Blar i SAM - Handelshøyskolen på forfatter "Rønningstad, Chris"
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A Tale of Two Autonomies
Rønningstad, Chris (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Despite comprehensive theoretical discussions on the nuances of autonomy, research tends to treat autonomy as a unidimensional concept. In contrast, this study of Norwegian welfare professionals presents empirical support ... -
Following-up midwives after adverse incidents: How front-line management practices help second victims
Rønningstad, Chris; Christoffersen, Line; Teigen, Janne (Midwifery;Volume 85, June 2020, 102669, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-16)Objective: To describe how front-line managers of maternity wards provide support to midwives as second victims in the aftermath of an adverse incident. Design: A qualitative study using critical incident technique and a ... -
How Unstandardized Work Tasks Create Arenas for Leadership
Rønningstad, Chris (Human Services Organizations Management Leadership and Governance ;Volume 43, 2019 - Issue 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-17)Interviews with 41 employees and managers in the Norwegian public welfare services identify characteristics and behaviors experienced as leadership. The study identifies how management behaviors such as deciding, controlling, ... -
Knowledge and Position: How to Manage Ambiguous Public Welfare Work
Rønningstad, Chris (Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies;Volume 9, Number 2, June 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06-19)This study draws on 41 interviews with managers and employees in the Norwegian public welfare services. The findings describe how employees in ambiguous semi-professional work experience frontline managers as knowledgeable. ... -
Leading for better outcomes: social work as knowledge work
Rønningstad, Chris (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This article explores how leadership practices have the potential to improve decisions and outcomes in social work. Through a literature review, the article identifies social work managers’ use of adaptive, administrative ... -
Us and Them – First-line Management and Change Resistance
Rønningstad, Chris (Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies;Volume 8, Number 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06)Change agents are vital in enacting organizational change, yet we know little about the specific challenges first-line managers face in this role. This study draws on written responses from managers in Norwegian public ...