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Richard D Waters - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the role of stewardship in leadership applying the Contingency Theory of leadership to relationship cultivation practices of public relations practitioners
Journal of Communication Management, 2013Co-Authors: Richard D WatersAbstract:Purpose – Using the Contingency Theory's classification of leaders, the purpose of this paper is to examine how the categories of public relations leaders incorporate relationship building tactics into their public relations programming and explore how this categorization of leaders corresponds with existing public relations role Theory. Design/methodology/approach – A survey (n=539) of public relations practitioners in the USA was carried out using established scales for the Contingency Theory of leadership and public relations role Theory. Findings – The Contingency Theory of leadership accurately describes the leadership styles enacted by the industry. An individual's use of stewardship strategies during public relations programming was successfully able to predict leadership orientation. Originality/value – The results strengthen the argument posed the Contingency Theory of accommodation in public relations that environmental factors have strong implications on industry practices. One's leadership tra...
Glen T Cameron - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Theory Meets Practice: Updating the Contingency Theory of Conflict Management with Insights from an Adroit Practitioner
Romanian Journal of Communication and Public Relations, 2020Co-Authors: Douglas Wilbur, Glen T CameronAbstract:The Contingency Theory of conflict is nearing its third decade, but there is a lacuna in the literature about the development of strategy. Additionally, the Contingency continuum and its stances are overdue for continued theoretical development. To address these theoretical issues, this project explores the inductively gathered knowledge of a nearly 40-year public relations (PR) practitioner about the use of aggressive and controversial public relations strategies. He codified his observation into a diagnostic software tool called the Playmaker Influence System. His observations have never been empirically examined despite an abundance of supporting anecdotal evidence. Therefore, this project employs a systematic review to determine if these contentious strategies have enough evidence in scientific literature to validate their existence. The findings revealed that sufficient evidence does exist to support their existence, and that they can be integrated into the Contingency Theory of Conflict Management.
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Occam's Razor in the Contingency Theory: A national survey on 86 contingent variables
Public Relations Review, 2006Co-Authors: Jae-hwa Shin, Glen T Cameron, Fritz CroppAbstract:Abstract The purpose of this study is to quantify 86 contingent variables and modify the construct of the Contingency Theory. A nationwide survey among public relations practitioners first enabled quantitative analysis of the 86 contingent variables affecting public relations practice, divided into 12 factors on two dimensions. This test gave parsimony to the matrix of 86 contingent variables initially offered in the matrix, provided validity to the Contingency Theory, and suggested its theoretical evolution measured against Occam's Razor, which holds that the simplest explanation is generally the most precise and thus the best approach to follow in building theories.
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testing the Contingency Theory of accommodation in public relations
Public Relations Review, 1999Co-Authors: Amanda E Cancel, Michael A Mitrook, Glen T CameronAbstract:Abstract We conducted 18 interviews with public relations professionals to provide grounding and refinement of the Contingency Theory of accommodation in public relations. Support was found for a continuum from pure accommodation to pure advocacy and for a matrix of variables affecting the continuum. Predisposing and situational categories of variables were identified that affect the degree of accommodation and advocacy undertaken by public relations practitioners in a given situation. Overall, the findings suggest that practitioners are quite sophisticated in considering a welter of factors affecting accommodation of publics. Findings also provide additional factors to add to the matrix of 86 variables in the Contingency Theory, while calling into question some variables offered initially in the matrix. Although generally overlooked in the literature, philanthropic/ community relations functions are viewed by practitioners as important opportunities to be accommodative. Overall, the practitioners' view of their communication world offers validity to the Contingency Theory and suggests further Theory development is in order. Amanda E. Cancel works in public relations in the private sector, Michael A. Mitrook is an assistant professor at Central Florida University, and Glen T. Cameron is the Maxine Wilson-Gregory Chair in Journalism Research at the Missouri School of Journalism.
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Tough calls to make: Contingency Theory and the Centennial Olympic Games
Journal of Communication Management, 1998Co-Authors: C. Richard Yarbrough, Glen T Cameron, Lynne M. Sallot, Allison McwilliamsAbstract:This paper offers a quick overview of Cameron's Contingency Theory of conflict management in public relations. It then applies the Theory to three cases that occurred during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games that were taken from the policy position papers, notes, diaries and tape recordings of C. Richard Yarbrough, Managing Director‐Communications of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG). The areas analysed include: the moving of preliminary volleyball matches from one venue to another which was forced by conflict between gay activists and local politicians who passed an anti‐gay resolution — a sustained effort at accommodation that shifted to advocacy; conflict between the ACOG board of directors and the media resulting from the disclosure of ACOG executive salaries — a strong advocacy stance that led to compromise; and conflict threatened between ACOG and a minority minister who was disgruntled about an Olympic sponsor — a case of marginality too insignificant to bother with. The cases not only illustrate and support factors in the Contingency Theory, but highlight the impracticality and inflexibility of two‐way symmetrical or mixed‐motive public relations as models of choice.
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it depends a Contingency Theory of accommodation in public relations
Journal of Public Relations Research, 1997Co-Authors: Amanda E Cancel, Glen T Cameron, Lynne M. Sallot, Michael A MitrookAbstract:We argue here for a Contingency Theory of accommodation in public relations based on a continuum from pure accommodation to pure advocacy. The Theory posits that antecedent, mediating, and moderating variables lead to greater or lesser accommodation. We identify 87 variables for inclusion in the matrix of factors affecting the degree of accommodation undertaken by public relations practitioners. We offer the Theory as an alternative to the normative Theory of excellence in public relations based on the two-way symmetrical model.
Martin C Schleper - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Antecedents of proactive supply chain risk management - A Contingency Theory perspective
International Journal of Production Research, 2013Co-Authors: Volker M Grotsch, Constantin Blome, Martin C SchleperAbstract:Since supplier insolvencies are a major source of supply chain disruptions, scholars have continuously suggested managing supply chain risk management (SCRM) proactively in order to avoid their occurrence. However, business practice seems to fail with this task. This paper investigates antecedents which foster proactive SCRM implementation from a Contingency Theory perspective. As a major Contingency we choose past supplier insolvencies as an indicator for the level of vulnerability of organisations and investigate inter-organisational, intra-organisational, and individual antecedents. By consulting supply chain management and management accounting literature, hypotheses are developed and tested via content analysis in 63 interviews with representatives from the automotive industry. The findings demonstrate that a mechanistic management control system, a rational cognitive style and relational buyer-supplier relationships have positive impacts on proactively managing supplier insolvency risks. Furthermore, past experience with supplier insolvencies has a moderating, though not a direct, effect on proactiveness. This research suggests that a holistic risk management approach is required to proactively mitigate supplier insolvency risk. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Magdy G Abdelkader - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Contingency Theory performance management and organisational effectiveness in the third sector
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2014Co-Authors: Billy Wadongo, Magdy G AbdelkaderAbstract:Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a theoretical framework that explains how performance management (PM) affects the organisational effectiveness in the third sector. Design/methodology/approach – The authors adopt a two stage process in developing the theoretical framework; a systematic review of literature and theoretical developments of the framework. The underlying principles for developing the theoretical framework are mainly based on prior theoretical justification and empirical research in management accounting and international development fields. Findings – Drawing upon Contingency Theory, the authors propose a theoretical framework explaining how the Contingency variables affect PM and organisational effectiveness in the third sector. The authors discuss the justification for Contingency Theory as well as its weaknesses in the PM research. The authors also highlight how a modified Performance Management and Control Framework could be used to identify PM practices in the third sect...
Volker M Grotsch - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Antecedents of proactive supply chain risk management - A Contingency Theory perspective
International Journal of Production Research, 2013Co-Authors: Volker M Grotsch, Constantin Blome, Martin C SchleperAbstract:Since supplier insolvencies are a major source of supply chain disruptions, scholars have continuously suggested managing supply chain risk management (SCRM) proactively in order to avoid their occurrence. However, business practice seems to fail with this task. This paper investigates antecedents which foster proactive SCRM implementation from a Contingency Theory perspective. As a major Contingency we choose past supplier insolvencies as an indicator for the level of vulnerability of organisations and investigate inter-organisational, intra-organisational, and individual antecedents. By consulting supply chain management and management accounting literature, hypotheses are developed and tested via content analysis in 63 interviews with representatives from the automotive industry. The findings demonstrate that a mechanistic management control system, a rational cognitive style and relational buyer-supplier relationships have positive impacts on proactively managing supplier insolvency risks. Furthermore, past experience with supplier insolvencies has a moderating, though not a direct, effect on proactiveness. This research suggests that a holistic risk management approach is required to proactively mitigate supplier insolvency risk. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.