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1. Importance Placed on Managerial Leadership Competencies across Countries: What Managers Need to Know

Author

Kowske, Brenda J. and Anthony, Kshanika

Abstract

This study examines the importance placed on managerial competencies across countries. A partial replication of work done 5 years ago, this research demonstrated that various countries' managers have changed the emphasis placed on some managerial competencies. Overall, results showed that many managerial competencies have similar amounts of importance placed upon them regardless of managerial location. However, other competencies have shown significant differences between countries. Implications of the findings for HRD are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)

Published
2005

2. Career and Technical Education in the Late 1990s: A Descriptive Study

Author

Stone, James R., III, Kowske, Brenda J., and Alfeld, Corinne

Abstract

We examined the prevalence of specific career and technical education (CTE) programs and activities in American high schools in the late 1990s, following a decade of education reform. We also examined the extent to which CTE-oriented professional development is available to school staff and explored the other kinds of supports offered in schools to facilitate career and technical education. School Survey data from 1996 and 2000 from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 showed CTE programs were created or strengthened in the early 1990s, most notably in the areas of business and technology. School administrators perceived that CTE enrollment (a) increased during the 1990s due to the availability of these programs, and (b) were not affected by changes in graduation requirements. We also found that most schools offered more career development programs than work-based learning or specific CTE activities. We concluded that CTE has made significant strides in the 1990.

Published
2004

6. Managing globally: managing a diverse, global environment is critical today--how you do it depends on where you are

Author

Nilsen, Dianne, Kowske, Brenda, and Anthony, Kshanika

Subjects
Human resource directors -- Practice, Management -- Evaluation, Business communication, Business, Human resources and labor relations
Abstract

Today's global business environment makes the job of the manager more complex and difficult. Few businesses are immune from globalization's influence as they expand into new markets, outsource across borders [...]

Published
2005

7. How to be more engaged at work

Author

Kowske, Brenda

Subjects
Employee motivation, Human resources and labor relations
Abstract

Byline: Brenda Kowske Are you excited to go to work in the morning? How about the people you have hired or manage? An engaged employee is every manageras dream, and, [...]

Published
2011

17. RESPECT.

Author

Wiley, Jack and Kowske, Brenda

Subjects
JOB satisfaction, RESPECT, EMPLOYEE attitudes, QUALITY of work life, EMPLOYEE morale, JOB security, WORK environment, INDUSTRIAL sociology
Abstract

Organizations deliver superior results when their employees feel satisfied with their jobs. In RESPECT, Jack Wiley and Brenda Kowske use data from surveys of over 200,000 workers to distill employee satisfaction into seven fundamental needs: recognition, exciting work, security of employment, pay, education and career growth, conditions at work, and truth (RESPECT). They argue that employers who meet these needs not only reduce turnover, but outperform their competitors financially. Most importantly, Wiley and Kowske show why giving employees what they want is a marketplace imperative—as well as the right thing to do.

Published
2014

19. Turning 'Survive' into 'Thrive': Managing Survivor Engagement in a Downsized Organization.

Author

Kowske, Brenda, Lundby, Kyle, and Rasch, Rena

Subjects
DOWNSIZING of organizations, EMPLOYEE attitudes, LAYOFFS, LABOR productivity, LABOR turnover, MANAGEMENT styles, WORK environment, JOB security, EMPLOYEE empowerment
Abstract

The articles discuss the effect that downsizing can have on the workplace environment and the attitudes and productivity of the workers who survived the layoffs. Some research has shown that while downsizing is usually undertaken to reduce costs and increase efficiency, there may be limited long term benefits due to worker turnover, dissatisfaction and disengagement. The authors suggest that managers can mitigate against the negative aspects of downsizing by communicating with employees about the changes and the subsequent vision for the future of the organization. Dealing with the remaining employees in a fair and supportive manner can help create an environment of trust after downsizing has taken place.

Published
2009

20. Rolaids® or Revolution: Three Scenarios for the Future of Work Stress and Employee Health Costs.

Author

Kowske, Brenda and Woods, Cory

Subjects
JOB stress, EMPLOYER-sponsored health insurance, QUALITY of work life
Abstract

The author discusses the future of business management in the 21st century and focuses on ways in which companies can reduce work stress on their employees. Work stress can cause health problems for employees, which drives up the cost of employer health insurance. Work stress can be reduced by having a good relationship with managers, being paid well, and being part of a team that is large enough to accomplish its goals on time.

Published
2008

21. Managing Globally.

Author

Nilsen, Dianne, Kowske, Brenda, and Anthony, Kshanika

Subjects
PERSONNEL management, DIVERSITY in the workplace, EMPLOYMENT practices, MANAGEMENT styles, INTERNATIONAL business enterprises, GLOBALIZATION, MANAGEMENT
Abstract

Focuses on the findings of a study on the strategies adopted by employers in managing employees with cultural differences conducted by Personal Decisions International. Challenges in managing employees with inherent differences based on their heritage and culture; Management styles of multinational companies in Japan and Latin America; Impact of globalization on the context of personnel management.

Published
2005

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