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Management time: who's got the monkey?

W Oncken1, D L Wass

  • 1William Oncken Company of Texas, Inc.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 1, 1990
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Effective leadership requires managers to skillfully manage demands from superiors, peers, and subordinates. Controlling these "monkey-on-the-back" inputs is crucial for successful management and time allocation.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Management Science

Background:

  • Managers face reciprocal demands from superiors, peers, and subordinates.
  • These demands consume significant managerial time and attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of managing external demands in managerial effectiveness.
  • To emphasize the importance of controlling "monkey-on-the-back" inputs for leadership success.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of managerial roles and responsibilities.
  • Literature review on leadership effectiveness and time management.

Main Results:

  • Managerial success is significantly influenced by the ability to manage demands from various stakeholders.
  • Uncontrolled demands detract from core managerial functions and strategic focus.

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Conclusions:

  • Effective leadership necessitates proactive control over stakeholder demands.
  • Mastering the "monkey-on-the-back" phenomenon is key to optimizing managerial performance and organizational support.