Complementary Management: A Practice-driven Model of People Management and Leadership in Organizations

The book explores the Complementary Management Model, which outlines seven elements: management actors, tasks, functions, routines, instruments, resources, and unit structures. It emphasizes employee self-leadership, line manager compensatory interventions, and senior manager and HR advisor roles. It is practice-oriented and provides a conceptual basis for corporate management and leadership models, aimed at HR professionals and managers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 197 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The Complementary Management Model delves into the intricate realm of management and leadership, drawing upon extensive theoretical foundations to provide a comprehensive framework. This model encompasses seven essential elements, each playing a pivotal role in the effective execution of management tasks. Firstly, the management actors, comprising individuals or groups, collaborate harmoniously to fulfill management responsibilities, serving two vital management functions. These functions are achieved through the performance of management routines, which are standardized processes and procedures, and the application of formal management instruments, such as policies, systems, and processes. The successful implementation of these elements necessitates the availability of management resources and the establishment of management unit structures.

At the heart of Complementary Management lies the primacy of employee self-leadership, where individuals take ownership of their work and strive for excellence. However, recognizing that self-leadership may not always be feasible, the line manager assumes a compensatory role, intervening to guide and support employees in achieving their goals. Additionally, senior managers and HR advisors actively participate in the management and leadership process, contributing their expertise and insights to enhance decision-making and organizational performance.

The Complementary Leadership Model is grounded in practicality and provides a coherent conceptual framework for corporate models of management and leadership. This book offers a step-by-step process for developing and implementing such guidelines, backed by practical project recommendations. Its primary audience consists of scholars interested in theoretical aspects of management and leadership, as well as HR professionals and managers who shape these aspects within their organizations. By offering compelling theoretical foundations, this book empowers these individuals to make informed decisions and implement effective strategies that drive organizational success.

Weight: 347g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030981655
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022