American Strategic Leadership (ASL), a Comprehensive Approach to Better Lead Large Organizations (Case of Moroccan Public Universities) | Chapter 5 | Current Progress in Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 5

The economy has become more globalized due to the VUCA environment which is characterized by an increased and challenging level of interconnectedness and where there are no boundaries anymore between countries. Most public administrations & organizations in developing countries are not yet familiar with the Strategic Leadership (SL) culture initiated and largely dominated by the Anglo-Saxons in general and the Americans in particular. In this context, the state of the art relating to SL in the United States has empirically demonstrated the cause-and-effect relationship between the implementation of SL within large organizations and the improvement of their performance, especially through the development of a clear and dynamic vision centered on the development of competencies not only at the individual level but also and above all, those specific to leading large organizations, particularly within the VUCA environment. From a closer qualitative analysis of the Moroccan public university president’s feedback, as leaders at a strategic level, including validated questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, through the application of a post-positivist epistemology and hypothetical-deductive reasoning, many gaps compared to the foundational ASL framework were found. Then, how these findings can help facilitate a smooth and progressive American Strategic Leadership implementation within the national public universities’ community through a smart and adapted induction and some actional recommendations have been discussed. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical analysis, this research provides a deeper understanding of effective SL in public higher education. Specific findings provide valuable insights into leadership challenges and competencies, offering a fresh perspective on adapting leadership theories to different cultural contexts and standing as a useful resource for researchers and practitioners aiming to improve leadership practices in similar or other contexts. Therefore, the adoption of SL, as a mode of governance, would be a critical and important contribution to improving the overall performance of national public universities and their sustainability which would very likely play a fundamental key role in the development and upgrading of national human capital and ipso-facto launch them to a better repositioning on the regional and international arena.

 

Author (s) Details

Haddou Zamani
Department of Strategic Resources Management, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

 

Jalila Ait Soudane
Department of Strategic Resources Management, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

 

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Changes in the Silk Road and Transfer of Shipping Centers | Chapter 9 | Science and Technology: Developments and Applications Vol. 6

The Beibu Gulf Offshore Silk Road represents a significant component of the South China Sea Maritime Silk Road, playing a pivotal role in economic and cultural exchanges between China and Southeast Asian nations. This chapter explores the historical evolution of the Beibu Gulf Offshore Silk Road, which has undergone substantial transformations over time, including changes in route and shifts in the regional shipping hub.

Utilizing a range of historical data from both domestic and international sources, this study reconstructs the historical development of the Beibu Gulf Offshore Silk Road. Prior to the Song Dynasty, the route formed during the Qin and Han Dynasties and gradually developed through the Wei, Southern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang Dynasties. It reached its peak during the Song Dynasty, characterized by diversified route usage and increased navigation activities, with Hepu (Tang Lian Zhou) serving as the regional shipping center.

Following the Song Dynasty, advancements in ocean navigation, Vietnam's independence, and the Ming and Qing Dynasties led to the flourishing of the Beibu Gulf Offshore Silk Road. This period was marked by large-scale navigation activities and a transfer of the shipping hub from Lianzhou to Qinzhou.

Overall, this chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical development of the Beibu Gulf Offshore Silk Road, highlighting its significance in regional and international economic and cultural exchanges.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Shao Wenzhuo
School of National Security, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China.

 

Wu Qiwen
Department of Social Sciences, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, China.

 

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The Lacquer Thread Carving in Southern Fujia | Chapter 23 | Traditions and Cultural Heritage: Genesis, Reproduction, and Preservation

 With 300 years history, lacquer thread carving is one of the first Chinese intangible cultural heritages. As a unique traditional craft in southern Fujian, lacquer thread carving is not only of great artistic appreciation, but also of research value for history, religion and folk belief. The project is divided into three sections. The first part introduces the basic content of lacquer thread carving, the materials used, the process and the various images crafted. The second part analyses the images of lacquer thread carving, which are closely related to southern Fujian folk beliefs, providing a glimpse of the folk beliefs such as that of Mazu and Bodhisattva, which all play an important role in the folk beliefs in Southern Fujian. And finally, the third part addresses the change in the functional meanings of lacquer thread carving as a material vehicle of folk beliefs and symbols. In the early days of its initial stages, the lacquer thread carving was regarded as the embodiment of gods on earth, used to pray for greater happiness. Today, it has been transformed into a tourism commodity and has become a calling card of Xiamen, behind which the religious dimension has gradually been replaced by the entertainment aspect.

Author(s) Details:

Zhang Mingli,
Department of Anthropology and Ethnology, Xiamen University, China.

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An Approach for Capacity Building: A Timeless Managerial Responsibility for Achieving Organization’s Success in Akwa Ibom State | Chapter 8 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 2

 Capacity building is a deliberate strategic approach used to address transition difficulties in organisations, and it is generally considered as a medium- and long-term plan for dealing with large changes in the organization's environment. In order to keep up with the frequent changes caused by today's complex and multidimensional business environment, this study described strategy as a timeless activity that management must engage in after continuous monitoring and evaluation of the operational environment. The study used a survey design. In Uyo, Nigeria, data was collected from fifty middle and senior management professionals of public interest organisations. The sample was chosen with care. The data was analysed using measures of central tendency such mean, standard deviation, and simple percentage. The findings show that if organisations are to prosper, they must have a long-term capacity-building strategy. As a result, it is recommended that proper monitoring and assessment be undertaken on a regular basis to validate the need for capacity building, allowing organisations to remain competitive and effective while not reacting to changes in a fire-brigade fashion. This is because complex organisations tend to deteriorate into chaos in the absence of efficient capacity-building programmes, putting their very existence in jeopardy.

Author(S) Details

E. O. Etim
Department of Accounting Faculty of Business Administration University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

I. N. Ebito
Department of Business Management University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

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A Brief Discussion: Me, Religion and Culture | Chapter 10 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol. 6

 The spiritual realm that envelops us, me-the creative person, religion-the uncontainable cosmos, and culture-is the triad that guides the essay. Religion and culture reflect certain soft human dimensions that rationalists such as economists and politicians generally do not investigate. Human beings, who are the initiators and the motivators of such systems, carry out all superhuman systems of faith and worship. Individuality is imperative because imagination and innovation are conceived. As long as it maintains a complex balance between personal rights, duties and responsibilities, it should be promoted. The negative opinion of Marx on religion is rejected because it is clear that religion was and still is a critical response to very ancient human needs. People have been in search of mysteries, unhuman incidents and disastrous occurrences since the early days of civilization. The proper response was found to be God and his postulates. A key component of any social system is culture, which is the expression of human physical and spiritual achievement. It is also mistreated because it is intangible and is concerned with values other than money. Culture must begin at home, before looking to global arenas, to ensure progress and further expansion. Its advocates must learn to deal with the new risks that have arisen from the rapid development of technology. Today's world is shifting. Nothing is certain in the Post-modern period of the 21st Century. The only known thing at present is confusion. This condition allows religious individuals to pursue redemption from God and non-religious persons to promote escapism. Laypersons and talented individuals are split into people who are imaginative, reckless and egotistic. In this extraordinary transformation, which often looks like a revolt, both classes, the everlasting worshipers of religion, the advocates of multifaceted culture and the general public participate. The article concludes with a positive outlook and a hope that the Western Civilization will recover the leadership position of its world, provided the requisite restoration measures are taken.

Author(s) Details

Amos Avny
Senior Management and Strategy Consultant, Omnidev International, Israel.

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