Implementing Situational Leadership to Improve Team Performance in Multicultural Organizations

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Published: 2024-01-20
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Situational leadership, Multicultural organization, Team performance, Cultural diversity, Team management, Collaboration, Employee engagement

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Bayar Gardi
Gasha Technical Institute, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Rizwan Ali
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
Didit Darmawan
Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya

Abstract

Situational leadership is an approach that emphasizes the leader's ability to adapt to the needs of different individuals and situations within the team. In multicultural organizations, this approach is particularly relevant as it allows leaders to adjusting leadership styles according to the cultural characteristics of team members. This study examines how situational leadership can be implemented in organizations consisting of individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds and how it can improve team performance. The implementation of situational leadership has the potential to create a more inclusive, harmonious and collaborative work environment, which in turn can encourage employee engagement and productivity. By understanding and effectively managing cultural differences, leaders can reduce conflict, strengthen relationships between team members and improve overall team performance. These findings suggest that leaders who can adapt their leadership style will be able to build stronger teams and achieve organizational aims more effectively. It is important for organizations to engage in leadership training and development that promotes cultural diversity, and supports leaders in adjusting the approach to the needs of multicultural teams.

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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Gardi, B. ., Ali, R. ., & Darmawan, D. (2024). Implementing Situational Leadership to Improve Team Performance in Multicultural Organizations. Journal of Social Science Studies, 4(1), 61-66. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/291

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