Categories : *Academy of Management Journal
When Do High Expectations Decrease Performance?
When expectations are high and people face early setbacks, they are likely to feel embarrassed, make excuses, and withdraw from a project.
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How to Speak Up Like a Leader
Researchers explore two different ways of speaking up. One method is more effective for increasing perceptions of leadership. Does it work for everyone?
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Competing Against Rivals Increases Risky Behavior
New research indicates that people are more willing to take strategic risks when competing with rivals than when competing with non-rivals.
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Gender Differences in Delegation: The Problem and the Solution
Males and females have different attitudes about delegating work to their employees. What explains this and what can we do about it?
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When is Transformational Leadership Needed Most?
Researchers examine employee responses to transformational leadership and make recommendations for organizations.
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How Well Can Leaders Assess Creative Ideas?
Researchers find that decision-makers evaluate an idea as creative only if it has high social support.
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Workplace Humor Can Lead to Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Leaders who use humor influence their employees to perform more discretionary behavior in the workplace.
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Can Pay-For-Performance Systems Motivate Low Performers?
Pay-for-performance systems reward high-performers, but how do they impact low-performers? Can these systems be designed to motivate all employees?
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How the Designated Rule-Breaker Impacts Team Performance
Researchers examine how performance is impacted when someone is designated to engage in unethical or illegal behavior on behalf of a team.
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How Leader Humility Boosts Team Performance
Humble leaders inspire employees to adopt collective goals and engage in increased teamwork, leading to a boost in performance.