• 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 ...