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Accountability in corporate governance amongst the middle managers in a higher education institution in Malaysia

Farhana, Abdul Wahab (2012) Accountability in corporate governance amongst the middle managers in a higher education institution in Malaysia. Masters thesis, University of Manchester.

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Abstract

Accountability has become a major issue in organisations, as it has been identified as one of the main values and key determinant factor of the organisation’s effectiveness. Within the organisation, accountability is a value that theoretically underpins behaviours of managers, as they should be held accountable for the decisions made and actions taken. This paper explores empowerment as a motivational tool in exercising accountability, as well as how empowerment shapes one's values and leadership. This paper elicited perceptions of middle managers in an institution of higher learning in Malaysia by using multiple types of data,
such as, interview, questionnaire and virtual social discussion on Facebook. It was found that empowerment enhances managers' skills and
motivation in instituting reward in organisation. Moreover, managers are able to apply the appropriate values required to make decision and take action in pursuit of organisational effectiveness

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Supervisor : Eldridge, Derek
Item ID: 5499
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor. > HD2709-2930.7 Corporations
Date Deposited: 17 Mar 2016 02:00
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2016 04:23
Department: School of Environment and Development
Name: Eldridge, Derek
URI: https://etd.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/5499

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