Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted EXPLORING THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP STYLES IN PROJECT SUCCESS WITHIN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS(De Montfort University, 2024) Alghamdi, Essam Abdulkhaliq; Oyinlola, AdewaleThis study explores the critical role of leadership styles in determining project success within diverse business environments. Grounded in the Contingency Theory of Leadership, the study investigates how various leadership approaches—including transformational, transactional, situational, and servant leadership—contribute to effective project management and the achievement of strategic objectives. The research is motivated by the need to understand the nuanced ways in which leadership influences project outcomes, particularly in environments characterised by complexity and rapid change. A comprehensive review of existing literature provided the foundation for the empirical analysis conducted through a quantitative approach. Data were collected via structured questionnaires administered to project managers and team members across different industries. The findings revealed that transformational leadership, characterised by its focus on vision, inspiration, and empowerment, is particularly effective in dynamic and innovative settings, leading to high levels of team engagement and project success. Transactional leadership, with its emphasis on structure, efficiency, and adherence to goals, was found to be crucial in more stable and regulated environments. Situational leadership emerged as essential for leaders who need to adapt their style to the specific demands of the project and team, thereby navigating complex challenges and ensuring project continuity. Servant leadership, which prioritises the development and well-being of team members, also played a significant role in fostering a supportive and collaborative project environment, ultimately contributing to successful outcomes. The study’s findings align with the Contingency Theory of Leadership, which suggest that there is no one-size-fits-all leadership style; rather, the effectiveness of a leader is contingent upon the context in which their leadership is exercised. This research confirms that the success of a project is not solely dependent on a specific leadership style but on the leader’s ability to adapt their approach to meet the unique demands of each project environment. The research contributes significantly to the existing body of knowledge by providingempirical evidence on the impact of various leadership styles on project outcomes. It underscores the importance of adaptability, context-awareness, and a people-centred approach in leadership. The study concludes with practical recommendations for leaders and organizations, advocating for continuous leadership development, the integration of adaptive leadership practices, and the fostering of a flexible and innovative organizational culture. These insights are crucial for enhancing leadership effectiveness and maximising project success in today’s complex and rapidly evolving business landscapes.37 0Item Restricted The Role of Servant Leadership in Career Optimism of Saudi Employees in Universities(Flinders University, 2024-10) Alomar, Seyaf; Mcmurry, Adela.This study identified a relationship between servant leadership and employee career optimism in Saudi Arabian universities. The study used a mixed-methods approach in which the analysis took place through both regression and thematic analysis to evaluate the relationship between servant leadership and career optimism in the Saudi Arabian higher education sector. A total of 286 Saudi Arabian university employees responded to a closed-ended questionnaire. The thesis drew qualitative data from 22 participants who were involved in semi-structured interviews complementing the quantitative data through open-ended questionnaire. These interviews added depth and personal insight to the findings, adding to overall knowledge about the way in which servant leadership is associated with career optimism. The quantitative findings of the thesis include a highly positive relationship between servant leadership and career optimism. This finding is critical as it highlights the profound impact that servant leadership can have on how employees view and manage their professional careers. The study also established how servant leadership is related to career exploration and in turn elevates optimism. This dynamic is particularly marked by the significant partial mediation role of career exploration. This thesis makes multiple contributions. The most significant is its contribution to the academic literature on Saudi-based universities that considers that strengthening servant leadership practices more markedly in their workplaces might help enhance career optimism. Servant leadership affects employee satisfaction, retention and overall organisational health. Second, the thesis not only adds to a literature that has largely concentrated on career optimism, but has implications for the European context to bring more viability to the educational sector.21 0