The ties that lead: A social network approach to leadership

This article investigates, for leadership research, the implications of new directions in social network theory that emphasize networks as both cognitive structures in the minds of organizational members and opportunity structures that facilitate and constrain action. We introduce the four core ideas at the heart of the network research program: the importance of relations, actors' embeddedness, the social utility of connections, and the structural patterning of social life. Then we present a theoretical model of how network cognitions in the minds of leaders affect three types of networks: the direct ties surrounding leaders, the pattern of direct and indirect ties within which leaders are embedded in the whole organization and the interorganizational linkages formed by leaders as representatives of organizations. We suggest that these patterns of ties can contribute to leader effectiveness.     

领导干部要树立良好的学习风气

在知识型、学习型社会,学风问题既是党风问题,也是政治问题。对高等院校的领导干部来说,务必身高为范,为人师表,明确学习目的,纠正不良学风,掌握学习方法,丰富知识宝库,为培养高素质的高级专业人才奠定良好的思想基础。     

中国党政官员学历变化和代际更迭研究

经过分析2011年换届的省或自治区的党委常委和十二届至十七届政治局委员的学历,得出学历层次提高和人文学科和社会科学学历增多的结论,与之相伴的是中国领导代际更迭的三部曲:革命运动型官员——技术专家型官员——公共管理型官员。中国党政官员学历转变和代际变迁由多种原因造成:教育的迅速发展给深造创造了条件,部分理工科的干部通过在职教育变成文科;党和国家对于知识的重视,高学历成了晋升的重要阶梯;人文社科类型高层次人才短缺,公共管理型官员治国成世界趋势。党政领导干部学历转变和代际转换的积极影响:公共管理型官员顺应时代的发展,加速推进现代化进程;巩固共产党执政的政治合法性,官员合格型权威提升;多学科门类的领导集体有利于科学决策;弥补治理中的价值理性不足;提高党的执政能力和先进性建设;推动党内民主的发展。     

Leadership and change in the Tasmanian environment movement

Semi-structured interviews with key environmentalists conducted in 2002 suggest strategic decision makers, organisational spokespeople and Green politicians are key leaders of the Tasmanian environmental movement, although charismatic leadership persists following movement routinisation. Routinisation is associated with the rise of non-protest environmental movement organisations addressing mainstream issues such as soil erosion, while protest oriented organisations champion the protection of old growth forests. Disproportionate federal government funding of non-protest organisations underpins tensions between movement leaders. An environmental council representing the diverse interests of the groups and organisations comprising the movement mitigates tensions and strengthens leader integration. Entrenched leaders from the ‘baby boom’ generation hinder the rise of younger leaders. Leader mentoring schemes adopted by movement organisations offer a potential solution to leadership succession in a mature social movement.     

第十一届全国心理技术应用论坛综述

第十一届全国心理技术应用论坛在武汉大学召开,论坛研讨会主要围绕心理技术应用的进展以及心理学在心理治疗和心理健康教育、企业领导和管理、职业生涯发展等方面的应用展开了广泛而深入的探讨。     

新中国三代领导人探索澳门回归的策略

为恢复对澳门行使主权 ,实现澳门早日回归 ,以毛泽东、邓小平、江泽民为核心的新中国我党三代领导人 ,进行了多年不懈的努力和艰辛的探索 ,探索出了一条从“长期打算 ,充分利用”到“一国两制”再到“实现平稳过渡 ,保持长期稳定繁荣”的策略 ,终于使澳门回归祖国怀抱 ,洗雪了数百年来的民族耻辱     

Follower reactions to leader trust violations: A grounded theory of violation types,likelihood of recovery,and recovery process

This paper explores how trust is violated and restored in the leader–follower relationship by analyzing rich stories in everyday trust violation situations. The results suggest a dichotomy of how violations affect trust and its propensity for repair. Recoverable violations are common occurrences from which trust can be recovered, although repeated instances of this type can destroy trust beyond recovery. The process of recovery involves leaders first openly discussing the violation(s) and then providing plans to avoid future violations. Conversely, irrecoverable trust violations destroy trust to such a degree that it cannot be restored and followers withdraw from the relationship. The study advances our understanding of trust violations by showing that recoverable violations include violations based on integrity, competence, and benevolence. Additionally, the typology of trust violations in these unique relationships promotes further investigation.