Role theories examine how individual behavior is shaped by prevailing social roles and provide insights into how behavior is perceived by others in light of such roles.

The consult role is individual(s) (typically subject matter experts) to be consulted prior to a final decision or action. This is a predetermined need for two-way communication.

A role is a set of expectations associated with a particular social position in a specific type of setting (Biddle, 1979; Staines, 1986). A school teacher, for example, has extensive obligations within a …

What is a role model? A role model is someone who serves as an example. They exemplify professional behavior and image. They recognize that what they say and do is imitated by others. Managers rely …

Much of role research reflects practical concerns and derived concepts, and research on four such concepts is reviewed: consensus, conformity, role conflict, and role taking. Recent developments …

Roles are defined based on job functions. Permissions are defined based on job authority and responsibilities within a job function. Operations on an object are invocated based on the …

A role engineering standard is needed for its ability to assist in initiating a role engineering effort. This is accomplished by providing a framework for defining one or more role engineering efforts.