- Business Administration Department
Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences
University of Petra
Amman-Jordan
Hala A . Sabri
University of Petra, Business, Faculty Member
- Petra University, Business administration, Faculty Memberadd
- Professor of Management at the Department of Business Administration, at the University of Petra in Amman, Jordan. A ... moreProfessor of Management at the Department of Business Administration, at the University of Petra in Amman, Jordan. A graduate of Leeds University Business School, United Kingdom. Her research interests include organizational culture, comparative cross-cultural managementedit
This paper reviews some aspects of cultural interaction within the inter-faith societies of the Eastern Mediterranean region; a region in which the three monotheistic religions, namely: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, have emanated and... more
This paper reviews some aspects of cultural interaction within the inter-faith societies of the Eastern Mediterranean region; a region in which the three monotheistic religions, namely: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, have emanated and prospered achieving a powerful role in defining people’s values and identities, and helping them to coexist and interact together, for centuries, with tolerance and co-operation. By the early seventh century, although Islam had become the most prevalent religion in the Eastern Mediterranean region and throughout Arabia, a few tribes still adhered to their Christian or Jewish faiths, and were free to perform their tradition within a society that encouraged, and still does, multiculturalism and freedom of faith. Thus, the first part of the paper highlights some principles and values of the Islamic religion which affirm tolerance, unity of humanity and fair dealing within multicultural and multi-religious societies. The second part illustrates multicult...
As considerable research has examined cultural influences on organizations exploring if cultural similarities between nations might lead businesses to matched structures arise an important issue. Hence, this study aims to examine the... more
As considerable research has examined cultural influences on organizations exploring if cultural similarities between nations might lead businesses to matched structures arise an important issue. Hence, this study aims to examine the structure of Jordanian and Japanese companies on subjective cultural and the objective structural characteristics. The cultural characteristics of Jordan and Japan were established on their power distance and uncertainty avoidance orientations, and the structural characteristics were established on the locus of decision making and the degree of structuring of activities. The sample comprised of twelve companies each from Jordan and Japan matched in size, dependence and operation technology. Data of the Jordanian companies were collected through structured interviews and data of Japanese companies were derived from Azumi and McMillan's study (1975) that used the same instrument of measurement. The analysis revealed that on the cultural dimensions a "full bureaucracy" is a preferred structure in Jordan and Japan because it fits the desired 'pyramid form' in the minds of Jordanian and Japanese managers, but on the structural dimensions, results revealed that companies in Jordan and Japan are designed in a "personnel bureaucracy" form of structure. The results have implications for further research in cross-cultural comparative management.
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Organizational Structure, Similar Cultures, Japan, Jordan
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Organizational Structure, Similar Cultures, Japan, Jordan
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This paper examines the impact of information technology (IT) adoption and managers‘ political behavior on employees‘ participation in decision-making. The study draws its findings from a questionnaire survey in which 235 Jordanian... more
This paper examines the impact of information technology (IT) adoption and managers‘ political behavior on employees‘ participation in decision-making. The study draws its findings from a questionnaire survey in which 235 Jordanian managers have participated. Two characteristics are focused on as having an impact on participation in decision making: the role of information in the decision process and the political behavior of individuals. Results revealed that Jordanian managers adopt information technology appropriately as a tool for sharing information and enhancing decision making process. Results also revealed that contrary to what was expected, Jordanian managers do not tend towards large inclination for pursuing political tactics to affect decision-making and withholding information as a mean of control.
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This study aims to investigate the culture bound and culture free propositions within a cross cultural approach. Specifically, the study examines if relationships between context and structure are stable and transcend national... more
This study aims to investigate the culture bound and culture free propositions within a cross cultural approach. Specifically, the study examines if relationships between context and structure are stable and transcend national differences, and second it examines if certain configuration of structure is preferred in different cultures according to their power distance and uncertainty avoidance orientations.
The study first analyzes the structure of twelve Jordanian companies then compares the findings with those reported by Horvath, McMillan, Azumi and Hickson on British, Japanese and Swedish matched samples. Consistent with previous research, the findings confirmed that relationships between context and structure transcend national differences between the four cultures. Yet, the existing structure for companies in Jordan, Japan, Britain and Sweden did not fit well the suggested desired structure
in each culture on its power distance and uncertainty avoidance cultural orientations.
Keywords: Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Organizational Structure, Culture Bound, Culture free
The study first analyzes the structure of twelve Jordanian companies then compares the findings with those reported by Horvath, McMillan, Azumi and Hickson on British, Japanese and Swedish matched samples. Consistent with previous research, the findings confirmed that relationships between context and structure transcend national differences between the four cultures. Yet, the existing structure for companies in Jordan, Japan, Britain and Sweden did not fit well the suggested desired structure
in each culture on its power distance and uncertainty avoidance cultural orientations.
Keywords: Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Organizational Structure, Culture Bound, Culture free
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This study examines the issue of knowledge management and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance in the Arab business environment. The study adopts an analytical approach and provides different perspectives to knowledge and... more
This study examines the issue of knowledge management and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance in the Arab business environment. The study adopts an analytical approach and provides different perspectives to knowledge and knowledge management and their relation to information management. The study presents also an analysis of the leadership's role in creating a supporting culture for employees in which they share the management's vision and be aware of their role in achieving it. Finally, the study discusses the situation of knowledge attainment and knowledge transfer in Arab countries and presents futuristic scenarios for prospects of knowledge in Arab societies. Keywords: Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Society, Arab Societies, and Leadership.
This study explores state of human capital in the Arab business environment and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance. It adopts an analytical approach and presents an investigation of Leaders ’ role in creating a supporting... more
This study explores state of human capital in the Arab business environment and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance. It adopts an analytical approach and presents an investigation of Leaders ’ role in creating a supporting culture for human capital in which they share the management's vision and being aware of their role in achieving it. The study sets a proposed framework on how to transform Arab bureaucracies into knowledge creating organizations by means of a transformational leadership that has the ability to create the right culture in which information sharing, learning and knowledge formation should be part of the organizational norm. The topic merits investigation because it takes place at a time when Arab youths are emphasizing democratic change in Arab leadership styles and political systems. Hence, a fundamental transformation, which creates an acceptance and eagerness to do things differently, is required in Arab management and leadership styles to keep pa...
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Knowledge management (KM) has become well established in organization and management theory. In their enthusiastic quest in the field of knowledge management, organization theorists and information system developers however, mostly... more
Knowledge management (KM) has become well established in organization and management theory. In their enthusiastic quest in the field of knowledge management, organization theorists and information system developers however, mostly discussed knowledge management from one single perspective, overlooking the need to treating it from a multidisciplinary management is not just computer and information systems; it embodies organizational processes that seek to augment the creative, intelligent, and innovative capacity of human beings. Therefore, there are moral and ethical implications of artificial intelligences that need to be raised and discussed.
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Abstract: This study provides an in depth assessment of the main drivers of risk impeding private higher education institutions in Jordan. The study adopts an analytical approach that incorporates reviewing available literature and... more
Abstract: This study provides an in depth assessment of the main drivers of risk impeding private higher education institutions in Jordan. The study adopts an analytical approach that incorporates reviewing available literature and conducting interviews and discussions with some shareholders and board of trustees ' members in addition to faculty members and students of private universities. The analysis revealed that although private universities in Jordan are making progress and provide important contributions to the economy, however, they face important strategic and operational risks in addition to other compliance, financial and reputational risks. These risks include educational delivery systems, quality of academic programs, executive management, competition, and utilization of new technologies, compliance with accrediting agencies, financial issues, societal perception, students ' violence, and demographic challenges. The study concludes that private universities ne...
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Abstract: The global financial crisis that unfolded in 2008 presents leaders and managers with many challenges. Yet, the lessons of this crisis also present opportunities to create more responsive and flexible organizations capable of... more
Abstract: The global financial crisis that unfolded in 2008 presents leaders and managers with many challenges. Yet, the lessons of this crisis also present opportunities to create more responsive and flexible organizations capable of overcoming the risks and troubles more effectively. However, in the midst of this crisis it is apparent that most of the attention seems to be devoted to changing regulatory structures and rules that affect corporate governance and the financial markets. This paper argues that the root causes of such crisis are deep and unlikely to be addressed through public policy or external means alone. Most of the problems during this financial crisis can be traced to that most CEOs and executives did not actually pay attention to their company's culture as they did with regard to their profits, assets, brands, and quality of products and services. The paper then explores the vulnerability of firms whose executives fail to manage their company's culture ...
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This study aims at examining Jordanian managers' leadership styles in light of their cultural values. The study considered the cultural orientations of power distance and uncertainty avoidance, as independent variables, and... more
This study aims at examining Jordanian managers' leadership styles in light of their cultural values. The study considered the cultural orientations of power distance and uncertainty avoidance, as independent variables, and task-people leadership styles as dependent variables. The study expected that, for cultural reasons, Jordanian managers' leadership style will be greater on task than people style. The results of the study sustained this hypothesis and showed that Jordanian managers adopted task style of leadership because they are more concerned in production and performance than people and relationships. The results also revealed that male, non-university graduates, and young managers were specifically more concerned in implementing task than people style of leadership. The study concludes that any change in Jordanian managers' leadership styles, can be achieved through cultural change in managerial values, and can benefit from the prevailing styles in other culture...
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The impact of national culture on organizational structure and culture : an examination of the culture bound and culture freehypotheses in a Jordanian context، للحصول على النص الكامل يرجى زيارة مكتبة الحسين بن طلال في جامعة اليرموك او... more
The impact of national culture on organizational structure and culture : an examination of the culture bound and culture freehypotheses in a Jordanian context، للحصول على النص الكامل يرجى زيارة مكتبة الحسين بن طلال في جامعة اليرموك او زيارة موقعها الالكتروني
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Abstract: This study investigates the defining characteristics of Arab management and takes into account the impact of societal and cultural factors on Arab managerial practices that provoked different opinions in the field of management... more
Abstract: This study investigates the defining characteristics of Arab management and takes into account the impact of societal and cultural factors on Arab managerial practices that provoked different opinions in the field of management thought. The proposition merits investigation because it takes place in the wake of the Arab Spring that emphasizes democratic change in Arab leadership styles and political systems. Hence, any evaluation of the underlying causes of this turmoil would recognize that a fundamental transformation in Arab management and leadership styles is also required; a transformation that creates an acceptance and eagerness to do things differently, and to keep pace with the rapidly developing societal and cultural environment. To achieve its objective, the study adopts a qualitative content analysis that incorporates the review and analysis of different studies that highlight features of Arab societal culture and the varied perspectives of Arab management styles....
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Knowledge management (KM) has become well established in organization and management theory. In their enthusiastic quest in the field of knowledge management, organization theorists and information system developers however, mostly... more
Knowledge management (KM) has become well established in organization and management theory. In their enthusiastic quest in the field of knowledge management, organization theorists and information system developers however, mostly discussed knowledge management from one single perspective, overlooking the need to treating it from a multidisciplinary perspective, by means of relating it to different factors such as information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI). This study aims to fill this gap. It seeks to examine the interrelationship between knowledge management, information technology and artificial intelligence. It argues that knowledge management is not just computer and information systems; it embodies organizational processes that seek to augment the creative, intelligent, and innovative capacity of human beings. Therefore, there are moral and ethical implications of artificial intelligences that need to be raised and discussed.
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This study explores state of human capital in the Arab business environment and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance. It adopts an analytical approach and presents an investigation of Leaders’ role in creating a supporting... more
This study explores state of human capital in the Arab business environment and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance. It adopts an analytical approach and presents an investigation of Leaders’ role in creating a supporting culture for human capital in which they share the management's vision and being aware of their role in achieving it. The study sets a proposed framework on how to transform Arab bureaucracies into knowledge creating organizations by means of a transformational leadership that has the ability to create the right culture in which information sharing, learning and knowledge formation should be part of the organizational norm. The topic merits investigation because it takes place at a time when Arab youths are emphasizing democratic change in Arab leadership styles and political systems. Hence, a fundamental transformation, which creates an acceptance and eagerness to do things differently, is required in Arab management and leadership styles to keep pace...
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This study provides an in depth assessment of the main drivers of risk impeding private higher education institutions in Jordan. The study adopts an analytical approach that incorporates reviewing available literature and conducting... more
This study provides an in depth assessment of the main drivers of risk impeding private higher education institutions in Jordan. The study adopts an analytical approach that incorporates reviewing available literature and conducting interviews and discussions with some shareholders and board of trustees' members in addition to faculty members and students of private universities. The analysis revealed that although private universities in Jordan are making progress and provide important contributions to the economy, however, they face important strategic and operational risks in addition to other compliance, financial and reputational risks. These risks include educational delivery systems, quality of academic programs, executive management, competition, and utilization of new technologies, compliance with accrediting agencies, financial issues, societal perception, students' violence, and demographic challenges. The study concludes that private universities need to place ri...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of work values on leadership styles and to introduce new findings when Hofstede's work value orientations are applied to other different cultural domains (i.e. Jordan).... more
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of work values on leadership styles and to introduce new findings when Hofstede's work value orientations are applied to other different cultural domains (i.e. Jordan).
Design/methodology/approach - A survey of 235 Jordanian managers was undertaken using two instruments of measurement: the "Cultural Attitude Inventory" and the "T-P" Leadership Questionnaire: An Assessment of Style."
Findings - Results confirmed the anticipated relation between 'task' leadership style and Jordanian managers' values of power distance and uncertainty avoidance, but they did not confirm the anticipated relation between 'people' leadership style and collectivist values of Jordanian managers.
Originality/value - The results have important implications for the management of international and transnational organizations who may need to consider whether promoting a consistent world-wide leadership style would be more or less beneficial than adopting a style that matches the needs of different cultures. Main recommendations of the research were that theories of culture should be re-evaluated and up-dated periodically and that increased awareness into the various characteristics of culture and leadership style may assist in understanding human resources behavior, identifying necessary organizational changes and developing a more efficient organization.
Keywords: Hofstede, Work Value Orientations, Leadership Styles, Jordan.
Paper type: Research paper
Design/methodology/approach - A survey of 235 Jordanian managers was undertaken using two instruments of measurement: the "Cultural Attitude Inventory" and the "T-P" Leadership Questionnaire: An Assessment of Style."
Findings - Results confirmed the anticipated relation between 'task' leadership style and Jordanian managers' values of power distance and uncertainty avoidance, but they did not confirm the anticipated relation between 'people' leadership style and collectivist values of Jordanian managers.
Originality/value - The results have important implications for the management of international and transnational organizations who may need to consider whether promoting a consistent world-wide leadership style would be more or less beneficial than adopting a style that matches the needs of different cultures. Main recommendations of the research were that theories of culture should be re-evaluated and up-dated periodically and that increased awareness into the various characteristics of culture and leadership style may assist in understanding human resources behavior, identifying necessary organizational changes and developing a more efficient organization.
Keywords: Hofstede, Work Value Orientations, Leadership Styles, Jordan.
Paper type: Research paper
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This study applies a cross-cultural approach to examine if relationships between context and structure are stable and transcend national differences, and if certain configuration of structure is desired in different cultures according to... more
This study applies a cross-cultural approach to examine if relationships between context and structure are stable and transcend national differences, and if certain configuration of structure is desired in different cultures according to their power distance and uncertainty avoidance orientations. The study first analyzes the structure of twelve Jordanian companies then compares the findings with those reported by Horvath, McMillan, Azumi and Hickson on British, Japanese and Swedish matched samples. Consistent with previous research, the findings confirmed that relationships between context and structure transcend national differences. Yet, the existing organizational structure in Jordan, Japan, Britain and Sweden did not fit well the desired structure in each culture on its power distance and uncertainty avoidance orientations. The study concludes that the classification of some cultures, on certain dimensions, could be considered valid but only after careful examination, and that international instruments of measurement might be useful when used in similar cultures, but it might provide a misleading picture if the cultural peculiarities were not taken into account.
Keywords: Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Organizational Structure, Culture Bound, Culture Free, Cross-Cultural
Keywords: Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Organizational Structure, Culture Bound, Culture Free, Cross-Cultural
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As considerable research has examined cultural influences on organizations exploring if cultural similarities between nations might lead businesses to matched structures arise an important issue. Hence, this study aims to examine the... more
As considerable research has examined cultural influences on organizations exploring if cultural similarities between nations might lead businesses to matched structures arise an important issue.
Hence, this study aims to examine the structure of Jordanian and Japanese companies on subjective
cultural and the objective structural characteristics. The cultural characteristics of Jordan and Japan were established on their power distance and uncertainty avoidance orientations, and the
structural characteristics were established on the locus of decision making and the degree of
structuring of activities. The sample comprised of twelve companies each from Jordan and Japan matched in size, dependence and operation technology. Data of the Jordanian companies were collected through structured interviews and data of Japanese companies were derived from Azumi
and McMillan’s study (1975) that used the same instrument of measurement. The analysis revealed that on the cultural dimensions a “full bureaucracy” is a preferred structure in Jordan and Japan because it fits the desired ‘pyramid form’ in the minds of Jordanian and Japanese managers, but on
the structural dimensions, results revealed that companies in Jordan and Japan are designed in a “personnel bureaucracy” form of structure. The results have implications for further research in cross-cultural comparative management.
Keywords: Organizational Structure, Similar Cultures, Japan, Jordan
Hence, this study aims to examine the structure of Jordanian and Japanese companies on subjective
cultural and the objective structural characteristics. The cultural characteristics of Jordan and Japan were established on their power distance and uncertainty avoidance orientations, and the
structural characteristics were established on the locus of decision making and the degree of
structuring of activities. The sample comprised of twelve companies each from Jordan and Japan matched in size, dependence and operation technology. Data of the Jordanian companies were collected through structured interviews and data of Japanese companies were derived from Azumi
and McMillan’s study (1975) that used the same instrument of measurement. The analysis revealed that on the cultural dimensions a “full bureaucracy” is a preferred structure in Jordan and Japan because it fits the desired ‘pyramid form’ in the minds of Jordanian and Japanese managers, but on
the structural dimensions, results revealed that companies in Jordan and Japan are designed in a “personnel bureaucracy” form of structure. The results have implications for further research in cross-cultural comparative management.
Keywords: Organizational Structure, Similar Cultures, Japan, Jordan
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This paper reviews aspects of cultural interaction within the inter-faith societies of the Eastern Mediterranean region; a region in which the three monotheistic religions, namely: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, have emanated and... more
This paper reviews aspects of cultural interaction within the inter-faith societies of the Eastern Mediterranean region; a region in which the three monotheistic religions, namely: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, have emanated and prospered achieving a powerful role in defining people’s values and identities, and helping them to coexist and interact together, for centuries, with tolerance and co-operation. By the early of the seventh century, although Islam had become the most prevalent religion in the Eastern Mediterranean region and throughout Arabia, a few tribes still adhered to their Christian or Jewish faiths, and were free to perform their tradition within a society that encouraged, and still does, multiculturalism and freedom of faith.
The first part of the paper highlights some principles and values of the Islamic religion which affirm tolerance, unity of humanity and fair dealing within multicultural and multi-religious societies. The second part illustrates multiculturalism in Jordan, one of the countries of the Middle East. It also examines some aspects of inter-faith interaction between Christian and Muslim Arabs and indicates how religious differences between them are compensated by cultural commonalties that promote respect, tolerance and co-operation. Finally, with the accelerating process of Globalization and the emergence of theories which anticipate a clash between civilizations that is based on cultural and religious identifications, the paper concludes by calling for a true inter-faith dialogue between representatives of the three monotheistic religions which would alleviate such assumed clashes, promote peace, and ensure a global cultural co-existence.
The first part of the paper highlights some principles and values of the Islamic religion which affirm tolerance, unity of humanity and fair dealing within multicultural and multi-religious societies. The second part illustrates multiculturalism in Jordan, one of the countries of the Middle East. It also examines some aspects of inter-faith interaction between Christian and Muslim Arabs and indicates how religious differences between them are compensated by cultural commonalties that promote respect, tolerance and co-operation. Finally, with the accelerating process of Globalization and the emergence of theories which anticipate a clash between civilizations that is based on cultural and religious identifications, the paper concludes by calling for a true inter-faith dialogue between representatives of the three monotheistic religions which would alleviate such assumed clashes, promote peace, and ensure a global cultural co-existence.
This case study examines the evolution, financial and management situations, along with the competition structure; of one of the major telecom firms in Jordan "Jordan Telecommunication Group (JTG)-Orange." Orange Jordan is a Jordanian... more
This case study examines the evolution, financial and management situations, along with the competition structure; of one of the major telecom firms in Jordan "Jordan Telecommunication Group (JTG)-Orange." Orange Jordan is a Jordanian public mobile telephone network operator, and is the operator of the mobile communications license granted to Jordan Telecom Group (JTG). The company combines local Jordanian capability with the technological advantages and network management / operation experience of one of the world's leading telecommunication operators, France Telecom (FT). It’s fixed, mobile, and internet services constitute the real base for the kingdom's telecommunications renaissance and contribute to its integration with regional and world countries. The challenges and opportunities that JTG - Orange Jordan- faces at represent should be dealt with effectively. The Company is the sole integrated telecommunications operator in the Kingdom and has also been successful in recent years, building one of the most valuable brands in Jordan and managed to grow from a modest customer base to become the second largest operator in Jordan, by number of customers. Orange Senior executives are pondering how to cope with emerging challenges while capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
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This study examines the issue of knowledge management and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance in the Arab business environment. The study adopts an analytical approach and provides different perspectives to knowledge and... more
This study examines the issue of knowledge management and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance in the Arab business environment. The study adopts an analytical approach and provides different perspectives to knowledge and knowledge management and their relation to information management. The study presents also an analysis of the leadership's role in creating a supporting culture for employees in which they share the management's vision and be aware of their role in achieving it. Finally, the study discusses the situation of knowledge attainment and knowledge transfer in Arab countries and presents futuristic scenarios for prospects of knowledge in Arab societies.
Keywords: Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Society, Arab Societies, and Leadership.
Keywords: Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Society, Arab Societies, and Leadership.
This study provides an assessment of private universities in Jordan and sheds the light on a number of their current and futuristic challenges. The study also attempts to examine quality assurance standards in some developed countries... more
This study provides an assessment of private universities in Jordan and sheds the light on a number of their current and futuristic challenges. The study also attempts to examine quality assurance standards in some developed countries (such as the US and Britain) and compare it with Jordanian standards with the aim of developing them and attaining quality and excellence in higher education.
Keywords: Academic quality, Academic accreditation, Standards, Jordan, Higher Education, Private universities.
Keywords: Academic quality, Academic accreditation, Standards, Jordan, Higher Education, Private universities.
This study evaluates the extent of how far the information technology (IT) is used in Jordanian organizations to facilitate work processes, update communication tools and obtains information. The study also assesses Jordanian managers’... more
This study evaluates the extent of how far the information technology (IT) is used in Jordanian organizations to facilitate work processes, update communication tools and obtains information. The study also assesses Jordanian managers’ behaviors in decision-making and utilizing information, on light of their national culture, competition and uncertainty conditions. Results revealed that meanwhile some of the Jordanian managers use information technology but some others still prefer getting the information through traditional methods. Results also revealed that competition and uncertainty factors had more impact than the national values on the managers’ behaviors in decision-making and information sharing.
Keywords: Information Technology, Decision-making, National Culture, Uncertainty, Jordan
Keywords: Information Technology, Decision-making, National Culture, Uncertainty, Jordan
This study explores state of human capital in the Arab business environment and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance. It adopts an analytical approach and presents an investigation of Leaders’ role in creating a supporting... more
This study explores state of human capital in the Arab business environment and discusses its obstacles and futuristic stance. It adopts an analytical approach and presents an investigation of Leaders’ role in creating a supporting culture for human capital in which they share the management's vision and being aware of their role in achieving it. The study sets a proposed framework on how to transform Arab bureaucracies into knowledge creating organizations by means of a transformational leadership that has the ability to create the right culture in which information sharing, learning and knowledge formation should be part of the organizational norm. The topic merits investigation because it takes place at a time when Arab youths are emphasizing democratic change in Arab leadership styles and political systems. Hence, a fundamental transformation, which creates an acceptance and eagerness to do things differently, is required in Arab management and leadership styles to keep pace with the rapidly developing societal and cultural environment.
Keywords: Human Capital, Arab Countries, Leadership, Culture, Knowledge, Challenge.
Keywords: Human Capital, Arab Countries, Leadership, Culture, Knowledge, Challenge.
In organization behavior it is of interest to know the extent to which local organizations adopt values held in their society. Considerable research, therefore, is expended in search of culture's influence on organizations and attitudes... more
In organization behavior it is of interest to know the extent to which local organizations adopt values held in their society. Considerable research, therefore, is expended in search of culture's influence on organizations and attitudes of managers inside them. Hence, this study examines if national values could explain types of organizational culture. It draws its methodology from Hofstede (2001) idea, that national culture impacts organizational operations; Harrison’s (1992) types of organizational culture (Power, Role, Achievement and Support); and Pheysey (1993) notion that Hofstede national culture could explain Harrison’s (1992) types of organizational culture. The study first investigates the culture of organizations operating in an Arab society, namely Jordan, then, it compares its results with those reported by Harrison on American organizations. Results are of interest for human resources managers, change management professionals and comparative management researchers. Results also have important implications for international companies who need to take account of national cultures when deciding how much autonomy they should give to units in different countries to determine their own culture.
Keywords: Organizational Culture, Arab, American, Organizations
Keywords: Organizational Culture, Arab, American, Organizations
This study provides an in depth assessment of the impeding drivers of risk that face private higher education institutions in Jordan. The study adopts an analytical approach that incorporates reviewing available literature, conducting... more
This study provides an in depth assessment of the impeding drivers of risk that face private higher education institutions in Jordan. The study adopts an analytical approach that incorporates reviewing available literature, conducting interviews and discussions with officials, academics and concerned parties. The analysis revealed that private universities in Jordan face important strategic, operational, compliance, financial and reputational risks. These risks include, educational delivery systems, quality of academic programs, executive management, competition, utilization of new technologies, compliance with accrediting agencies, financial issues, societal perception, students' violence, and demographic challenges. The study concludes that although private universities in Jordan are making progress and provide an important contribution to the economy, they need to place risk management plans to effectively deal with the risks they are facing. Recommendations on how to implement a risk management plan are presented and highlighted.
Keywords: Risk Management, Private Higher Education, Jordan
Keywords: Risk Management, Private Higher Education, Jordan
This study examines the impact of information technology (IT) adoption and managers’ political behavior on employees’ participation in decision-making. The study draws its findings from a questionnaire survey in which 235 Jordanian... more
This study examines the impact of information technology (IT) adoption and managers’ political behavior on employees’ participation in decision-making. The study draws its findings from a questionnaire survey in which 235 Jordanian managers have participated. Two characteristics are focused on as having an impact on participation in decision making: the role of information in the decision process and the political behavior of individuals. Results revealed that Jordanian managers adopt information technology appropriately as a tool for sharing information and enhancing decision making process. Results also revealed that contrary to what was expected, Jordanian managers do not tend towards large inclination for pursuing political tactics to affect decision-making and withholding information as a mean of control.
Keywords: Information Technology (IT), Political Behavior, Decision-making, Power Culture, Jordan
Keywords: Information Technology (IT), Political Behavior, Decision-making, Power Culture, Jordan
Abstract Knowledge management (KM) has become well established in organization and management theory. In their enthusiastic quest in the field of knowledge management, organization theorists and information system developers however,... more
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Knowledge management (KM) has become well established in organization and management theory. In their enthusiastic quest in the field of knowledge management,
organization theorists and information system developers however, mostly discussed knowledge management from one single perspective, overlooking the need to treating it from a multidisciplinary perspective, by means of relating it to different factors such as information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI). This study aims to fill this gap. It seeks to examine the interrelationship between knowledge management, information technology and artificial intelligence. It argues that knowledge management is not just computer and information systems; it embodies organizational processes that seek to augment the creative, intelligent, and innovative capacity of human beings. Therefore, there are moral and ethical implications of artificial intelligences that need to be raised and discussed.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Knowledge Management
Knowledge management (KM) has become well established in organization and management theory. In their enthusiastic quest in the field of knowledge management,
organization theorists and information system developers however, mostly discussed knowledge management from one single perspective, overlooking the need to treating it from a multidisciplinary perspective, by means of relating it to different factors such as information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI). This study aims to fill this gap. It seeks to examine the interrelationship between knowledge management, information technology and artificial intelligence. It argues that knowledge management is not just computer and information systems; it embodies organizational processes that seek to augment the creative, intelligent, and innovative capacity of human beings. Therefore, there are moral and ethical implications of artificial intelligences that need to be raised and discussed.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Knowledge Management
Abstract This study examines Jordanian managers' leadership styles in light of their cultural values. The study expected that, for cultural reasons, Jordanian managers will embrace task than people style of leadership. Results supported... more
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This study examines Jordanian managers' leadership styles in light of their cultural values. The study expected that, for cultural reasons, Jordanian managers will embrace task than people style of leadership. Results supported this hypothesis and showed that Jordanian managers are more concerned in production and performance than people and relationships. The study concludes that to be able to face competition in the complex and dynamic business environment Jordanian managers are required to consider change in their leadership styles benefiting from managers in other cultures.
Keywords: Jordanian Organizations, Leadership Styles, Cultural Values.
This study examines Jordanian managers' leadership styles in light of their cultural values. The study expected that, for cultural reasons, Jordanian managers will embrace task than people style of leadership. Results supported this hypothesis and showed that Jordanian managers are more concerned in production and performance than people and relationships. The study concludes that to be able to face competition in the complex and dynamic business environment Jordanian managers are required to consider change in their leadership styles benefiting from managers in other cultures.
Keywords: Jordanian Organizations, Leadership Styles, Cultural Values.
... Ali and Sabri (2001), and Sabri (1997), observed that managerial style in Jordanian organizations is characterized by high ... Other researchers studied the transformational-transactional leadership styles in Jordanian organizations... more
... Ali and Sabri (2001), and Sabri (1997), observed that managerial style in Jordanian organizations is characterized by high ... Other researchers studied the transformational-transactional leadership styles in Jordanian organizations (Abu-Tayeh and Al-Khawaldeh, 2004; Awamleh ...
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EJ839044 - Accreditation in Higher Business Education in the Private Sector: The Case of Jordan.
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... AND THE CHALLENGE OF REFORM Or ga ni za tional Cul ture and Job Sat is fac tion in Jor dan Abbas J. Ali Hala Majdi Sabri SUMMARY. ... [Haworth co-in dex ing en try note]: Or ga ni za tional Cul ture and Job Sat is fac tion in Jor... more
... AND THE CHALLENGE OF REFORM Or ga ni za tional Cul ture and Job Sat is fac tion in Jor dan Abbas J. Ali Hala Majdi Sabri SUMMARY. ... [Haworth co-in dex ing en try note]: Or ga ni za tional Cul ture and Job Sat is fac tion in Jor dan. Ali, Abbas J., and Hala Majdi Sabri. ...
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... The IT field nowadays has become the most popular one for young students and young entrepreneurs alike. Consequently, understanding the inter-nal qualities and the cultures of organizations is vital for enhancing eco-nomic development... more
... The IT field nowadays has become the most popular one for young students and young entrepreneurs alike. Consequently, understanding the inter-nal qualities and the cultures of organizations is vital for enhancing eco-nomic development in Jordan (Ali & Sabri, 2001). ...
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This study focuses on knowledge management in relation to its organizational context. It argues that knowledge management is not just computer and information systems; it embodies organizational processes that seek to augment the... more
This study focuses on knowledge management in relation to its organizational context. It argues that knowledge management is not just computer and information systems; it embodies organizational processes that seek to augment the creative, innovative capacity of human beings. ...