Download or read book A Behavioral Approach to Leadership Competencies and Its Influence on Employee and Organizational Performance in the United Arab Emirates Oil Gas Sector written by Bashaer Al Matrooshi and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research-based studies on the behavioral approach to leadership competencies and its influence on employee and organizational performance in the United Arab Emirates'(UAE's) oil and gas sector are limited. Therefore, the greatest value of this research lies in its ability to identify key variables that play a significant role in helping organizations perform effectively. The purpose of the research is to ascertain leadership competencies and its influence on employee and organizational performance in the UAE's oil and gas sector. To attain this purpose, the research focuses on achieving several objectives: (a) to explore the general perceptions about the determinants of organizational performance; (b) to examine the factors that influence organizational performance; (c) to construct a conceptual framework from the relevant literature to identify the determinants that influence organizational performance in the oil and gas sector in the UAE; (d) to propose a model of the suggested framework for leaders; (e) to make recommendations regarding how organizational performance can best be enhanced in the oil and gas sector in the UAE; and (f) to use the research findings to recommend areas in need of further research. As part of the research process, the researcher had to develop a conceptual framework from the current literature . This was achieved by reviewing the existing literature on behavioral approach to leadership competencies and its influence on employee and organizational performance and develop a framework that is beneficial for leaders within the oil and gas sector in the UAE. This research undertakes a systematic review of articles on the factors that influence organizational performance. The aim of this systematic review is to collect and summarize all empirical evidence from the literature that fits the context of this study. From the initial literature review, it has been possible to develop a framework for the study. This framework effectively illustrates the role of cognitive, emotional and social intelligence in leadership competencies, which in turn influence both employee performance and organizational performance. The developed framework was based on empirical investigation to determine whether (and the extent to which) it is applicable to the oil and gas sector in the UAE. This was done using a fully structured questionnaire on 606 first, middle and top managerial level leaders of 17 companies in the UAE oil and gas sector. The data for the study was analyzed using quantitative methods. Leadership competencies were measured using the 24 -item leadership competencies questionnaire developed by Carmeli and Tishler (2006). The instrument used was categorized into three sections that measure each of the following; [sic] social, emotional and cognitive intelligence competencies. Employee performance was measured by a questionnaire developed by D'netto et al. (2008) which incorporated 14 skill sets that are crucial in an employee's performance. Organizational performance was measured using a questionnaire developed by Huselid and Becker (1996).The findings revealed that leadership competencies were statistically and significantly related to employee performance and that this positive correlation impacts organizational performance. Furthermore, social, emotional and cognitive competencies have a significant effect on forming leadership competencies.

Download or read book Authentic Leadership Work Engagement and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors written by Mohamed S Al Sahi Al Zaabi and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhancing employees' performance has always been a major concern for leaders and Human Resources (HR) practitioners in public and private sectors. Employees are regarded as the most valuable asset of an organization and the key to growth and development. Moreover, leaders have a significant and essential influence on employees' performance. In this regard, authentic leadership theory is considered a newly emerging and promising theory in the field of leadership. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between employees' perceptions of authentic leadership and positive employees outcomes, such as work engagement and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), in the petroleum industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as to assess the mediating role of psychological empowerment between authentic leadership, work engagement and OCB. The petroleum industry makes a vital contribution to the national and global economy and as such, small changes in the performance of the petroleum industry can have a great impact from both the local and international perspectives. The study is guided by the following general research question: Is there a relationship between authentic leadership, work engagement and OCB among UAE nationals in the petroleum industry, with psychological empowerment as the mediating factor? This relationship is examined using a non-experimental, quantitative approach. A total of 367 UAE nationals working in one of the major petroleum companies in the UAE were selected as survey participants, and 189 employees fully completed the online survey. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire consisting of basic demographics and previously validated scales to measure employees' perceptions of authentic leadership, work engagement, OCB, and psychological empowerment. In addition, the collected data were analyzed through several statistical techniques, suh as structural equation modeling (SEM) and statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). The study assumed that there is a positive relationship between the independent and dependent variables based on the literature review and developed theoretical framework. The findings suggest that first, there is a positive and significant relationship between authentic leadership and positive organization outcomes, namely work engagement and OCB. Second, authentic leadership is positively and significantly related to psychological empowerment. Third, psychological empowerment acts as a mediator between authentic leadership, work engagement and OCB. In summary, authentic leaders in the UAE's petroleum industry have a significant impact on organizational performance as a result of the positive influence of leaders on employee behaviors. Consequently, several practical and theoretical implications of the findings, as well as future research recommendations are discussed.

Download or read book Leadership Behavior Impact on Employee s Loyalty Engagement and Organizational Performance written by Raimi-Akinleye Abiodun and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every organization is looking for ways to improve employee participation, loyalty and engagement; which most scholars believe could help with the organization' performance. We all know that leading with character is a good management skill for any leader that wants to be successful and effective. In this book, the following are seen as some characteristic behaviors that could distinguish a competitive and skillful leaders from others. When you are visible in the organization, know how to handle diversity, set expectations and most importantly know how to communicate and listen to your customers and employees, the result is always good for the organization. People begin to feel valued, respected and their sense of belonging begins to improve. The impact of employee feelings and perceptions will be seen on how they feel about the organization in general. The importance of good leadership on organization's performance and productivity is unquestionable and should be a driving force for leaders to demonstrate behaviors that are essential and productive.

Download or read book Leadership Approaches Antecedents Consequences and Measurements written by Burcu Üzüm, Osman Seray Özkan and published by EĞİTİM YAYINEVİ. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership represents a powerful force that shapes people’s cognitive frameworks, collaborative capacities, and most crucially, their visions for the future. This force can manifest in myriad ways, and the ripple effects of leadership can be considerable. Therefore, there exists an imperative to deepen our understanding of the potency invoked by leadership. This book has been constructed to facilitate comprehension of the realm of leadership. It explores various leadership paradigms, including responsible leadership, servant leadership, laissez-faire leadership, ethical leadership, authentic leadership, shared leadership, and toxic leadership types. It also delves into foundational elements like the antecedents, consequences, and measurement methodologies of each leadership type. This book is crafted for leaders and researchers keen to enhance their grasp and application of leadership. By examining the unique characteristics and impacts of the leadership types within, we aspire to hone leadership skills and mold the future trajectory of the business world. As readers, you will discover insights that can serve as a compass as you navigate the intricate depths of the leadership domain. The leadership styles addressed in this book aim to offer perspectives on how leaders can make a significant difference. This work has emerged with the invaluable contributions of many esteemed academics. Their endeavors have played a pivotal role in the book’s fruition. In conclusion, we hope that this book proves instrumental for everyone wishing to harness and comprehend the power of leadership. Leadership can catalyze not just the transformation of individuals but also societies and organizations. We hope this book acts as a critical roadmap for leaders and researchers dedicated to leadership studies.

Download or read book Leadership Style and Its Influence on Organisational Commitment written by Hibathul Careem and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was conducted to examine the Leadership Style of Supervisors and how it influenced on organisationalcommitment; special reference to the construction workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE is a promisingcountry in the region for infrastructure development and other industries of tourism, and real estate. Studies on Leadershipstyles showed that different kinds of leadership styles of the supervisors were having influence on job dissatisfaction,employee retention issues, reduced productivity, less commitment, and ultimately failure of the company. Therefore,study was focused on different theories on Leadership styles and organisational commitment using pre-testedquestionnaires distributed manually and electronically among 205 employees in the construction sector and out of which150 samples were analyzed by random sampling method. Pearson correlation analysis showed that Consultative (r =0.191), Team Management (r = 0.174) and Impoverished Management (r = -0.161) leadership styles were significantlycorrelated (p-0.05). Also, the prevailing leadership styles of the supervisors of the company were strongly influenced onthe organisational commitment of the employees of the industry. The Supervisors were being able to keep busy all thetime (r = 0.242), the chance to do different things from time to time (r = 0.266) and the way my boss handle his/herworkers (r = 0.235) were the factors significantly correlated (p-0.01). Therefore, it can be concluded that leadership stylehas a strong influence on employees' organisational commitment.

Download or read book Behavioral Leadership The Managerial Grid written by Thomas Egner and published by . This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2009 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 2,0, Munich University of Applied Sciences, language: English, abstract: The need for efficient leadership exists since business activities started. Leaders that do not use their potential and do not inspire their employees are facing enormous problems, especially in times of crisis. According Blake and Mouton (Blake R. M., 1964), efficient leadership is defined by a focus on production and the belongings of the staff. In other words, an efficient leader shows concern for both dimensions. Blake and Mouton developed a method to evaluate and to improve leadership capabilities, in order to increase the efficiency of a leader. Consequently, efficient leadership is closely linked to the overall performance of the company. The managerial grid model that is based on the behavioral leadership theory can be used as a tool for the improvement of leadership capabilities. The model is applied according a provided process that begins with the self assessment of the leader and ends with concrete suggestions for improvements. The model provides a favorable leadership style, the team leader style. This style is characterized by a concentration on both dimensions of concern, people and production. It is a proven fact that a focus on only one dimension has negative effects on the overall performance of the company. Especially, in times of crisis inefficient leaders face problems that cannot be solved because of missing leadership capabilities. According the model every leader can be aligned to a specific leadership style. The initial alignment therefore helps to identify specific weaknesses and individual suggestions, in order to develop the leader to a team leader. The Blake and Mouton approach is based on the behavioral leadership theory, though it has to be stated that there are alternative models that can provide adequate tools as well.

Download or read book Leadership Behavior written by Cash Kowalski and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership Behavior underscores the importance of the leader to an organization. Although the material presented in the book should be of value to those interested in leadership and organizational behavior in general, it should be of considerable value to those in the field. The material is more practical than theoretical, and covers multiple perspectives of leadership: women as leaders, group think and leadership, Japanese leadership, leadership and the appropriate use of power, power vs. authority, leadership and outsourcing, leadership and quality, the application of U.S. leadership techniques to Russian organizations, qualities of top leadership, and leadership and employee empowerment. The book is meant to be of pragmatic and intellectual interest to anyone concerned with the challenging work of the leader.

Download or read book Emotional Intelligence As a leadership Strategy to Make Leaders Great written by Dr. Whitney Stevens and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, University of Phoenix, language: English, abstract: Twenty successful leaders in the United States participated in the study to explore the extent to which emotional intelligence supports leadership potential and success. Competent managers with strong leadership skills are scarce (Cafolla, 2008). According to Goleman (2001), EQ might predict up to 90% of the variance in leadership effectiveness by uncovering strong positive effects of leadership commitment and effectiveness that support strong influences on leadership effectiveness. This modified Delphi study extended research on the emotional intelligence competencies to explore future possibilities of improving leadership success at mid- to high-level management tiers. The results of this study provide evidence to support emotional intelligence and leadership potential, validating the need for EQ as a leadership strategy. The Delphi study results recommended training to increase EQ in leaders and asserted that leaders with high levels of EQ are likely to improve overall organizational results, reduce turnover, reduce fraud and low performance, improve moral, and make organizations a better place to work.

Download or read book Leadership Style and its Influence on Employee Motivation in the Office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council written by Hafiz Bin Salih and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2020 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Employee Motivation, Employee Satisfaction, grade: 90.%, , language: English, abstract: The purpose of this case study research will be to explore the influence of leadership style on employee motivation in the office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council in Ghana. In order to achieve this objective, the study will seek to achieve the following specific objectives: Identify the leadership style adopted in the office of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council. Examine the impact of the leadership style on the work behaviour of workers. Explore how the leadership style relates to the level of motivation among workers in the organisation and develop recommendations on an effective leadership style that can be adopted by public sector organisations in Ghana towards improving employee motivation. Leadership has remained a prominent area of interest for both academics and practitioners for several decades. This interest is based on the notion that leadership styles correlate with organisational performance. In these modern times, when there are increased complexities surrounding the needs of society and increased competitiveness among organisations and nations, achieving high outputs and performance is even more critical. The role of leaders in assuring this high organisational performance is noted in the literature. Leadership is a process in which people are influenced to work towards organisational goals. It involves the ability to motivate people as well as building the capacity of followers to be able to achieve organisational goals. As noted by Akparep, Jengre, and Mogre, the leadership style adopted by an organisation impacts on operational success. Leaders influence the behaviour of workers through processes such as training, rewards, communication, and discipline.

Download or read book The Impact of Leader Attitude on Employee Performance and Job Satisfaction written by Ilker Cingillioglu and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1970s, Professor Paul Hersey and leadership guru Ken Blanchard introduced and published a new revision of Situational Leadership Theory based on their previously formulated Life Cycle Theory of Leadership. As Situational Leadership Theory recognizes no single best style of leadership, effective leadership hinges predominantly on the task itself and on leaders' attitude and ability to define and adopt the most suitable leadership style in accordance with the competence, experience and skill level of the followers. Accordingly, this research paper aims to conduct an empirical analysis of Situational Leadership Theory for improving organizational leadership effectiveness through the use of Structural Equation Modelling techniques with the managers at SingTel (Singapore Telecom) as the main source of data and seeks to reveal the relationship of common leader attitudes via moderating variables with employee performance and job satisfaction.

Download or read book Impact of Leadership Styles on Employee Empowerment written by Krishna Murari and published by Stampa Global. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is based on exploratory research carried out by the author in Indian Business Organizations. The book is based on exploratory research carried out by the author in Indian Business Organizations. It gives insights to Employee Empowerment and five important leadership styles namely Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership, Servant Leadership, Abusive Leadership and Ethical leadership, and their characteristics based on the researches carried out by the scholars and gurus in these fields. Transformational leadership, servant leadership and ethical leadership styles enhance the employee empowerment while transactional leadership has no role in employee empowerment. The book highlights that abusive leadership style is used by many leaders, and it has negative impact on employee empowerment. Employee empowerment results in Quality of Work Life, Commitment and Job Involvement in employees, which enhances competitiveness of the organization. The book also emphasizes the role of personal characteristics of employees required to make them empowered. Some employees like to be empowered while some others do not. This book provides guidance to new researchers in the field of leadership and employee empowerment to carry out further researches in these fields in various countries and cultures. The book will guide the managers to identify and enhance the required characteristics to be a successful leader. This book will be a new milestone in the above fields of research and beacon to the practicing managers to navigate them to higher success.

Download or read book Innovations for Healthcare and Wellbeing written by Evgeny Schlyakhto and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Proving the Value of Soft Skills written by Patricia Pulliam Phillips and published by Association for Talent Development. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing the Value of Soft Skill Programs As organizations rise to meet the challenges of technological innovation, globalization, changing customer needs and perspectives, demographic shifts, and new work arrangements, their mastery of soft skills will likely be the defining difference between thriving and merely surviving. Yet few executives champion the expenditure of resources to develop these critical skills. Why is that and what can be done to change this thinking? For years, managers convinced executives that soft skills could not be measured and that the value of these programs should be taken on faith. Executives no longer buy that argument but demand the same financial impact and accountability from these functions as they do from all other areas of the organization. In Proving the Value of Soft Skills, measurement and evaluation experts Patti Phillips, Jack Phillips, and Rebecca Ray contend that efforts can and should be made to demonstrate the effect of soft skills. They also claim that a proven methodology exists to help practitioners articulate those effects so that stakeholders’ hearts and minds are shifted toward securing support for future efforts. This book reveals how to use the ROI Methodology to clearly show the impact and ROI of soft skills programs. The authors guide readers through an easy-to-apply process that includes: business alignment design evaluation data collection isolation of the program effects cost capture ROI calculations results communication. Use this book to align your programs with organizational strategy, justify or enhance budgets, and build productive business partnerships. Included are job aids, sample plans, and detailed case studies.

Download or read book Essentials of Organizational Behavior written by Terri A. Scandura and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-12-13 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise, practical, and based on the best available research, Essentials of Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach, Second Edition equips students with the necessary skills to become effective leaders and managers. Author Terri A. Scandura uses an evidence-based approach to introduce students to new models proven to enhance the well-being, motivation, and productivity of people in the work place. Experiential exercises, self-assessments, and a variety of real-world cases and examples provide students with ample opportunity to apply OB concepts and hone their critical thinking abilities. New to this Edition A new Emotions and Moods chapter delves into important topics like emotional intelligence, emotional contagion, and affective neuroscience. A new Power and Politics chapter unpacks the most effective influence strategies and helps students develop their political skills. A stremlined table of contents now combines perception and decision making in a single chapter and change and stress in a single chapter. New case studies, including some from SAGE Business Cases for the Interactive eBook, on topics such as virtual teams, equal pay and the gender wage gap, and the use of apps at work introduce timely and relevant discussions to help foster student engagement. The new edition has been rigorously updated with the latest research throughout and includes expanded coverage of Machiavellian leadership, ethical decision making, and organizational design through change. New Best Practices and Research in Action boxes as well as new Toolkit Activities and Self-Assessments have been added to make the text even more hands-on and practical.

Download or read book Transformational Leadership Behaviors and Its Impacts on Subordinates written by Carolyn Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project examines how important transformational leadership style amplifies subordinates' job performance and job satisfaction in the public sector through leaders' behaviors. The methodology is a mixed-methods approach that will measure qualitative and quantitative data collection from all levels of employees from different departments/units. A multiple-choice questionnaire will measure the transformational leader's behaviors in the Department of Public Social Services that pertains to Los Angeles County. The study's propositions can inform leaders of all levels in the organization how their behaviors foster their subordinate's job performance and job satisfaction that impede organizational outcomes.

Download or read book Adaptive Leadership in the Military Context written by Douglas Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: