Research Reports
The Institute undertakes research into leading-edge management issues through surveys of its membership. The findings are published in influential, accessible and highly readable reports, which are available at substantial discounts to both Individual and Corporate Members.
Executive Summaries for most of our research reports, offering concise insights into the key findings, can be viewed and downloaded from the appropriate section below.
To purchase the full versions of any of these reports or to request hard copies of the summaries, please contact the Research team in the Institute's London office at research@managers.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7421 2721.
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The first of the Institute's new series of research papers examining manager's views on the economy written by Professor Lord Eatwell, Chief Economic Adviser to the Chartered Management Institute
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The Institute's tenth survey into business continuity management among UK organisations, based on a survey of 1,012 managers.
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A report exploring how professional qualifications and membership of professional bodies help improve earnings and employability
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A follow-up investigation into bullying as experienced by managers at all levels
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The latest trends and blends in management and leadership development
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Comparisions of the perceptions of UK managers and managers in Victoria, Australia, on organisational health and well-being (August 2008)
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A report examining recruitment trends among female, ethnic minority and disabled managers with the aim of informing ways of attracting more diverse talent in the workplace.
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Research exploring the attitudes, skills and aspirations of young managers and how employers can attract, develop and retain talented young managers.
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This study looks ahead to 2018 and predicts what the world of work and management will look like and examines how organisations can prepare for it.
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This summary report identifies the potential forces of change looming on the horizon which will alter or even transform the business environment.
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The Institute's ninth survey into business continuity management among UK organisations, based on a survey of 754 managers.
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The key challenges inherent in uncovering and managing talent within organisations are identified by research conducted in partnership with Ashridge Consulting.
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A new report based on a survey of 998 managers and a series of in-depth employer interviews on the use of online resources to support managers' learning.
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The latest report in the Quality of Working Life series shows a "work while you're sick" attitude hitting UK organisations.
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An assessment of the value of management qualifications from the perspective of both UK employers and individual managers.
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A pioneering research initiative exploring how to develop leaders with the capability to manage the political dimension of their businesses.
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The Institute's eighth survey into business continuity management among UK organisations, based on a survey of 1,257 managers
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Five key challenges for CEOs in harnessing technology to drive business growth
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A practitioner-focused summary of a literature review on politics and political skills in the workplace
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A report from the European Management Association examining the impact of cultural differences for managers across five European countries
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'Volume 1: Identifying the measures that matter most'. Based on research conducted among directors and investors, the report proposes a three-tier framework for human capital reporting.
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The Institute's 2006 report on Business Continuity Management, based on a survey of 1,150 managers across the UK.
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The latest research amongst 1,541 managers in the UK assessing health and well-being, as well as the extent and impact of organisational change.
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A survey carried out amongst 516 managers and 100 returned volunteers, investigating the extent to which volunteering can help to develop professional management skills.
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The second annual survey into managers' motivation, conducted among more than 1800 managers, which examines motivating factors, working hours and workplace attitudes.
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An in-depth benchmarking study on ageism and retirement, based on a survey of more than 2,600 individual managers and personnel practitioners.
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A unique investigation into bullying as experienced by managers at all levels.
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Research carried out in partnership with the Advanced Institute of Management, examining the role and effectiveness of strategy workshops and away days.
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The summary report from an AIM Management Research Forum, held in cooperation with the Chartered Management Institute, which examined the relationship of leadership to innovation
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A unique guide to measuring and maximising the competitive value of your workforce
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The latest report in the Achieving Management Excellence Research Series 1996-2005, which assesses current practice in management and leadership development in the UK.
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The Institute's 2005 report on Business Continuity Management in the UK, which highlights the threats facing organisations and what managers are doing in response.
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An assessment of the motivation and energy levels found amoung UK managers, based on a survey of over 1,500.
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This two-year study compares management and training practices across Europe, and finds that the UK is lagging behind.
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The 2004 report on the levels of awareness and practice of Business Continuity Management among UK managers.
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A survey of almost 1,900 public sector managers and their attitudes towards current leadership performance in the public sector.
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A survey of managers' experiences of their working environment
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The 2003 report on Business Continuity Management, exploring the nature, extent, and awareness of BCM among managers and their organisations.
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A survey of managers' attitudes to drugs and alcohol in the work environment
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A survey of the informal learning method of coaching in the workplace
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A survey of values, attitudes and motivation among 25 to 35 year old managers
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The 2002 survey exploring the awareness of Business Continuity among managers and the extent and nature of its use
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A survey of graduate key skills
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A survey of managers' views of leadership in the UK
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A survey of female managers' changing professional and personal roles
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A survey of management attitudes to training and development
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A survey of the attitudes and behaviour of managers over a 20 year period
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The 2000 survey of managers' changing experiences
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A survey of performance improvement initiatives in the UK
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A survey of UK management development at the Millennium
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Details of other research reports previously published by the Institute
