Iraqi Production Managers: An Analysis of the Characteristics and Demands of Their Job

Dawood, Isaam J (1989) Iraqi Production Managers: An Analysis of the Characteristics and Demands of Their Job. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to develop an understanding of the nature of the Iraqi production manager's job. Within the framework of this general objective, the study attempts to investigate several aspects. The first is the characteristics of the job of the Iraqi production manager. This aspect covers (1) work activities (talking, paperwork, reading, travelling and other activities), (2) managerial contacts (internal and external) and (3) work pattern. The nature of the difficulties and the demands imposed upon a manager by his contacts with his subordinates, boss, peers and external contacts is the second aspect. The third aspect is major causes of variation in the job of an Iraqi production manager. Finally, this study aims to compare and contrast its results with those discussed in previous research.

• Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Keywords: Management, Organizational behavior
• Date of Award: 1989
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1989-76873
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2020 11:53
• Last Modified: 14 Jan 2020 11:53
• URI: http://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/76873