Concept Of Leadership Research Articles

The Phenomenon of Dark Leadership A Conceptual Evaluation

The concept of leadership has become a concept that attracts more and more attention with each passing day. Leadership is one of the most researched subjects in organizational literature, management discipline and many other fields. It is recognized that leadership is crucial for key organizational issues such as performance, as well as many other individual, group, and organizational indicators. The concept of leadership always includes a mystical meaning. It is thought that leaders are very different people from other people and have different characteristics. Because of this, it is believed that they are more competent and impressive than other people. However, many studies have shown that leaders do not consist of only positive, ideal characteristics. They even have some dysfunctional dark sides. Because of these aspects, they sometimes experience difficulties in bringing themselves and their organizations to success. The phenomenon of dark leadership has been tried to be expressed with many concepts in the literature. However, in essence, dark leaders are leaders who are characterized by the pursuit of power, success, and control, and are able to deftly use tools of psychological manipulation and control over others. This study was conducted with the motivation to better understand this phenomenon.

An Exploration of Teacher Leadership: Are Future Teachers Ready to Lead?

The teaching profession has become increasingly complex in the last decades. The changing role of teachers has called for a new paradigm of the teaching profession that recognises the potential of teachers to lead for supporting school development and change. The influence teachers have on the school community and their commitment to school change are at the core of teacher leadership definitions. Preparing future teachers to act as leaders in their schools can support the overall efforts for school improvement. Hence, the purpose of this study is to explore pre-service teacher leadership development. The study utilised a qualitative methodology to address: (i) pre-service teachers’ understanding of teacher leadership, (ii) the role of initial teacher education in shaping the understanding of teacher leadership, and (iii) the contribution of initial teacher education to pre-service teachers’ readiness for exercising leadership roles for school improvement. The study was conducted with pre-service teachers in the leading initial teacher education institution in Kosovo. A total of 42 pre-service teachers from all years of the Primary Teacher Education programme participated in four group interviews with the aim of discussing in depth the core elements of teacher leadership in order to better grasp the pre-service teachers’ understanding of this concept as well as their readiness to exercise leadership roles. A model devised by Snoek et al. (2019) was used as an analytical framework to determine the development of teacher leadership in initial teacher education. The study reveals that there is no consensus on the definition of teacher leadership. The findings show that the understanding of teacher leadership is based on a contextually drawn vision of what it means to be a teacher, resulting in a narrow view of leadership with regard to individual and classroom levels. The study concludes that initial teacher education has a critical role in contributing to shifting the conceptualisation of teacher leadership beyond the isolated views of individual and formal leadership. The findings have imperative implications for providing good models of initial teacher education that support the preparation and readiness of future teacher leaders to tackle the ever-increasing complexities of the teaching profession.

Adaptable leadership for arid/semi-arid wetlands conservation under climate change: Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach

Adverse socio-economic and environmental impacts of climate change on wetlands have enforced the international community and many nations to develop adaptive policies for wetland management, which require effective leadership to influence relevant stakeholders. This study identifies and prioritizes leadership functions and theories for climate change adaptation (CCA) in wetlands ecosystems, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. A mixed qualitative-quantitative research methodology was applied through focus groups and a survey with a sample of national, sub-national, and local experts on wetlands management and climate change in Iran. The Analytic Hierarchy Processing (AHP) technique identified the political-administrative (weight = 0.245), adaptive (W = 0.244), and enabling (W = 0.237) functions for CCA, respectively, as three prioritized leadership functions, followed by the dissemination function (W = 0.102), which emphasizes the necessity of applying and enhancing leaders' social capacities, knowledge, communication skills, and personal networks to facilitate social learning and actions regarding CCA in local communities and among relevant organizations. It is necessary to overcome structural and functional barriers for leaders and their followers to information access and involvement in participatory decision-making platforms. Moreover, network and communication leadership theories (W = 0.368) and sustainable leadership perspectives (W = 0.362), respectively, have the highest priority among leadership theories and are crucial for establishing participatory decision-making among relevant stakeholders and applying adaptive strategies for wetlands governance under climate change conditions. The reconceptualization of leadership as a complex adaptive notion draws attention to the social complexities and emerging characteristics of leadership in contemporary societies and organizations. The understanding of leaders' and followers’ networks and identifying the core role of leaders provides a foundation for developing leadership functions and theories beyond hierarchical, individualistic, and one-way concepts of leadership.

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT IN THE ERA OF DIGITALIZATION: LEADERSHIP AND NEURO-NETWORKS

The article is devoted to the issues of business development using a modern understanding of the concept of leadership and the possibilities of integrating artificial intelligence into business processes. The purpose of this scientific paper is to study improving the quality of management of organizations in the era of digitalization through the prism of the synergy of leadership and artificial intelligence and to formulate recommendations for their successful implementation. The issue of the relevance of AI implementation is considered in the paper. The statistical data of the introduction of AI in different countries of the world were studied and the expediency and risks of application were determined using the example of well-known companies of Ukraine and the world. It has been established that the use of neural networks to improve the quality of management of organizations in the era of digitalization has significant potential for improving efficiency and rationalizing business processes. The main factors limiting the introduction of such innovative solutions have been studied. Information on the areas of application of artificial intelligence is systematized, in particular, it can be used to perform various tasks in organizations, such as business process automation, forecasting and data analysis, production management, image and voice recognition, customer interaction, and many others. On the basis of the conducted research, the authors proposed nine stages that can be included in the roadmap for the introduction of artificial intelligence in business organizations, provided that the leadership qualities of employees are developed.

Power and politics of leading change in emergency departments: A qualitative study of Australasian emergency physicians.

The ability to lead change is well recognised as a core leadership competency for clinicians, including emergency physicians. However, little is known about how emergency physicians' think about change leadership. The present study explores Australasian emergency physicians' beliefs about the factors that help and hinder efforts to lead change in Australasian EDs. An online modified Delphi study was conducted with 19 Fellows of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. To structure the process, participants were sorted into four panels. Using a three-phase Delphi process, participants were guided through a process of brainstorming, narrowing down and ranking the factors that help and hinder attempts to lead change. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to code and interpret the qualitative data set emerging from participants' responses through the final ranking phase. A wide array of self-, ED- and hospital-related enablers and barriers of leading change were identified, the relative importance of which varied as a function of panel. Five core themes characterised emergency physicians' conceptions of change leadership in hospitals: challenging environments of competing interests and tribalism; need for trust and psychological safety to sustain collaboration; challenges of navigating complex hierarchies; need to garner executive leadership support and; need to maintain a growth mindset and motivation to practice change leadership. The findings of our study provide new insight into emergency physicians' conceptions of the nature, barriers to and enablers of change and point to new directions in leadership development to support emergency physicians' aspirations in the context of quality, organisation and health systems improvement.

Paradoxical organizational culture, authoritarian leadership, and international firm performance: evidence from international firms in China

Organizational paradox has received substantial scholarly attention; however, the literature has not yet explored the idea that it can be ingrained and manifested as an international organizational culture. In this study, we conceptually explore and empirically examine paradoxical organizational culture and its impact on international firm performance. In this vein, this study advances our knowledge of international organizational culture by extending paradox theory. We propose a “paradoxical organizational culture” as a type of international organizational culture characterized by the sustained and visible coexistence of contradictory cultural features within an international organization. We also argue that the effectiveness of paradoxical organizational culture is amplified, not dampened, by authoritarian leadership. Quantitative analyses based on cluster groups were used to examine the relationships among paradoxical culture, leadership, and firm performance. The empirical results, based on original survey data collected from China (2256 individual respondents from 394 Chinese international firms), support our claims. Our study is expected to provide implications for those interested in the concepts of paradoxical organizational culture and authoritarian leadership in the international business context.

Collaborative Leadership in Waste Management: A Case Study of Watampone City, Indonesia

The concept and practice of leadership is continuously evolving. In public administration literature, collaborative leadership is a serious discussion and collaborative leadership is encouraged to be applied at all levels of leadership including the leadership of the Regional Head. Waste management as a very serious public problem is a challenge to modern civilisation and Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest populations in the world, producing more than 19 million tons of waste in 2022, while Watampone is one of the cities in Indonesia that certainly contributes to the waste pile. As a developing city, preventive measures must be taken before following in the footsteps of big cities that are dealing with waste problems because there is no inherent prevention. Therefore, its leadership model can be a key factor. In these terms, it is important to study waste management policy using a collaborative leadership approach. This study aims to look at the characteristics of collaborative leadership in waste management. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods and data collection techniques in interviews with relevant stakeholder leaders as informants combined with documentation studies. The results show that the collaborative leadership model in waste management has a positive impact; this is because the involvement of multiple parties helps manage waste problems and share roles. The characteristics of collaborative leadership expressed by Wilson as a reference in this study show that waste management must involve many parties with the characteristics of awareness of functions, division of authority, cooperation for a common vision, and mutual trust by all operators involved. As a suggestion, waste management using a collaborative leadership approach should be conducted by clearly mapping the roles of all stakeholders involved. Another aspect that supports and strengthens waste management collaboration in Watampone City is the culture of gotong royong (mutual aid) that has been rooted in the lives of the people of Watampone City.

Visionary Leadership in Modern Organizations: Exploring Charismatic and Transformational Approaches

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership is essential for organizations to thrive. This essay delves into the concept of visionary leadership, highlighting its significance in guiding companies toward sustainable success. The discussion canters on two prominent types of visionary leadership: charismatic leadership and transformational leadership. Charismatic leaders inspire trust and respect through dynamic qualities, while transformational leaders foster growth by nurturing learning, shared ideals, and individualized consideration. Through examples and insights, this essay explores how these visionary leadership styles drive innovation, employee creativity, and organizational performance. Moreover, the impact of cultural and ethical considerations is examined, shedding light on the delicate balance between visionary leadership and ethical conduct. The essay underscores the applicability of these leadership styles, particularly within the context of Australia, while also acknowledging potential challenges and opportunities for future development.

A systematic review and meta-analysis: leadership and interactional justice

AbstractThis study aims to execute a systematic literature review on leadership styles and interactional justice when found together or with other variables and a meta-analysis to examine their direct relationship, besides elaborating on the definitions of leadership styles. The ProQuest website was utilized to explore interactional justice and leadership concepts in all abstract and summary texts in English and articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals at any time. Thirty-six studies were related to the systematic review, and there were twenty-two valid cases for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis techniques proved the strength of the relationship between leadership styles and interactional justice, with notable heterogeneity among all investigations and ambiguous proof of publication bias. Fisher’s method found a study to be an outlier, but it was significant in WLS, WAAP, and Cohen's d. The review of definitions showed a high degree of similarity, while the most prominent features of leadership styles were transformational, transactional, and ethical leadership. Yet, the systematic review proved unmistakable evidence of the connection between interactional justice and leadership styles, while those two concepts impacted other variables in a relationship. The relationship between leadership and interactional justice is influenced by many facets, such as their status in the connection, leadership styles, sample number, and study place, pushing the heterogeneity of the results. Although it is possible to mix up these diverse leadership styles, transformational or ethical leadership, both styles treat employees respectfully, avoid concealing information, and make staff feel satisfied. Wise leadership is crucial to shaping a positive interactional environment for workers. Therefore, leaders must pursue integrity and ethical behavior to establish organizational justice, particularly interactional justice.

Enhancing Organisational Agility by Means of Agile Complexity Leadership

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish current knowledge regard-ing how organisational agility and competitive advantage could be enhanced when Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) adopt agile complexity leader-ship to fully exploit digital transformation. Aims(s) – The primary aim of this paper is to understand the role of agile complexity leadership in improving organisational agility and competitive advantage in SMEs during digital transformation. Secondary aims include: Identification of knowledge gaps in leadership at-tributes to foster organisational agility. Evaluation of research focus and methods used to date. Exploration of agile complexity leadership as a model for optimising performance in agile organisations. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review was conducted using the Web of Science Database from 1992 to 2023 using the keywords complexity, complexity science, complexity leadership, agile, agile leadership. Initially, 62 journal articles were listed. Abstracts were reviewed to see if they are valuable and related to how agile complexity leadership enhances organisational agility, in effective digital transformation for SMEs—the final sample comprised 13 journal articles and four books. Findings – Three major findings are identified: significant knowledge gaps remain regarding the leadership attributes required for optimisation of organisational agility because it is related to business sustainability instead of traditional short-term production objectives; the focus of research to date has been reliant on quantitative methods often employed with samples that are not statistically representative; the concept of complexity leadership has been relatively neglected as a potential effective leadership model to optimise performance in SMEs. Limitations of the study – The study acknowledges limitations in its approach due to reliance on literature, which may have biases. Future research should include empirical studies to validate findings and expand understanding of agile complexity leadership in SMEs. Originality/value – This paper provides novel insights into the intersection of organisational agility, and leadership regarding digital transformation within SMEs. It is valuable to scholars, business leaders, and practitioners interested in optimising performance through innovative leadership models in organi-sations.

Spirituality In Leadership – A Psychological Approach

The concept of spirituality and leadership is widened in this research to include strategic leadership as well as traditional spirituality. It will be necessary for future advancement in the subject of spirituality and leadership to have greater clarity on the degree of research being conducted, as well as the distinction between individual and societal spirituality. A framework is presented to accomplish this goal, and it illustrates how a top-level leader's personal spiritual beliefs may be utilized as a schema to filter and organize data during strategic decision-making. This functioning is moderated by the leader's progressive growth and meta-belief, which are impacted by the organization's setting and leadership method, among other variables. A complex understanding of spirituality and leadership may be gained via the use of this framework. It also provides as a starting point for examining many different types of spirituality that can be found in organizations.

Menjembatani Eksplorasi dan Eksploitasi: Ambidextrous Leadership dalam Transformasi Pelayanan Publik Indonesia

This research focuses on the concept of ambidextrous leadership in the context of public service transformation in Indonesia. The background lies in the complexity of challenges faced by the government in enhancing efficiency and innovation in public services. The objective of this study is to investigate the role of ambidextrous leadership in achieving a balance between resource exploration and exploitation efforts to enhance the quality of public services. The research methodology employs a qualitative approach with case study analysis and interviews. The findings indicate that leaders implementing ambidextrous leadership can generate significant innovations in public services while maintaining high efficiency levels, with important implications for the improvement of public services in Indonesia.

Administrator Perspectives on Teacher Leadership for Teaching Students with Extensive Support Needs Across Settings

ABSTRACT While often understated, the role of teachers of students with extensive support needs (ESN) requires many activities associated with the concept of teacher leadership. Administrators play a key role in supporting teachers as they perform these essential leadership-oriented activities. In this study, researchers surveyed the engagement and perspectives of administrators in general and special education settings on six teacher leader competencies (TLCs) related to teaching students with ESN. Overall, special and general education administrators reported high confidence in their own ability to supervise teachers in the TLCs as well as in their teachers’ ability to implement four of the six TLCs. While no significant differences were found between the two administrator groups, some differences were noted between the type of professional development received and the levels of expectation for the following TLCs: implementing inclusive practices, supervising paraprofessionals, and adapting and developing individualized curricula. Given that administrator support has an important impact on teacher job satisfaction and retention, this study provides discussion regarding the findings and potential implications for the field.

About the Impact and Effects of Toxic Leadership on Employees and Organizations

Abstract The concept of toxic leadership has emerged as a critical counterpoint to traditional leadership theories, particularly the Transformational Leadership Model. This model suggests that effective leaders are visionaries who develop and implement strategies to realize their vision while fostering the development and motivation of their teams. It emphasizes the positive and effective aspects of leadership, focusing on guiding organizations towards success in their current and future environments. However, this model has been critiqued for its lack of attention to the negative aspects of leadership. This critique has led to the development of the concept of toxic leadership, a taxonomy that includes a range of detrimental leadership behaviors. Some scholars categorize managerial incompetence as a form of toxic leadership, arguing that it undermines organizational agility and effectiveness. Incompetence in leadership roles can significantly impede an organization’s operational and strategic capabilities. More recent explorations of toxic leadership have focused on passive-aggressive behaviors, identifying them as prevalent in organizational settings. This perspective broadens the scope of toxic leadership to include not only overtly aggressive or illegal actions but also more covert forms of destructive behavior. Some definitions of toxic leadership extend to behaviors at national and pseudo-national levels, such as genocide. This expansion underscores the potential for leadership toxicity to manifest in various forms and at different scales, from individual organizations to broader societal structures. The discourse on toxic leadership serves as a vital lens for examining the complexities and potential pitfalls of leadership, highlighting the need for a more holistic understanding of leadership that includes both its positive and negative dimensions.

Full-Time Teachers' Teaching Strategies and the role of Universities and Families on Students' Achievement with Financial Difficulties

Purpose: This study explores the intricate interaction of the teaching approach of full-time teacher, the teacher leadership skills, and the combined influence of all of these factors on students' academic progress, with a special emphasis on those students who are having difficulty financially. Theoretical framework: In order to conduct an in-depth investigation into the connections between these factors, the research makes use of a quantitative methods methodology, which incorporates quantitative surveys, and an examination of academic performance data. Design/ methodology/approach: The possible role that student engagement may play as a mediator in the pathways leading from these determinants to academic accomplishment is explored as part of this study. Findings: The results are intended to focus light on the essential role that teacher leadership and collaborative efforts play in aiding students who have financial restrictions, which will eventually contribute to more successful educational practises and policies. Research, Practical & Social Implications: The present milieu not solely cultivates scholarly triumph but also endows learners with the fortitude and proficiencies requisite for surmounting pecuniary obstacles and attaining their enduring educational and vocational aspirations. The concept of teacher leadership extends beyond the mere transmission of knowledge, encompassing the profound objective of motivating and enabling students to realise their utmost capabilities, irrespective of their socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Concept of Public Trust-Based Leadership – An Outline

Abstract Objective The issue of trust in leading public organisations continues to inspire growing confidence among management researchers and practitioners. The characteristics and organisational behaviour of leaders are analysed from various angles. The subject of the research is one of the newer approaches, namely trustbased leadership (TBL). The aim of this paper is to identify characteristics and the roles of public trust-based leadership (PTBL). This is the type of leadership that most fully incorporates trust as the basis of organisational behaviour in vertical and horizontal relationships and consequently as organisational cooperation. Methodology The primary methods used in this article are a critical review of research on organisational trust, leadership and public trust contained in the academic literature and in surveys of trust in leadership conducted in recent years by consultancies and made available on line. Findings The study confirmed that an inalienable role of leaders is to shape their own organisational credibility in both internal and external relations. Achieving a high level of this credibility allows to earn trust. Value Added Demonstrating that a key differentiator of the trust-based leadership concept is that TBL is centring trust-based relationships throughout the entire organisation. Recommendations Further research on trust-based public leadership should support its presence in contemporary organisations.

The effect of humble leadership on the success of international development projects: the mediating role of organizational learning

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of humble leadership on project success. In addition, we examine the mediating effect of organisational learning on the relationship between humble leadership and the success of international development projects.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a quantitative research methodology based on questionnaire data collected from 80 international development project managers from different sectors in Senegal (West Africa). The variance-based structural equation method, following the partial least squares approach, was used to test the research hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that humble leadership is positively related to project success. Furthermore, organizational learning mediates the relationship between humble leadership and project success.Research limitations/implicationsThis research has several limitations. The authors did not examine the role of organizational culture as a moderating variable. However, the authors believe that the cultural variable can have an impact on project success and team building, and future studies should consider this aspect as well. In the African context, each country has its own culture, which may affect the behaviour of the project manager. Also, the authors admit that the sample size is relatively small, which greatly reduces the generalizability of the results.Practical implicationsThese findings have important implications. First, because a project leader’s humility enhances project success, it is critical for development projects to select leaders who demonstrate modest conduct in the workplace. The perfect selection of a humble leader depends heavily on judgements about the characteristics of a humble leader from new project manager candidates.Originality/valueDrawing on conservation of resources theory, this study found that humble leadership is important for project success, thus extending the utility of the concept of humble leadership to the project literature.

The Love of Christ in Husband - Wife relationships based on Ephesians 5:22 – 33 - Implications for Christian Families

The Bible contains important teachings about the mysterious relationship between Christ and the Church, as explained in Ephesians 5:22-33. This article highlights the deep relationship between Christ and the Church and has important implications for Christian families in the Church, where teaching about the Christian family especially from Ephesians 5:22–33 is only given or preached at the time of the marriage blessing, and even that is not explained well. So it can be said that the description of Ephesians 5: 22-33 is just a routine without meaning. In Ephesians 5:22-33 the apostle Paul uses the analogy of marriage to explain the relationship between Christ and His church. He compared the relationship between a husband and wife to the relationship that exists between Christ and the church. Just as a husband is the head of his wife, Christ is the head of the church. It emphasizes the surrender of the church to the authority of Christ and the love and sacrifice Christ gave to His church. This passage emphasizes even more the sacrificial love that husbands must have for their wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself for her, husbands are also called to love their wives as Christ loves and cares for the Church. This underscores the importance of selflessness, grace and devotion in a Christian marriage by each of the spouses. Ephesians 5:22-33 moderates the patriarchal view of marriage, and it re-expresses the concepts of submission and leadership in a family. The wife should always submit to her husband's authority as she would to Jesus Christ. The husband needs to always exercise his authority with love and try to imitate Christ.

Integrating the Concept of Situational Leadership and V.U.C.A. in Formulating Adaptive and Responsive Defense Policies

The effectiveness of defense policies is crucial in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (V.U.C.A.) global security environment for maintaining national security. This study uses qualitative research and secondary data analysis. The study suggests that situational leadership principles can improve defense policies' effectiveness in V.U.C.A. environments, but challenges remain in integrating these theories. The research identifies barriers to change, including resistance, bureaucratic inertia, limited resources, and a lack of situational leadership training, necessitating understanding, capacity-building, interdisciplinary collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. Policymakers must prioritize agility, flexibility, and innovation in developing adaptive defense policies, incorporating situational leadership, effective communication, shared leadership, and continuous monitoring and evaluation.

Mediating Role of Public Service Motivation in Enhancing the Effect of Spiritual Leadership on Felt Obligation and Affective Commitment

Encouraging positive feelings at work is important in a public organization. While leadership and motivation are recognized as things that can improve the positive form of individual attitudes and behavior among individuals. By integrating the concepts of leadership and motivation as determinants of employee attitudes, the purpose of this research is to analyze about how public service motivation could mediate the effect of spiritual leadership towards affective commitment and felt obligation. Quantitative method is used as a research deductive paradigm with a purposive sampling technique used to obtain 97 civil servants that take part as respondent in this study who work in two Government Agencies in the Province of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Findings indicate that five hypotheses proposed in the study were confirmed, but there was one relationship that was found to have an insignificant effect, which is the direct effect of spiritual leadership on felt obligation. Main implication of the findings reveals about the significant role of public service employee motivation in strengthening spiritual leadership in improving both affective commitment and felt obligation.