Responsible management of shifts in work modes. Volume 1. : values for a post pandemic future / edited by Kemi Ogunyemi and Adaora I. Onaga.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Onaga, Adaora I., editor.

Ogunyemi, Kemi, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Management.

Flexible work arrangements--Management.

Flexible work arrangements.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 pages)

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2022]

Summary:

Considering the organisations that have borne the impact of the changes and the challenges to the health sector, Responsible Management of Shifts in Work Modes - Values for a Post Pandemic Future, Volume 1unpacks what responsible management means, explores future adaptions to heighten responsibility and proffers recommendations.

Contents:

Cover

Responsible Management of Shifts in Work Modes - Values for a Post Pandemic Future, Volume 1

Copyright

Dedication

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures

About the Contributors

Foreword

1. Understanding the Present - Values for Shifts in Work Modes

Abstract

Introduction

Theories and Conceptions of Work Values

Making Sense of the Present: Trends and Questions

Reflections on the Present

Responsible Management in a Crisis - The Book's Chapters

General RM Recommendations - Insights From Interview Data

Conclusion: Stable Values in Spite of Workforce Shifts

References

1. Preserving Justice

2. Zimbabwe's COVID-19 Response: Insights for Post-Pandemic Responsible Management and Reinvigorating Public Trust

Conceptualising Public Trust

Disaster Management and Public Trust Internationally

Public Trust in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications on Public Trust

National Lockdowns

Testing and Contact Tracing

Quarantine Centres for Returning Citizens and Other Travellers

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Stimulus Package

Vaccine Rollout

Responsible Management and Rebuilding Public Trust Post COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Strategies to Consider

Conclusion

3. Governing Multi-Sectorial Partnerships in Emergencies: The Case of the Uganda COVID-19 Task Force

A Framework Synopsis: Structures, Processes and Actors

Research Approach

Key Considerations in Governing Collaborative Initiatives

Governing Through Structures

Governing Through Processes

Governing Through Actors

Conclusion, Lessons and Recommendations

References.

4. Health and Business Intersections: Profitability and the Common Good

Context Setting

State of Healthcare in Africa Before the Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic

Effect of COVID-19 on Healthcare Systems

COVID-19 Effects and the Usage of Health Services

The Paradox of Healthcare as a Common Good Amidst COVID-19 Challenges

COVID-19 and the Morality of Healthcare Workers

Financial/Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare

SMEs as Healthcare Providers

Preparing for Future Pandemics and Solutions to Challenges Facing Healthcare Systems

Recommendations

5. Promoting Organisational Fairness in the Era of COVID-19 in the Public Service: The Need for Responsible Leadership

Thinking About Organisational Leadership

Characteristics of Responsible Leaders

Organisational Fairness

COVID-19 Pandemic, the Work Environment and Organisational Fairness

Organisational Fairness and Employee Management in the Era of COVID-19: Responsible Leadership

6. Responsible People Management and Fairness During COVID-19 (Law and Ethics - The Case of Pan-Atlantic University)

International Standards in Recruitment

Local Standards in Recruitment

How PAU Managed its Recruitment Process during COVID-19

International Standards for Termination/Dismissal/Lay-offs

Local Standards for Termination/Dismissal/Lay-offs

How PAU Managed Its Termination of Work Process During COVID-19

International Standards for Compensation/Salary/Pay/Wages

Local/National Standards for Compensation/Salary/Pay/Wages in Nigeria

Other Jurisdictions

PAU Payment of Wages Process During COVID-19

International Labour Standards for Health and Safety

Local Labour Standards for Health and Safety.

PAU Occupational Safety and Health Standards During COVID-19

International and Local Labour Standards for Communication

PAU Communication Channels During COVID-19

Note

Legislations

Journals/Texts

2. Preserving Justice While Going Digital

7. Establishing a Resilient, Economically Prosperous and Inclusive World by Overcoming the Gender Digital Divide in the New ...

Introduction - Women's Empowerment, Digitalisation and the Gender Digital Divide

The Growing Gender Digital Divide - Empirical Findings

The Digital Gender Divide and Its Antecedents

Women Entrepreneurs and Empowerment in the New Normal

Recommendations to Empower Women Entrepreneurs and Overcoming the Digital Gender Divide

Provision of Training and Education Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

Financial Support and Incentives

8. Working From Home and the Dynamics for Gender Equity and the Digital Divide

Some Definitions

Background - Pre-COVID-19 Views of Lagosians on Working From Home

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Forced Adoption of Remote Work by Employers

Pandemic and the Experience of Remote Work for Employees - Differences in Digital Skills/Internet Access and Gender Inequity

Pandemic and the Experience of Remote Work for Employees - The Role of Personality

Appropriate Organisational Support to Work Remotely

Appropriate Family Support to Work From Home

Summary of Recommendations for Employers

Summary of Recommendations for Employees

9. Rebalancing Gender Inequity and the Digital Divide: Unintended Consequences of Working From Home

Key Issues Related to Working From Home and Associated Inequities

Working From Home as Flexible Working Practice.

Issues Around Gender Inequity

Racial Dimension of Inequity

The Digital Divide and Its Impact on Work(ers) During the Pandemic

Changes in Team Dynamics

Changes in Manager-Employee Relations

A Case Study of Olive, a Project Manager

Analysing the Case of Olive

Theme 1: Gender Inequity in Work-Life Balance

Theme 2: The Digital Divide

Implications for Managerial Practice

Practical Questions for Managers to Consider

10. Impact of Covid-19-Related Initiatives on Digital Divide in the Mauritian Education System

Impacts of COVID-19 on the Mauritian Economy

Impacts of COVID-19 on the Mauritian Education System

Mauritian Government Initiatives towards Remote and Digital Education

Impacts of the COVID-19-Related Initiatives on the Digital Education in Mauritius: A Case Study Approach

Digital Divide Explained

Types of Digital Divide

Consequences of the Digital Divide

Impacts of the COVID-19 Related Digital Initiatives on Digital Divide in Mauritius

Impacts of Adopting the Fully Online Mode of Teaching and Learning on Digital Divide, During COVID-19-Related School Closures

Students' Preferred Mode of Teaching and Learning

Readiness of Educators in Using Digital Teaching and Learning

The Impacts of Broadcasted Video Lessons on Digital Divide

Rating of Videos Lessons Broadcasted on MBC

11. Transferability of Governance Ethics in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Teaching and Learning Developments: A Distance ...

Literature Review

Fourth Industrial Revolution Trajectories in Higher Education Institutions

Operation of Higher Education Institutions

Deficiencies in Zimbabwean Perspective

The Transformation of Education in Zimbabwe.

Virtual Teaching and Learning in HEIs

Effects of Covid-19 on Zimbabwean HEIs

Methodology

Discoveries on the 4IR Tools Used in Zimbabwe's HEIs

Conclusions

12. Impact of the 'New Normal'-Induced Digital Transformation on Public Service Delivery and Governance in Nigeria: Challen ...

Conceptual Review

The New Normal

Governance

Public Service Delivery

Digital Transformation

The Conspiracy Theory and Pandemics

Governance in the New Normal: Challenges and Prospects

The Health Sector in the New Normal

The Economic Sector in the New Normal

Public Service Delivery in the New Normal

The New Normal Workplaces and Conspiracy

The New Normal-Induced Work From Home and Work-Life Balance

The New Normal-Induced Flexible Working

The New Normal-Induced Health and Safety at the Workplace

The New Normal-Induced Digital Transformation in Nigeria

Conspiracy Theory: Digital Transformation and Public Service Delivery

The Dilemma of Digital Transformation

User Engagement

Digital Services-Fees or Free

Conclusion and the Way Forward

13. Directing Future Preparedness for Responsibility - Values for Shifts in Work Modes

Flexibility Shifts

Technology Shifts

Health and Safety Shifts

Education and Training Shifts

Governance Shifts

Shifts, Values and Dialogues

Resilience as a Core Value for the Future

Conclusion and Recommendations

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-80262-719-7