The Recognition and Characteristics of Effective Executives.
Abstract
A population was derived of individuals in positions of hierarchial importance from a variety of organizations whose effectiveness in their professional endeavors was apparent to their peers outside the organization. Characteristics of this select group were compared to those of populations of individuals not necessarily recognized as particularly effective but occupying positions of 3 similar hierarchial rank. Significant differences were found between the select group and reference populations in the categories examined: perception of the management function, leadership style, and motivational needs. The select group interacted more with the environment external to their own organizations are much more highly motivated by the need for power (and have a much lesser need for close interpersonal relationships) than the reference group. The literature perceives the management function as directed either internally into the operation of an organization or externally into its operational environment, each to the exclusion of the other. Both are necessary, and the characteristics and skills requisite to the successful accomplishment of each are different.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA033765
Entities
People
- William Shortreed Burlem
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School