Management Theory and Practice

Over the last decade, the field of organization studies has been characterized by a proliferation of divergent perspectives. Using bibliometric techniques, this paper examines the extent to which this state of differentiation may be associ ated with regional differences in scholarly orientation, specifically, between…

There has been a growing debate about the role of history in management research with several authors making suggestions on how to bring the two (back) together and others even highlighting the need for a “historic turn”. What we argue in this paper is that, while history was indeed sidelined by the scientization of m…

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate whether and how leadership practices that facilitate a positive emotional climate (the “PEC practices”) are related to organizational outcomes in terms of performance (increase in revenue), strategic growth, and outcome growth. Design/methodology/approach A panel stu…

There has been a growing debate about the role of history in management research with several authors making suggestions on how to bring the two (back) together and others even highlighting the need for a “historic turn”. What we argue in this paper is that, while history was indeed sidelined by the scientization of m…

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• EMİN KAHYA

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• HALİL CEM SAYIN

The quality-accreditation process known as ISO 9000, a longtime standard for manufacturers in over 90 countries, is gradually being adopted by hospitality companies. A survey of 34 ISO 9000-certified hospitality operators in the UK found mixed opinions regarding the benefits stemming from that accreditation. Studies i…

• METİN KOZAK

Defining Management charts the expansion of management as an idea and practice from a time when it was limited to churches and households to its current ubiquity, focusing in particular on the role of business schools, consultants, and business media in this process. How did an entire industry develop around business…

The study discussed in this article questions whether certain reward practices used by organizations are better than others when comparing the employee results based on TQM. We first examine reward systems and TQM relevant literature. After related literature review, reward practices have been handled in two groups as…

With early characterization of the 1970s in the background, this paper examines change and differentiation within organizational studies in Europe over the last three decades. In doing so, it draws upon theories on change in scientific fields and institutional ideas in organizational analysis. The two main questions a…

(2008). Preface: The Transfer of Management Knowledge to Peripheral Countries. International Studies of Management & Organization: Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 3-16.