in fostering trust, respect, and employee engagement.
- The challenges of achieving work-life balance in a rapidly changing and globalized workplace.
- The importance of knowledge management and HR policy in developing employee capability.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 introduces the study, outlining its background, problem statement, purpose, significance, and scope. It also defines key terms, discusses the theoretical framework, and identifies the research questions guiding the study. Chapter 2 delves into a comprehensive literature review, exploring existing research and theories related to leadership, employee retention, and factors that influence job satisfaction. The chapter examines the role of managers, management effectiveness, employee motivation, compensation structures, job security, and other factors influencing employee retention and satisfaction.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This book focuses on leadership practices, employee performance, job satisfaction, workload management, communication, work-life balance, knowledge management, and HR policy in the financial industry. The research explores effective leadership styles, employee retention strategies, and the influence of management practices on employee satisfaction and organizational efficiency.
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- Dr. Richard Young (Author), 2021, Leadership Practices for Optimizing Performance and Job Satisfaction in the Financial Industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1127249
