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Differentiating Leadership from Management: An Empirical Investigation of Leaders and Managers
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: There has been a long-standing debate in the literature as to why and how leadership is similar to, or different from, management. Although several scholars have contributed to the debate, there seems to be an absence of ...
What If You Have Been Retrenched? Look toward the Bright Side: Capitalize on Your Psychological Capital
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The worldwide economy is recovering from a period of turmoil. After the failure of several financial institutions, the overall global economy experienced a significant slowdown. Many companies announced downsizing plans, ...
Women Leaders Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Singapore’s Construction Industry
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Developing Construction Professionals of the 21st Century: Renewed Vision for Leadership
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The construction industry faces several technical, social, financial, political, and cultural challenges. Developments such as the growing volume of activity, increasing number of active stakeholders, advancement in ...
Impact of Aspirations and Legacies of Leaders in the Construction Industry in Singapore
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Leadership has been looked at through various lenses, such as behaviors, styles, and skills. More recently, leadership has been viewed from the lens of the legacies leaders want to leave behind. Leaders’ desired legacies ...
Positive Psychological Capital as a Source of Sustainable Competitive Advantage for Organizations
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Psychological capital (PsyCap) has gained prominence as an important construct in leadership research. Comprising four factors (self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resiliency), PsyCap is considered to be a vital factor for ...
Leadership versus Management: How They Are Different, and Why
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: “Leadership” is different from “management”; many just know it intuitively but have not been able to understand this difference clearly. These are two entirely different functions based on their underlying philosophies, ...
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