Classical Theories of Motivation

The previous articles in this module introduced the phenomenon of workplace violence with some contemporary examples. This article provides some pointers on how to avoid the same and prevent violent incidents from happening. First, it should be noted that early signs of potential workplace violence should not be ignored and should not be left for […]

Leadership in the real world is quite different from what is taught in business schools and colleges. For instance, many leaders often confront the problems of scarcities and other constraints which are situational and unique to the geographical location in which they operate. The example of the multinational CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) who have contend […]

Success Factors for Teams There are many factors that ensure a team’s success or failure. Among them, the three most important factors are: The nature of the leadership of the team along with a shared vision and sense of purpose The collaborative nature of the team; and The way in which the team members are […]

Leaders are essentially people who know their goals and have the power to influence the thoughts and actions of others to garner their support and cooperation to achieve these goals. In-case of leaders these goals are rarely personal and generally to serve the larger good. Ever since man was a hunter gatherer and lived in […]

Effective Communication is significant for managers in the organizations so as to perform the basic functions of management, i.e., Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling. Communication helps managers to perform their jobs and responsibilities. Communication serves as a foundation for planning. All the essential information must be communicated to the managers who in-turn must communicate the […]