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Mellanchefers upplevda roll i beslutsimplementering: En studie inom industriella organisationer i Jönköpings län
Jönköping University, School of Education and Communication.
Jönköping University, School of Education and Communication.
2020 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Middle managers perceived role in decision implementation : A study within industrial organizations in Jönköping County (English)
Abstract [sv]

Mellanchefer har en komplex roll, där de befinner sig i en gränsposition mellan anställda och ledning. Deras unika position gör att de har stor insikt i olika delar av organisationen, inom såväl det strategiska som det operativa arbetet. Många gånger berörs mellanchefer av beslutsimplementeringar, där deras roll kan beskrivas som strategiska förkämpar. De förväntas styra gruppen åt ett gemensamt mål samtidigt som krav kommer både uppifrån och nerifrån i organisationer, vilket leder till orättvisa förväntningar som är svåra att möta. Det finns begränsade studier inom företagsekonomin vad gäller mellanchefers roll i beslutsimplementering, samt hur mellanchefer själva upplever sin roll. Syftet med denna studie är att förstå mellanchefers upplevda roll i beslutsimplementering inom industriella organisationer. Denna kvalitativa studie antar ett hermeneutiskt förhållningssätt och genomförs induktivt med hjälp av kvalitativa och kvantitativa data. Semistrukturerade intervjuer samt enkäter utgör grunden för insamlingen av data. Den insamlade data analyseras med hjälp av IPA-metoden och leder till sju identifierade teman och tre identifierade kluster. Kluster 1) Chefsrollen med teman kommunikation, tillit & förtroende samt ledarskap. Kluster 2) Krav & Utmaningar med teman krav, ansvar och förväntningar samt utmaningar. Kluster 3) Delaktighet med teman operativ samt strategisk delaktighet. Dessa kluster och teman utgör grunden för studiens resultat och skapar förståelse för hur mellanchefer upplever sin roll i beslutsimplementering.

Abstract [en]

Middle managers have a complex role in their position between employees and management. Their unique position means that they have great insight into different parts of the organization in both the strategic and the operational work. Middle managers are often affected and involved in the implementation of decisions, where their role can be described as strategic advocates. They are expected to lead the group towards a common goal while at the same time, handle the demands from above and below in the organization, leading to unfair expectations that are difficult to meet. There are limited studies within the field of business regarding the role of middle managers in decision making, and how middle managers themselves perceive their role. The purpose of this study is to understand the perceived role of middle managers in decision implementation within industrial organizations. This qualitative study assumes a hermeneutic approach and is conducted inductively with the help of qualitative and quantitative data. Semi-structured interviews and surveys are used to collect data. The collected data is analyzed using the IPA method and leads to three identified clusters and seven identified themes. The collected data is analyzed using the IPA method and leads to seven identified themes and three identified clusters. Cluster 1) The managerial role with the themes of communication, trust, and leadership. Cluster 2) Requirements & Challenges with the themes of requirements, responsibilities, and expectations as well as challenges. Cluster 3) Participation with the themes of operational participation and strategic participation. These clusters and themes form the basis for the study's results and create an understanding of how middle managers perceive their role in decision implementation.

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2020. , p. 44
Keywords [en]
Middle manager, decision implementation, industrial organizations, change process, leadership
Keywords [sv]
Mellanchef, beslutsimplementering, industriella organisationer, förändringsarbete, ledarskap
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Business Administration
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-48568ISRN: JU-HLK-FÖA-1-20201015OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-48568DiVA, id: diva2:1433241
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