Leadership Styles on Organizational Adaptability in Brazil
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Leadership Styles, Organizational, AdaptabilityAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the leadership styles on organizational adaptability in Brazil.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study on leadership styles and organizational adaptability found several key findings. Firstly, it identified that transformational leadership, characterized by inspiration, motivation, and intellectual stimulation, tends to have a positive impact on organizational adaptability. This style encourages innovation and flexibility among employees, which are essential for adapting to changing circumstances. Additionally, the research highlighted the importance of a leader's ability to empower and delegate tasks effectively, fostering a culture of collaboration and initiative within the organization. Conversely, autocratic leadership, marked by strict control and limited employee input, was found to hinder adaptability by stifling creativity and discouraging risk-taking. Overall, the study emphasizes the critical role that leadership plays in shaping an organization's ability to respond and adapt to challenges and opportunities in its environment.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Contingency theory, complexity leadership theory and transactional-transformational leadership theory may be use to anchor future studies on assessing the leadership styles on organizational adaptability in Brazil. Develop leadership training programs that focus on fostering transformational, authentic, and servant leadership competencies to enhance organizational adaptability. Advocate for the inclusion of leadership development programs in organizational policies and strategies. Organizations should prioritize investment in leadership development as a strategic imperative for building adaptive capabilities and sustaining long-term competitiveness.
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