PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsMachiavellian personality traits and a competitive worldview form a toxic partnership able to trigger abusive supervision. Measures that include improving productivity of low performing subordinates, create a harmonious organizational climate and make supervisors more aware of the damaging effects of abusive behavior can help companies address the problem effectively.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study revealed the mechanism through which Transformational Leadership (TFL) impacts employee productivity: The authors said TFL first impacts employee “trust” towards managers, helping to create a “social climate” that directly impacts work engagement. Employees respond by increasing their productivity and showing “extra-role customer service” behaviour.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsFirms seeking to attract Gen Z talents need to offer an employee value proposition that considers the attributes most important to the prospective candidates. Through tailored employee branding, marketing campaigns can prove effective by also accounting for gender differences in what is prioritized.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThis literature review paper focuses on the strategic and practical power of knowledge sharing to boost the sustainability of an organization's innovation and competitive edge. The conceptual model divides the knowledge sharing approach across three categories: individual factors, organizational factors, and technical factors. Individual factors included developing T-shaped skills in employees. This broad and deep knowledge helped with making cross-departmental connections. Knowledge is stored and managed through technology systems to give access to anyone the company chooses, to aid problem solving, creativity, and systemized customer service improvements. Leadership must lead by example with cooperative behavior, so employees model this culturally.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.DesignThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA team of researchers based in Serbia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out a survey of companies designed to identify all possible benefits and disadvantages of QMS (quality management systems). The authors found there was a difference in the advantages and disadvantages depending on whether companies fully implemented QMS, or only used it to maintain the certificate.OriginalityThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsHabitual entrepreneurs are prone to all three types of overconfidence (overestimation, overplacement and overprecision) and to overoptimism. Novice entrepreneurs are prone to one type of overconfidence (overestimation) and to overoptimism.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studiesDesign/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in contextFindingsThe study found that the employee’s felt accountability positively impacted their information elaboration which in turn improved their innovative work behavior. This effect was significantly increased by the presence of transformational leadership.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsFirms focusing on their human capital become better positioned to improve performance. Desired outcomes are likelier when initiatives aimed at equipping workers with new competences also consider the impact on the well-being of employees.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe authors reviewed HRD case studies published in three academic journals between 2000 and 2020. They found that the most common approach was exploratory case studies, especially ones with single-case designs. Further analysis revealed that research contributing to theory development by eliciting concepts and their relationships received more attention than case studies providing rich descriptions.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study from China of workers in technology and cultural firms has shown bottom-line mentality (BLM) has a negative impact on employee innovation. This happens because it increases psychological contract breach (PCB) between management and employees.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.