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Benevolent Management...
Actu Anglais juillet 2024
Décrypté par Jean-François Allafort, co-auteur des Fiches DCG UE12 Anglais des affaires, collection « Expert Sup », Dunod, et présenté par Ian Waddelow
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Benevolent Management
Today, companies are faced with many stressful situations, whether due to competition, technological advances or economic issues. To remain competitive, they must constantly adapt and ensure that staff are productive and engaged. In this context, benevolent management, also known as benevolent leadership, is increasingly recognized as an effective entrepreneurial tool to improve employee productivity.
Benevolent management is a style of management that aims to value people, emphasizing empathy, trust, collaboration and mutual respect between parties.
Unlike authoritative and directive management styles, benevolent management does not rely on controlling or dominating employees. Instead, the leader creates a healthy work environment, based on understanding each other, the absence of prejudices and exchanges.
So, what are the key principles of benevolent management ?
Benevolent managers demonstrate compassion and empathy towards their staff. They have to listen actively and show genuine concern for individuals’ welfare, especially during challenging times.
Transparency is also a key notion. This helps build trust through honesty, integrity and consistency in word and action.
In addition, employees are encouraged to take initiative and innovate. By delegating power to their staff, benevolent managers help build skills, competence and resilience to navigate professional challenges and opportunities.
Benevolent managers also embrace diversity and inclusion, recognizing the value of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in driving motivation and creativity.
So what are the Benefits of Benevolent Leadership ?
They are numerous for individuals, teams, and organizations.
First, benevolent leaders foster high levels of employee engagement, morale, and job satisfaction by creating supportive, positive work environments where employees feel valued and motivated.
Secondly, benevolent leadership contributes to higher levels of employee retention and loyalty. Employees are more likely to remain with organizations where they feel appreciated, respected, and supported.
Thirdly, benevolent leaders promote collaboration, teamwork, and synergy among team members by fostering a culture of trust, respect, and mutual support, enabling teams to work together effectively towards common objectives.
Finally, benevolent leadership enhances organizational performance and effectiveness by leveraging the talents, creativity, and commitment of employees.
There are, however, certain challenges for benevolent management.
It can bring many benefits, but also there are some limitations to the approach.
Too much benevolence can lead to the absence of constructive criticism. It can be difficult to balance empathy and compassion with the need to set clear boundaries and maintain accountability. Overly permissive management styles can undermine performance expectations and discipline within the organization.
Benevolent managers may sometimes be seen as weak, incompetent, or unable to make tough decisions or manage conflict effectively. Indeed, benevolent managers may find it difficult to deal with conflict and disagreement among team members while maintaining that inclusive work environment.
It is a style that requires a lot of time and energy, which can lead to an overload of work for the manager who may experience burnout.
And employees can become dependent on manager support. This may prove to be extremely counterproductive for the competitiveness of a company.
So in conclusion, sustainable economic development requires many organizations to examine the activities with a broader perspective. It is not only profits that count. They also need to care of common social good. Benevolent management is a response of sorts to current challenges and benevolent leadership represents a powerful approach characterized by empathy, compassion, and genuine concern for the well-being and development of employees. It is positively correlated with the affective commitment of employees.
Gone are the days when the dominant “boss” gave orders and put pressure on getting a job done.
