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    Proposal for Research Into the Effects of Management Style on Employee Commitment and Motivation

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    A 4 page research proposal describing a qualitative study into employee attitudes and preferences in manager characteristics and style. The researchers expect that results will indicate that more participatory and democratic forms of management style will be far more beneficial than any autocratic approach we may find. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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    and Background In this era of downsizing and efforts to increase internal operating efficiency, it almost seems paradoxical that organizations seek means of  retaining employees. The great downsizing waves that occurred in the late 1980s and early 1990s were not isolated or temporary fixes, but would become entrenched in the list of  options available to management. What many organizations failed to recognize was the effect that downsizing would have not on those employees who lost their jobs, but on those who  did not (Baruch and Hind, 2000). One of the primary issues of management today focuses on retaining remaining employees and motivating them to maximum level possible. The purpose  of this proposed research will be to assess the effects of management style on employee commitment and motivation. Problem Statement Organizations must operate  as efficiently as possible in todays highly competitive business environment. Management style typically is accepted as playing a significant role within the organization. The problem to be investigated  is to assess whether that common belief is true. Research Question and Importance of the Research Does management style affect employee effectiveness?  If so, which management style is more conducive to increased employee efficiency? Independent variables include management style; dependent variables include employee response.  The importance of the research is that all organizations are required to be as efficient as possible in todays business environment. Whatever information they can gain toward achieving this  end will only be beneficial for them. Research Objective The objective of this research is to determine which general management style results in 

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