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Open research questions in Organizational Change and Leadership

48 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,299 Organizational Change and Leadership papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The paper identifies technical challenges in supply management and procurement, including potential conflicts of interest and reputational risks. It highlights the need for effective leadership strategies and methodologies. The paper touches on the challenge of promoting diversity in the supply base.

    ISM ISM LEAD PDF · 2026 · DOI

  • Disruptions can lead to uncertainty and a lack of guidance for employees. Leaders must adapt to change and prioritize the mission of the organization. Failure to navigate disruptions can lead to disastrous results for businesses.

    Leading Through Disruptions: Challenges And Opportunities · 2026 · DOI

  • Bureaucratic complexity - Limited resources - The need for strict regulatory compliance

    Personnel Controlling as a Tool of HRM in the Public Entities · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of leadership in navigating disruptions.

    Leading Through Disruptions: Challenges And Opportunities · 2026 · DOI

  • Originality/value This paper addresses an identified gap in the literature regarding change measurement, specifically within healthcare and large institutional forced expansion contexts.

    Measuring organizational change impact: a discussion and model for planned organizational change · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could investigate applicability in varied organizational structures and change scenarios.

    Measuring organizational change impact: a discussion and model for planned organizational change · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on turnaround management of complex organizations. It highlights the need for more research on the role of management style and leadership in the turnaround process.

    Turnaround Management of Mismanaged Complex Organizations · 1983 · DOI

  • The need for a more flexible approach to forecasting and strategic planning. The importance of scenario planning and piecemeal improvement of existing works.

    Research and development management · 1983 · DOI

  • The need for controllers to be involved in decision-making, - The importance of personal integrity, technical competence, and communication skills in controllers

    The controller's role in management · 1983 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding how organizations can guide management to choose appropriate strategies and structures. It notes that prior work has focused on empirical tests of Chandler's ideas, but there is a need for a more comprehensive framework.

    Strategy and organization planning · 1983 · DOI

  • The lack of emphasis on human needs in traditional management styles. The need for a new approach to management that prioritizes cooperation and productivity.

    The newest ideas in management · 1983 · DOI

  • Unstable competitive environments. The need for new organizational skills. The challenge of sustaining results from the change program.

    Enhancing the effectiveness of organizational change management · 1983 · DOI

  • The need for a change-management model. The lack of understanding of the process of organizational change.

    Enhancing the effectiveness of organizational change management · 1983 · DOI

  • The challenge of changing traditional management styles. The challenge of prioritizing human needs in a fast-paced and competitive work environment.

    The newest ideas in management · 1983 · DOI

  • The debate between leadership and management in the military - The need for a combination of leadership qualities and effective management skills

    Leadership vs. Management · 1983 · DOI

  • in the areas of control where defined rules and procedures exist: It is an- other thing-and much more difficult-to recommend and question business judg- ments where clear guidelines or answers do not exist, but sure that specialist this is what knowledge is required to en- and expertise get proper consideration sions are made and actions are taken. when business deci- to strict accounting and internal-control standards.

    The controller's role in management · 1983 · DOI

  • Prior research has failed to consistently report relationships between budget-related variables and performance and job satisfaction. The role of budgetary participation as a contingency factor in the Path-Goal model of leadership is not well understood.

    Leadership style, budgetary participation and managerial behavior · 1983 · DOI

  • Align Leadership and Change Management: Technology Incubation center should ensure that they align leadership and change management efforts to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach. 2. Develop a Change-Ready Culture: Public enterprises should develop a culture that is open to change, and encourages experimentation and innovation. 3. Lead Change from the Top: Management should lead change from the top, with senior leaders modeling the behaviors and values expected of others. 4. Empower Change Agents: Empower change agents at all levels of the organization to lead and manage change. h c r a e s e R t n e m e g a n a M i c i s n e r o F d n a p h s r u e n e r p e r t n E f o l a n r u o J l a n o i t a n r e t n I REFERENCES Abba, M., Ibrahim, H., & Bello, A. (2023). Leadership styles and organizational performance: Evidence from developing economies. Journal of Management Studies, 15(2), 112–128. 103 APR., 2026 IJEFMR ISSN: 3027-0200 Vol. 12, NO. 7] NIGHTINGALE PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL ] APR., 2026 IJEFMR ISSN: 3027-0200 Vol. 12, NO. 7] NIGHTINGALE PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL ] Adedokun, A. (2008). Leadership styles and employee performance in organizations. Lagos: Concept Publications. Allan, K., & Robert, D. (1969). Management principles and practices. London: Macmillan. Asika, N. (2023). Research methodology in the behavioural sciences. Lagos: Longman Nigeria. Bass, B. M., & Riggio, R. E. (2006). Transformational leadership (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Carter, M. Z., Armenakis, A. A., Feild, H. S., &Mossholder, K. W. (2013). Transformational leadership, relationship quality, and employee performance during organizational change. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 26(6), 943–958. Cummings, T. G., & Worley, C. G. (2022). Organization development and change (11th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning. DeRue, D. S., & Myers, C. G. (2013). Leadership development: A review and agenda for future research. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology, 1(1), 1–28. Gallup. (2013). State of the American workplace report. Washington, DC: Gallup Inc. Ganta, V. C., &Manukonda, J. K. (2017). Leadership during change and uncertainty in organizations. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 25(4), 612–628. Hiatt, J. (2006). ADKAR: A model for change in business, government and our community. Prosci Learning Center Publications. İkinci, S. S. (2022). Organizational change and leadership dynamics in the digital era. Journal of Business Research, 140, 10–18. Jatto, A. (2008). Principles of management. Abuja: Spectrum Books. Jones, G. R., & George, J. M. (2003). Contemporary management. New York: McGraw-Hill.

    LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC ENTERPRISES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA · 2026 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the implementation of the CRD requirements in other countries. Examination of the impact of these requirements on the financial sector.

    A Fit and Proper Management Member · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of clear definitions of 'sufficient' and 'good' in the context of management members' requirements. The need for a deeper understanding of the implications of these requirements for management members and the financial sector.

    A Fit and Proper Management Member · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not suggest specific future research directions. It highlights the importance of continued research in Integrated System Management (ISM) and supply management.

    ISM ISM LEAD PDF · 2026 · DOI

  • Analysis of areas related to the innovation of HR controlling practices - Examination of the impact of HR controlling on organizational performance

    Personnel Controlling as a Tool of HRM in the Public Entities · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the results. The study is limited to 17 Romanian city halls.

    Analyzing the Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Knowledge-Based Management · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between organizational culture and knowledge-based management. There is a lack of research on the application of Denison's model in the context of public institutions.

    Analyzing the Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Knowledge-Based Management · 2026 · DOI

  • Purpose Although organizational change is inevitable with customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, very little is known about how this change affect employees, and how their actions in turn influence the success of CRM projects.

    Employees' affective commitment to change · 2008 · DOI

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