Leadership Competencies In A Manufacturing Environment

Mollo, S.M.; Stanz, Karel J.; Groenewald, Thomas

doi:10.4102/sajhrm.v3i1.56

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“…Mollo et al [15] recommended that the main focus of the manufacturing company should be instilling the following competencies; leadership with credibility, having a sense of mission and purpose, ability to communicate a vision, ability to inspire others, emotional intelligence, ability to participate fully with people on all levels, ability to detect positive qualities in others, and the willingness to share responsibility in a measure appropriate to those qualities and willingness to learn, adapt and grow since change is often a step into the unknown [8].…”

Section: B Leadership Dimensionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In a study conducted by Mollo et al [15], a manufacturing company in Gauteng was experiencing many problems according to reports and perception surveys. Poor performance at the company was alleged to be due to the lack of effective leadership however, poor performance can be attributed to many factors including structures, systems, and procedures, organisational and interactive systems in place.…”

Section: B Leadership Dimensionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mollo et al [15] stated that this situation requires leadership of organizations in South Africa particularly to take responsibility for developing new management skills and applying these skills sensitively to their specific workforce situation.…”

Section: A the Current State Of Leadership In South Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Mollo, Groenewald & Stanz [15], the problem of poor organisational performance is rife in many organisations in South Africa. They state that this problem is further highlighted by the annual research conducted and published by the World Economic Forum.…”

Section: A the Current State Of Leadership In South Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Key leadership factors towards business process improvement: a managerial focus

Ramdass

2015

2015 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET)

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Abstract--Complex systems require leaders that are able to deliver the highest quality products and services. Therefore it is critical that organisations hire the right leaders, who possess the right skills in the right roles. The shortage of leaders and leadership skills is creating a challenge for the embattled clothing and textile industry over the past four decades. Competition is forcing organisations to focus their energy on "core competencies." The clothing and textile sector is witnessing changes in technology, diversification of labour, managerial implications while competing on the global market. Managerial competencies are essential in a dynamic working environment where collaboration and team effort is vital for organisational progress. The South African manufacturing industry is plagued with inefficiency and productivity is at its worst level with a 1.35% growth rate. The industry's ability to generate sustainable and productive employment varies according to geographical locations. The aim of this article is to highlight the lack of managerial and leadership competencies in the implementation of business improvement strategies that can be implemented at manufacturers' to improve the productivity levels while trying to save jobs in the industry. An extensive review of literature was undertaken to identify leadership competencies applicable to the South African context. Six leadership competencies were identified and were validated by expert opinion. Both qualitative and quantitative data was used in the survey.

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Section: B Leadership Dimensionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: B Leadership Dimensionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: A the Current State Of Leadership In South Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: A the Current State Of Leadership In South Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Key leadership factors towards business process improvement: a managerial focus

Ramdass

2015

2015 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET)

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“…Mollo et al [18] stated that this situation requires leadership of organizations in South Africa particularly to take responsibility for developing new management skills and applying these skills sensitively to their specific workforce situation.…”

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Leadership challenges: A higher education perspective

Ramdass

2015

2015 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET)

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Abstract--Institutions of higher learning in South Africa have undergone minor as well as major changes in their core business and have applied different modes of transformational strategies to deal with the changing environment. There are problems in terms of public funding, student demographics are changing, and the marketplace is expanding in response to a technological society. Through continuous restructuring, employer-employee relations are affected as loyalty to one employer is no longer possible. Public trust in higher education is decreasing as more graduates are unemployed. In view of these challenges, universities need to adapt and be open to change. There needs to be strong, capable leadership that drives the core function of teaching and learning in this dynamic environment. In view of the diverse demographic profile of the South African workforce, both white and blue collar workers, it is perceived that each individual takes care of their own interests. With diminishing levels of trust among peers, and the escalation of costs, South Africa needs to adapt to these drastic changes to survive the global landscape as international private institutions infiltrate the higher education market. The objectives of the paper is to highlight some of the challenges experienced by staff and to emphasise that managers need professional development in management and leadership qualities in academia in order to improve relationships. It is important to note that without effective leadership, the possibility of improvement in teaching and learning is limited. Secondary literature surveys were conducted to outline the qualities that need to be instilled in a diversified society such as South Africa.

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Business sustainability: empirical evidence on operational skills in SMEs in South Africa

Urban

Naidoo

2012

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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Purpose: Activities in the manufacturing sector are often considered the bedrock of an economy and a key driver of growth and development. Within the South African manufacturing sector, operations skills are reported to be deficient and are often cited as a main cause of failure in small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This study explores and tests this fragile relationship between operations skills and SMME sustainability. Empirical investigations are conducted in a high-density SMME manufacturing environment-the Vaal Triangle Region. Design/Methodology/Approach: Building on previously established literature on SMME sustainability and operations skills, various measures are developed and tested for reliability and validity. Factor analysis is used to identify relevant factors in terms of operations skills. Co-relational analysis is then employed to test the hypothesised relationship. The study is cross-sectional in design and relies on trained fieldworkers administering surveys for data collection. Findings: Five clear factors for operations skills are identified through factor analysis with an overall high reliability value. Based on descriptive and co-relational analysis results reveal that operations skills are positively associated with sustainability. Implications: SMME owners, educators and service providers may benefit from the study's findings in terms of the nature and associations that operational skills have on developing sustainable SMME's. Originality/Value: The study focused on a neglected area of SMMEs-the importance of operations towards business sustainability, and made an important contribution towards theory development through empirical explorations. In South Africa, this is the first time an instrument measuring operations skills has been validated and associated with SMMEs in a manufacturing context.

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Leadership Competencies In A Manufacturing Environment

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

Key leadership factors towards business process improvement: a managerial focus

Key leadership factors towards business process improvement: a managerial focus

Leadership challenges: A higher education perspective

Business sustainability: empirical evidence on operational skills in SMEs in South Africa

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