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Does a self-managed organization leave employees behind? A critical review of the current trend
No full textPurpose
Organizations need to achieve some level of self-management and delegation to run effectively without constant management oversight, which has led to numerous organizational frameworks and models being developed, including TEAL, Holacracy, the Spaghetti Organization, and the Liberated Firm. As a result, we should consider whether employees desire this, and whether it is a 'new future' or just a passing fad or trend. Another question arising from employee encounters is, do we leave some employees behind as they are not confident, or feel inadequate for the new organizational structures, as they require more direction? This paper reviews the literature to explore and answer these questions.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper reviews the literature on self-management frameworks and models in respect to their potential application and in light of the implication for employees.
Findings
Being self-managed throughout all organisations, as most champions of self-managed frameworks may argue, cannot be the solution if it is only appropriate for a subset of workers. We propose a gradual approach: we should implement self-management where it is acceptable, and employees are interested and capable of engaging in the transition to new management frameworks. However, we recommend against attempting self-management in situations where it is inappropriate.
Research Limitations
The paper is based on a review of existing literature with findings derived from general trends and workforce characteristics, but do not account for specific industries, organizational types, or roles. As a result, the conclusions may not be applicable to all organizational contexts or to certain specialized employee groups. Given the restricted breadth of research into SMOs, future research could explore the applicability and success of SMOs in specific contexts.
Practical Implications
Organizations are encouraged to take an incremental approach to implementing self-management frameworks. Instead of enforcing self-management universally, it should only be introduced in areas where employees are willing, capable, and equipped to handle the transition. Further, employers must recognize that self-management is not suitable for all employees. Organizations should assess employee readiness and provide adequate support or alternative structures where needed.
Originality
While the transition to self-managed organisations is widely discussed in the literature, as evidenced by the proliferation of organisational models and frameworks, there has been little discussion of the potential for different organisations to apply such frameworks and models in practice, as well as the implications for employees. Given that the business world is not homogeneous, it is reasonable to assume that not all people are suitable for working without a boss, and this must be considered
Patient-reported outcome measures add value as clinical trial endpoints
No full textAsking patients about their symptoms, functioning and well-being during clinical trials can influence trial outcomes, regulatory decisions and clinical practice
New Zealand blackcurrant extract has no effect on physiological and cardiovascular responses during low-intensity sustained intermittent isometric contractions in men
No full textPurpose: Intake of anthocyanin-rich supplements such as New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) extract for 7 days showed beneficial effects on cardiovascular function at rest and during moderate and high-intensity exercise. The effects of 4- and 7-day intake of 600 mg of NZBC extract on cardiovascular function, femoral artery diameter, muscle force, muscle activity and muscle fatigue during low-intensity sustained intermittent isometric contractions were examined. Methods: Fifteen healthy males (age: 25±6 years, height: 180±7 cm, body mass: 82±8 kg) visited the laboratory on five occasions (familiarisation, days 4 and 7 of placebo (PLA) or NZBC extract intake). Each visit required the participants to hold the isometric contraction of the m.quadriceps femoris at 10% of their isometric maximal voluntary contraction (iMVC) for 5 bouts of 2-min. At the end of each 2-min, an iMVC was performed with subsequent 20 s rest before starting a subsequent bout. Electromyography, isometric muscle force, hemodynamic and ultrasound data were recorded. Results: At days 4 and 7, there were no effects for NZBC extract on systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output, stroke volume, total peripheral resistance and femoral artery diameter. Although the isometric contraction protocol resulted in fatigue, there were no differences between PLA and NZBC extract conditions for isometric muscle force and muscle activity at days 4 and 7 (P>0.05). Conclusion: NZBC extract had no effect on cardiovascular function and exercise-induced fatigue during repeated bouts of low-intensity sustained intermittent isometric contractions of the m.quadriceps femoris, maybe due to the low demand of the exercise model
Creativity and the common third: approaches in education
No full textIn this chapter, we explore the concept of creativity and its relationship to social pedagogy. We begin by setting out our understanding of creativity as a central aspect of the human condition which can be applied to all areas of thought and action, rather than as being confined to specific disciplines such as the Arts. As a contested concept, there is no universally accepted definition of creativity, but we isolate elements of thinking and doing which, for us, typify what creativity means. Next, we highlight some connections between creativity and social pedagogy. In doing so, we aim to expand and enhance understanding of both and suggest opportunities that the lens of creativity offers for developing social pedagogical practice. As educators, we consider briefly the educational policy context and how, within its confines, we can seek to help develop the creative impulse in those with whom we work. We then present a case study which illustrates the synergy between creativity and the social pedagogy principle of the Common Third
Defining suicidality phenotypes for genetic studies: perspectives of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium Suicide Working Group
Get PDFSuicidality phenotypes, consisting of suicidal ideation (SI), suicide attempt (SA), and suicide death (SD), are all heritable but present unique challenges in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) due to their individual complexity, overlap with each other and with related self-harm phenotypes, and varying associations with psychiatric disorders. GWAS have uncovered several loci associated with suicidality phenotypes by meta-analyzing data from multiple cohorts. However, combining datasets from many research groups, where each group may use different study designs, phenotyping instruments, and definitions of suicidality phenotypes, presents challenges. Heterogeneity resulting from these differences can limit genetic discovery; harmonizing phenotype definitions to ensure consistency will greatly improve results. Here, we describe a standardized phenotyping protocol that draws on the expertise of a subgroup of clinicians, researchers, and experts from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium Suicide Working Group to propose consensus definitions for SI, SA, and SD for genetic studies
Assessing monthly habitat quality for bumblebees in grasslands using a habitat trait model: a case study in Worcestershire, UK
Get PDFBumblebee decline in the UK has been associated with land use change from diverse meadows to intensive agriculture. While grasslands can offer the resources that bumblebees need to survive and thrive, the precise availability of resources through the year and between sites can vary due to differences in species composition and management. In this study, we surveyed bumblebee abundance using transects and monitored their habitat using 1-square-meter plots in 2021 and 2022 across five semi-natural grasslands located in Worcestershire, UK. These data were used to build a monthly bumblebee abundance prediction with a Generalized Linear Effects Model (GLME), which was used to rank the sites based on the predicted number of bumblebees. The selected model indicated that bumblebee abundance was most strongly associated with the proportion of the preferred bumblebee forage species and floral richness. Vegetation height and the variation of floral resources coverage had small, non-significant coefficients in this dataset, but were retained as ecologically relevant descriptors and for their contribution to cross-validated performance. Our model successfully identified sites with the lowest bumblebee abundance, and the monthly assessments provided information to guide management actions to improve the habitat quality at a site scale. Our findings are foundational, suggesting directions for future research in broader geographical contexts to validate and refine habitat assessment methods.
Implications for insect conservation: This study highlights crucial implications for insect conservation, demonstrating that targeted management actions based on monthly habitat assessments can significantly enhance the quality of grassland habitats. This approach not only supports bumblebee populations but also other pollinator species within agricultural landscapes
The Students' Handbook for Studying Health and Social Care: Essential Context, Knowledge and Practice Skills for Doing a Successful Degree
No full textThis book provides students with the essential context, knowledge and practice skills required to succeed in your health and social care degree.
Students doing a health and social care degree make a real difference to people’s lives every day in incredible and inspiring ways. Choosing to study health and social care gives you the opportunity to acquire a wide range of essential context, knowledge and practice skills that positively transform both your life and the lives of many others. This book uniquely presents these essential context, knowledge and practice skills in one essential place, to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of
doing a health and social care degree.
Topics covered in the book include health and social care legislation, demographic change, children’s rights, disability, mental health, anatomy and physiology, health and social care regulation, communication skills, teamwork and leadership and reflective practice. It is an indispensable learning resource for health and social care students wishing to succeed in their egree and beyond in a wide range of both health and social care settings, as well as a wide variety of other settings, such as schools, community settings
and welfare organizations
Legislation/laws guiding health and social care practice
No full textLegislation/law is comprehensive in nature, affecting all aspects of our everyday life, even if we do not realise this to be the case. As well as affecting what we do in everyday life, legislation/law also affects what we can or cannot do in practice. This means that knowing what the legislation/law is and how this affects what we can do as practitioners is very important for health and social care practitioners, and this is the focus of this chapter. The chapter starts with a discussion of what legislation/law is and provides a simple definition of legislation/law. The chapter then discusses the importance of legislation/law for health and social care, as this may not always be apparent. The chapter concludes by briefly linking ten key health and social care practice behaviours to key legislation/law. The focus is on detailing how these legislation/laws affect health and social care practice
How to support family carers in providing personal care for people with dementia
No full textThis article outlines how nurses can utilise a series of resources that have been developed to support family carers in providing personal care for people living with dementia
Built-in: How entrepreneurs use their personal brands to build cognitive social capital to foster the venture growth
No full textAt the beginning of their journeys, new ventures are confronted with owner-centricity. In this phase the entrepreneur’s personal brand overlaps with the still-developing brand of the new business entity. As such, building a strong personal brand represents a strategic asset to overcome both the liability of newness and the liability of smallness to attain the legitimacy needed to attract people and money. Indeed, being well suited to communicate identities, personal brands are a strategic means for the founder to stand out from the crowd and accumulate social capital to acquire resources. Yet, despite the relevance of the topic, there is a paucity of research. With the aim of addressing how the personal brand of an entrepreneur could be leveraged to facilitate the formation of cognitive social capital, that is, a shared view of the world needed to ease the exchange of resources, the study adopted a multiple-case study approach investigated through a semiotic method. Findings suggest entrepreneurs foster a shared understanding of the world with their audience through their personal brands leveraged as a cognitive device by developing a narrative that resonates with them. Implications for the community of practice are provided with a range of future research opportunities