Search for dissertations about: "leadership traits"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words leadership traits.

2. 1. Traits & Talks : Lessons about Personality and Deliberation from the Negotiations between Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk

   Author : Julia Jennstål; Bo Bengtsson; Per-Ola Öberg; Jakob Elster; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Personality; five-factor model; big five; traits; facets; interactionalism; deliberation; collective decision-making; negotiations; South Africa; Nelson Mandela; FW de Klerk; Statskunskap; Political Science;

   Abstract : Compelling research in political psychology and personality psychology points to the significance of personality as a determinant of political behavior. Within a comprehensive framework for the study of personality in politics, the so-called Five-level Model (FLM), this thesis primarily focuses on the level of personality traits, where the well-established Five-factor model (the ‘Big Five’) is applied. READ MORE

4. 2. Jesus the True Leader : The Biographical Portrait of Jesus as Leader in the Gospel of Matthew

   Author : Daniel Hjort; Bibelvetenskap; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Jesus; Gospel of Matthew; leader; ancient biography; genre; portrait; biographical-narrative method; virtues; character; leadership; influence; model; imitation; leadership roles; characterization; narrative criticism; leadership terms; Isocrates; Xenophon; Philo; Plutarch; Evagoras; Agesilaus; Moses; Numa;

   Abstract : The purpose of the present study is to understand and clarify how Jesus is presented as a leader in the Gospel of Matthew. The usage of common leadership terms in reference to Jesus early in the story, the biographical genre of Matthew, and the consistently negative portrayal of other leaders in the story give good reasons for the inquiry. READ MORE

5. 3. Leadership and Creativity in Research: Investigations of Leadership and Leader – Member Exchange (LMX) in Research Groups

   Author : Lisa Olsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; LMX; leadership; creativity; research groups; ;

   Abstract : This thesis is an examination of leadership and creativity in research. Specifically, it studies leadership and creativity in academic research groups and commercial research groups in the biosciences. Leaders in these research settings face similar challenges, in particular the uncertainty that characterizes such creative work. READ MORE

6. 4. Dynamics in meetings : on leadership and followership in ordinary meetings in different organizations

   Author : Kjell Granström; Karin Aronsson-Ottosson; Per Linell; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : group processes; leadership; followership; decision-making; the school as an organization; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : A method for analyzing interactional dynamics in regular meetings and sessions was developed on the basis of Bion's (1961) basic-assumption model. This model postulates that members in groups frequently take part in collective defence activities which prevent the group from carrying out the tasks assigned to them. READ MORE

7. 5. The psychology of risk and safety in the military: A balancing act

   Author : Marcus Börjesson; Ann Enander; Claes Wallenius; Per Kristensson; Gunnar Breivik; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Risk; Safety; Leadership; Military; Risk; Säkerhet; Ledarskap; Militären; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The primary purpose of this thesis was to examine how individual, leadership, group, and situational factors affect the risk and safety perceptions and behaviors of military personnel. A secondary purpose was to examine how first-line military leaders perceive and deal with risk and safety issues in their leadership roles. READ MORE