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International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management

International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management (IJCLM)

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International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management (2 papers in press)

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  • Anticipating a renaissance in organisation and management theories   Order a copy of this article
    by Sasanka Sekhar Chanda 
    Abstract: Management and organisation theories have, by and large, relied on direct or indirect coercion or enticements to obtain cooperation from employees. The wisdom of Selznick, Simon and others to inspire organisational members to contribute to group goals through identification with the organisation - has been relatively under-emphasised. Moreover, organisation and management principles display a rather instrumental character. Yet, the all-round connectivity characterising the Internet Age poses challenges to rosy accounts of effective leadership by outing the darkest deeds of the most powerful. It is therefore necessary to free up inquiry and knowledge of wherewithal from the narrow confines of instrumentality and mathematical tractability. Taking advantage of the advances in computing technology and the philosophy of science, complexity principles need to be better incorporated into management and leadership concepts. Can organisation and management theory deliver that renaissance?
    Keywords: evolution; internet age; management theory; organisation; renaissance.

  • Impact of leaders humour on employee creativity: a model incorporating affective commitment and task resource in mediating role of work environment   Order a copy of this article
    by Mustafa Hassan, Wilayat Shah, Chen Junfei, Zahid Ullah Khan, Sima W. M. Abadi 
    Abstract: Background: In high-stress environments like Pakistans commercial banking sector, fostering workplace creativity presents significant challenges. Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping an environment that encourages innovation. Purpose: This study explores the effect of leaders humour on employee creativity, focusing on the mediating roles of affective commitment and task resources, and the moderating role of the work environment within the commercial banking sector of Pakistan. Design/Methodology/Approach: Utilising a quantitative approach, data from 355 employees across various banks in the Kharian/Jhelum region were analysed through factor analysis and structural equation modelling using SPSS-21 and AMOS-24. Findings: Results demonstrate that leaders humour significantly increases employee creativity, with affective commitment and task resources acting as mediators. The study also identifies the work environments crucial moderating role, enhancing the positive effects of affective commitment and task resources on the humourcreativity relationship. Implications: For leaders in high-stress industries, adopting humour can be a strategic tool to boost creativity by fostering affective commitment and optimising task resources. This approach not only promotes a creative work culture but also enhances job satisfaction and organisational commitment.
    Keywords: leaders humour; task resources; affective commitment; employee creativity; work environment.

 

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