Leadership Strategies Research Articles

Transformational leadership and competitive strategies in mining companies

Purpose: To stablish the existing relationship of transformational leadership in the competitive strategies of mining companies in Durango Mexico.Methodology: This study adopts a quantitative, correlational, and cross-sectional approach. To analyze the influence among variables, the linear regression analysis technique was employed. Data was collected through a questionnaire applied to a probabilistic sample comprising 378 workers. Findings: There is a statically significant relationship among variables. Besides, inspirational motivation is the most frequent dimension of transformational leadership and cost strategy is the most prevailing. Implications: The study revealed that mining companies should encourage transformational leadership due to the positive relationship it fosters in their competitive strategies.Value: The relationship found among variables enabled us to recognize that promoting inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation will have a positive effect on cost strategy.

The Role of Charismatic Leaders in National and Liberation Movements: A Comparative Study of Mahatma Gandhi and Mullah Mustafa Barzani

This study investigates the essential roles played by charismatic leaders in national and liberation movements, specifically examining the contrasting leadership approaches of Mahatma Gandhi during India's independence struggle and Mullah Mustafa Barzani in the Kurdish liberation movement. Through a comprehensive comparative analysis utilizing historical literature, primary sources, speeches, and biographies, the research endeavors to illuminate both the similarities and disparities in their leadership styles, strategies, ideologies, and impacts on their respective movements. Essential areas of investigation encompass the genesis and evolution of their charismatic authority, methods employed for mobilization and resistance, dynamics of relationships with followers and adversaries, and the lasting legacies they left behind. By drawing upon theoretical frameworks from disciplines such as leadership studies, political science, and sociology, this study aspires to deepen our comprehension of the intricate dynamics of charismatic leadership within the context of national and liberation movements. It aims to offer valuable insights into historical trajectories and contemporary leadership contexts, with a particular emphasis on the ongoing struggle for social justice and human rights. Through meticulous examination and analysis, this research endeavors to contribute to the scholarly understanding of effective leadership strategies in navigating complex socio-political landscapes, ultimately aiming to enrich our knowledge of transformative leadership practices in the pursuit of societal change.

Decolonial identities in the leadership coaching space: against neoliberal leader identity regulation.

The study uses the decolonial lens to disrupt the contentious dominance of whiteness in leadership development, not to mention in coaching, in management and organization studies (MOS). It contributes insights into how a decolonizing coaching space enables and guides a coachee to reflect and rethink the navigation of the realities of her decolonial identity. The decolonial identity encapsulates the authentic self and the neoliberal identity is the plastic self in a neoliberal university context. Universities' pervasive and normalized neoliberal discourse has become a "paradigm"-the overarching worldview through which universities' visions, missions, strategic objectives, and values are constructed. For academics to thrive in their performance and "walk on water" in achieving performance targets, they ought to embrace being academic capitalists, which shapes idealized neoliberal identities-conforming identities, complicit in undermining social, economic, and epistemic justice. Qualitative research methods were utilized to conduct a reflexive study, and data collected from the reflections and reflexive dialogues in leadership development coaching sessions and journals were thematically analyzed. The study reveals that the coach and coachee's shared decolonial identity offered counter-narratives that unmask the dominant great "white" man leadership in organizations. It also illuminates insights into the significance of black feminist pedagogy in the coaching process to honor the coachee's decolonial identity and rich cultural experiences. It enabled her to explore them critically and derive meanings from developing decolonizing, critically conscious leadership strategies for emerging transformation challenges. Meaningful dialogue dimensions emerged, which served as lenses that steered a decolonial approach in supporting the coachee to reflect and rethink the leadership performance vision, strategic objectives, action plans, implementation, and monitoring.

Exploring the Interplay of Agile Leadership among University’s Administrators and their Competence in Innovation Management

The study that is being undertaken here seeks to examine how these two factors are correlated, namely the flexibility that university administrators display as capable leaders and their ability to manage innovation. It asks qualitatively how creditable, responsible, and efficient agile leadership practices influence administrators in championing as well as managing innovation. It is evidenced that there exists a close relationship between the skills in changing leadership and the skills in managing innovative ideas. The study provides some insights that could enhance leadership strategies and considerations regarding the dynamism of the academic environment, enabling one to appreciate the role of agile leadership in establishing a culture that fosters innovation in the context of higher learning.

Enhancing Productivity in Ghana’s Public Sector: The Impact of Leadership Strategies in the Ministry of Finance

Enhancing Productivity in Ghana’s Public Sector: The Impact of Leadership Strategies in the Ministry of Finance

Research on the relationship between leadership style and team dynamics in high-performance teams

Leadership style profoundly impacts team dynamics in building and maintaining high- performance teams. This article finds through comprehensive research that different leadership styles can stimulate team behavioral, emotional, and cognitive responses, affecting team performance and development. The study used a combination of quantitative analysis and case studies to investigate high- performance teams in different industries and deeply analyzed how leadership style affects team members’ participation, innovation ability, and collaboration efficiency. Research has shown that democratic leadership encourages team participation, improves the quality of decision-making processes, and enhances team adaptability. Transformational leadership has a significant impact on driving team innovation and can stimulate the potential of team members. Task-oriented leadership has improved team execution, especially with clear goals and urgent work phases. In addition, situational leadership theory also helps to understand the relationship between leadership style and team dynamics. Leaders should flexibly adjust their leadership strategies based on the team’s tasks and development stages.

Exploring Leadership Strategies in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Exploring Leadership Strategies in the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Role of Environmental and Social Innovations in the Cost Leadership Strategy, Value Creation, and Business Performance: A Comparative Analysis of SMEs and Large Manufacturing Companies

The Role of Environmental and Social Innovations in the Cost Leadership Strategy, Value Creation, and Business Performance: A Comparative Analysis of SMEs and Large Manufacturing Companies

The Influence of Autocratic, Participatory, and Delegation Leadership Styles on The Work Motivation of TNI ADMembersat Yonif 100/PS, Military Regional Command I/Bukit Barisan

This research aims to analyze the autocratic, participative, and delegative leadership styles on the motivation of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) Army (AD) personnel in Yonif 100/PS Kodam I or Bukit Barisan. This research is based on the significance of leadership styles in increasing the motivation and ability of personnel in the military area. Each leadership style has a different impact on the enthusiasm for activities and the effectiveness of the organization in carrying out their duties. This research examines how each leadership style authoritarian, participative, and delegative influences the motivation of the organization's activities, and the factors that may mediate or moderate the effects. In addition, this research aims to identify the most effective leadership style in increasing the motivation of personnel activities in Yonif 100/PS. A quantitative approach was used in this research, with data collection through questionnaires distributed to the Indonesian National Army (TNI) Army (AD) personnel in Yonif 100/PS. Data analysis was attempted using statistical methods to test the relationship between leadership style variables and motivation. The research results prove that participative leadership style has a significant positive impact on the motivation of organizational activities, compared to authoritarian and delegative leadership styles. Authoritarian leadership style tends to reduce motivation of activities, while delegative style has various effects related to the atmosphere and character of personnel. The area of activity and organizational culture are also found to influence the relationship between leadership style and work motivation. This research recommends the application of participative leadership style to increase the motivation of Indonesian National Army (TNI) Army (AD) personnel in Yonif 100/PS. This research provides meaningful participation for the development of efficient leadership strategies in the military context and becomes a reference for leaders in creating a more productive and harmonious work environment.

Leadership Practices and Competitiveness of Private Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya

The study examined the influence of leadership practices on the competitiveness of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The research was driven by increasing competition in the higher education sector, which requires effective leadership strategies to improve institutional competitiveness. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from key administrative leaders at 19 private universities, including deans and associate vice chancellors. The results of the analysis show a strong positive relationship between leadership practices and university competitiveness with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.704. Leadership practices characterized by strict supervision, clear leadership and structured reward systems have been found to have a significant impact on the competitiveness of institutions. The regression analysis also shows that 56.1% of the differences in competitiveness can be explained by leadership practices, highlighting the critical role of effective leadership. The study recommends that private universities invest in leadership development programs to foster a participatory and innovative management environment, essential to maintaining competitiveness in the evolving education landscape

An Analysis Of Leadership Strategies In Higher Education To Close The Gap Between Education And The Labor Market Requirements In Saudi Arabia Kingdom

An Analysis Of Leadership Strategies In Higher Education To Close The Gap Between Education And The Labor Market Requirements In Saudi Arabia Kingdom

Role of Strategic Leaders in Unexpected Healthcare Crisis Management

Objective: This study aims to explore the roles of strategic leaders in business concerns and how they maintain sustainability in business during an unexpected crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study investigated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis on the healthcare industry, organizational performance, and various leadership strategies to overcome such a crisis. Methods: Hospital leaders frequently face new challenges, especially in a healthcare crisis like a pandemic, which may be beyond the scope of the current leadership practices. Additional unavoidable responsibilities may arise, affecting employees' productivity, emotions, adaptability, and leadership styles in a crisis. Result: Transformational leadership is identified as suitable for leaders in a crisis to motivate employees and introduce rapid changes to maintain sustainability. Employee engagement, motivation, innovation, creativity, and many more are critical for a business's survival in a crisis. Transformational leaders are active and utilize different tactics to formulate and implement decisions, provide motivation, promote innovation, display the significance of supporting the organization, and strengthen employee engagement. Conclusion: Influential leaders have roles ranging from routine management activities to handling extra-work roles such as strategy formulation, technology expert, coach, mentor, entrepreneur, etc. Swift changes in leadership styles are necessary to accommodate such rapid changes brought by crises in the healthcare sector for work situations.

Feasibility in embedding charismatic leadership strategies into social work applications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine whether charismatic leadership strategies can be successfully implemented within structures, systems and tasks for social workers to increase case management successes, particularly client well-being, given that the six key charismatic leadership traits align with presented professionally bound ethical expectations.Design/methodology/approachA short generic qualitative review was done over fifteen publications, emphasizing the effects of charismatic leadership in domestic and foreign occupational domains.FindingsMethodological, thematic and theoretical analyses show that charismatic leadership strategies are active in relevant social work domains with positive participant impacts.Practical implicationsThe paper is intended to primarily investigate whether charismatic leadership is present in social work domains, and does not consider other leadership modalities.Originality/valueHigh-quality reviews from the presented methodological investigations suggest that charismatic leadership is an effective leadership modality that should be considered into client-involved structures and systems.

The Roles of Strategic Leadership in Ensuring Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Empirical Evidence from Pharmaceutical Distribution in Emerging Markets

This research addresses the crucial yet underexplored area of strategic leadership roles in enhancing sustainable competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical distribution sector of emerging markets, particularly focusing on South Africa. The relevance of this study lies in its exploration of strategic leadership within a sector experiencing significant growth and global competition, specifically in the context of emerging markets where such investigations are scarce. The primary aim is to delineate strategic leadership roles crucial for fostering sustainable competitive advantage in this sector. The choice of the pharmaceutical distribution sector in South Africa as the research object is due to its dynamic nature and the unique challenges it presents in emerging markets. This study covers a significant period that reflects the evolving dynamics of the industry. Utilising a qualitative research methodology, the study involves in-depth interviews with 10 strategic leaders in South African pharmaceutical distribution firms. This approach provides a robust informational and statistical basis for the research. Through thematic analyses, the research uncovers five key strategic leadership roles: setting strategic direction, managing business complexity, promoting organisational structure, managing organisational culture, and developing human resources. These roles are pivotal in establishing and maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical distribution industry in emerging markets. The study confirms the hypothesis that effective strategic leadership is vital for achieving sustainable competitive advantage. It reveals specific trends and quantitative regularities in leadership strategies that contribute to this goal. This research offers substantial practical significance for managerial decision-making in the pharmaceutical distribution industry, particularly in emerging markets. Its insights are crucial for leaders aiming to create and sustain competitive advantage, thereby contributing to the industry’s growth and stability. Furthermore, it lays a foundation for future investigations across various contexts within the pharmaceutical sector and different leadership perspectives.

STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI KETUA KARANG TARUNA DALAM MENCEGAH NARKOBA DI KELURAHAN NUNANG DAYA BANGUN, KECAMATAN PAYAKUMBUH BARAT PAYAKUMBUH

Communication strategies are of course very necessary in holding an activity. One of them is drug prevention carried out in an area. The high rate of drug abuse in Payakumbuh has made the Payakumbuh City BNN look for ways to overcome it, one of which is through youth organizations. The manifestation of this performance is faced with the communication strategy of the youth leadership to prevent drug trafficking. The purpose of this article is to look at the communication strategies used by youth leaders to prevent drugs in the Nunang Daya Bangun Village area, West Payakumbuh District, Payakumbuh. The methodology used is a descriptive qualitative type that will describe or explain research variables with data obtained from various sources. The communication strategy used by the chairman of the youth organization can be in the form of analysis and research of the situation, formulation of steps to be taken, program planning and implementation, feedback, and evaluation. This communication strategy was said to be successful because the community became concerned about safe conditions and was active in warning and inviting the community to continue to protect their area from drug abuse.

국제 환경 변화에 따른 동아시아 해운 기업의 경영 전략 연구

This study aims to present the strategic direction of domestic shipping companies by comparing and analyzing the management strategies of representative Korean, Chinese, and Japanese East Asian shipping companies that are competitive in the frequently changing shipping industry. As a research method, literature research and case studies were conducted. The results of this study are as follows. First of all, most East Asian shipping companies were found to be adopting both a cost leadership strategy and a strategic partnership strategy, but as seen in the cases of Japanese and Chinese companies, it is also considered a strategy worth considering to solidify the position of the shipping industry by choosing a centralized strategy that provides more reliable maritime transport services to specific customers. Next, a common problem among shipping companies was found to be low punctuality. To solve this problem, introduce a logistics system that optimizes ship operation routes using big data analysis and provide customer support from ship and cargo schedule inquiries to real-time tracking. It appears that a differentiated strategy is needed to provide all transportation-related services.

Leadership Management Of The Chairman Foundation Coordinating Education Unit Management

Problem: The governance of the education unit under the auspices of the foundation is not coordinated measurably in terms of milestones. Purpose: This paper provides direction for the leadership management strategy of the foundation’s chairman in coordinating the management of educational units. Methods: Collection of data and information using observation, direct interviews, the Delpy method, documentation, and physical artifacts. Inductive, process, and goal-oriented Result: the head of the foundation carries out a transformative leadership management strategy coordinating with the management strategy, and coordinating with the educational unit. The pattern of transformative leadership as a strategy for adapting a harmonious and productive democratic leadership model in mobilizing school principals and teachers to the demands of changes in the management information and technology-based education units, as well as student-oriented leadership strategy that emphasizes the quality of management of educational units under the foundation’s internal supervision, governance of quality-oriented foundations in educational units, developing the quality of teaching and educational staff resources, developing facilities and infrastructure, involving parent of students and benchmarking in educational unit at the same level.

The competitiveness of Romagna wineries. An exploratory analysis of the impact of different strategic approaches on business performance

This paper proposes an exploratory study of the competitiveness of Romagna wineries. A double approach has been adopted to analyse it, as both Porter’s Theory of Competitive Advantage and Barney’s Resource-based Theory have been considered. The final purposes are to uncover which categories of resources and capabilities are related to firm performance and to investigate the main strategic orientations of the most successful Romagna wineries. To conduct the research, an online questionnaire was sent to 115 wineries located in the Romagna territory, achieving a response rate of about 24.35%. According to the preliminary results, it has been found that the most successful wineries in this area do not follow a cost leadership strategy, while they perform a differentiation strategy. These firms put a lot of effort into building a reputation in the market. On the other hand, managerial and technological capabilities seem to be not positively related to firm performance, while marketing capabilities exert a stronger impact. This study would give an input to the strategic and managerial studies in the wine business sector, and adopt an innovative theoretical approach in the analysis of competitive advantage. Moreover, this work focuses on the Romagna territory, fulfilling the need for research that considers the local wine industry and its competitiveness, to open the way to further studies.

Unveiling the Impact of Employee Engagement on Firm Performance: The Crucial Moderating Role of Supervisory Behaviors

Purpose: This study seeks to investigate the intricate correlation between employee engagement and organizational success, with a particular emphasis on the impact of supervisor behaviors on this association.
 Design/Methodology/Approach: This study utilized a quantitative approach to investigate the relationship between organizational success and employee engagement in IT-related firms located in Pakistan. The data was gathered by disseminating self-administered questionnaires to individuals, employing convenience sampling techniques. 280 responses were collected and subsequently evaluated using various statistical techniques.
 Findings: The proposed linkages were confirmed through subsequent examination using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that the behavior of supervisors has a significant influence on how employee engagement directly affects the overall performance of the firm.
 Implications/Originality/Value: The provided discoveries hold significant implications for companies aiming to improve employee engagement and attain a lasting competitive advantage. By giving priority to leadership strategies that offer support and empowerment, companies can develop a more engaged workforce, leading to enhanced productivity and in general organizational performance.

Leadership Strategies for Motivating Students: Insights from English Language Learning in Indonesian Senior High Schools

Leadership Strategies for Motivating Students: Insights from English Language Learning in Indonesian Senior High Schools