Publications by authors named "Elena Ahmadi"
Article Synopsis
- The study looks at how managers in small businesses feel about their work conditions and wellbeing as their company grows.
- Researchers talked to 20 managers and found that their experiences changed over time, often getting better when they had fewer tasks and worked less.
- The results show that both company resources and personal awareness help improve managers' health and job satisfaction as the business develops.
A qualitative study of factors that managers in small companies consider important for their wellbeing.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Small businesses are important for society, and the wellbeing of managers affects their employees and business success.
- This study talked to 20 managers from 12 small companies to find out what helps or hurts their wellbeing.
- The results showed that being in a small business has both challenges, like fewer resources, and benefits, like strong relationships with employees and customers, which can impact how managers feel.
Article Synopsis
- Managers' wellbeing affects how they lead their teams, influencing both their own performance and the work atmosphere in small businesses.
- When managers feel good, they tend to be more positive and effective leaders; when they feel unwell, their leadership can become less helpful.
- Despite some negative effects from unwell managers, other factors in the workplace can help protect against big problems, showing that managers' moods and behaviors can change over time.