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    Managing with style: a qualitative study on how cognitve styles influence managerial behaviour

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    Publication type
    Working paper
    Author
    Cools, Eva
    Van den Broeck, Herman
    Publication Year
    2006
    Publication Issue
    43
    Publication Number of pages
    37
    
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    Abstract
    Our study aims to contribute to an enhanced understanding of how cognitive styles, being individual preferences for perceiving and processing information, influence managerial behaviour using a qualitative approach. Based on content analysis of written testimonies of 100 managers, we found interesting differences between managers with a knowing, planning, and creating style with regard to both task-oriented behaviour (decision making) and people-oriented behaviour (conflict management, interpersonal relationships). Although the tasks of different managers are largely the same, our study demonstrates that not all managers execute their job in the same way. Our results complement previous quantitative research on the link between cognitive styles and managerial behaviour. Although there is a wide theoretical and empirical interest in cognitive styles, qualitative studies that might provide further support to the practical relevance of cognitive styles for organisations is currently lacking. Because of the pivotal role of strong management and executive leadership on employee attitudes and financial performance, it is important to better understand the manager's characteristics. Our results may contribute to increased managerial self-awareness about the impact of their individual preferences on their management style. Keywords: cognitive styles, managerial job, qualitative study
    Keyword
    Emotional Intelligence
    Knowledge Domain/Industry
    People Management & Leadership
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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12127/2319
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