Search for dissertations about: "Leadership styles"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Leadership styles.

  1. 1. Promoting safety in organizations : The role of leadership and managerial practices

    Author : Malin Mattson; Johnny Hellgren; Ingemar Torbiörn; Magnus Sverke; Gudela Grote; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Transformational leadership; transactional leadership; safety-specific leadership; workplace safety; injuries; accidents; safety compliance; safety initiative; organizational citizenship behavior; communication; incident reporting; patient safety; incentive program; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Workplace accidents and injuries are a growing problem for organizations in Sweden as well as in many other countries. As a consequence, improving workplace safety has become an area of increasing concern for employers and politicians as well as researchers. READ MORE

  2. 2. Sports coaches’ interpersonal motivating styles : longitudinal associations, change, and multidimensionality

    Author : Andreas Stenling; Peter Hassmén; Magnus Lindwall; Chris Lonsdale; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; athletes; change; leadership; motivation; multidimensionality; psychological health; self-determination theory; sports; structural equation modeling; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Coaches play a central role in shaping the sport environment for young athletes. This thesis is focused on the leadership process in sports and how coaches’ autonomy-supportive and controlling interpersonal styles longitudinally are related to young athletes’ motivation and ill- and well-being. READ MORE

  3. 3. The management and leadership of nurse managers in top positions within health care

    Author : Maud Lindholm; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; power; support; demand; professional network; management development; management education; management direction; management role; Nurse manager; leadership style; Hospital science and management; Sjukhusforskning; sjukhusförvaltning;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to illuminate the management and leadership of nurse managers within Swedish health care organizations and to recognize influencing factors of importance for the nurse managers in exercising and developing their management. The interviewees were all active in their positions at the time of the interviews. READ MORE

  4. 4. Exploring academic leadership in medical schools and universities in Iran

    Author : Ali Bikmoradi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Medical education in Iran has been integrated into the health care system through a complex organizational change that included the formation of a single government division called the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. This division is responsible for both medical education and health services at the national level, whereas health care at the provincial level is provided by medical universities. READ MORE

  5. 5. Working conditions and musculoskeletal pain in public sector employees : a study of female dominated workplaces in health care and educational services

    Author : Ylva Fjell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Gender; public sector; musculoskeletal pain; physical workload; psychosocial work factors; leadership styles; multiple roles; health promotion; self-rated health; sick leave; unpaid work.;

    Abstract : In Sweden, musculoskeletal disorders constitute a considerable public health problem, also in public sector employees and especially among women, and these complaints often result in long-term sick leave and disability pension. The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate public sector employees, to elucidate specific factors both at their workplaces and in the private sphere, that are associated with (ill) health, in particular with musculoskeletal pain. READ MORE