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The Effect Of Leadership Style On Organizational Performance In Oman

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  • Sara Abdullah Al Mukhaini

    (Student at Oman College of Management and Technology- Department of Administrative and Financial Sciences)

  • Shim Mohammed Al Uraimi

    (Student at Oman College of Management and Technology- Department of Administrative and Financial Sciences)

  • Thuraiya Said Al Farsi

    (Lecturer at Oman College of Management and Technology- Department of Administrative and Financial Sciences)

Abstract

This study examines how different leadership philosophies affect the success of organizations in Oman, with a particular emphasis on servant, transformational, and transactional leadership. A productive workplace and the accomplishment of strategic goals depend on competent leadership in a time of swift economic change and intense competition. According to the research, good leadership is essential for raising employee engagement, motivation, and productivity—all of which are key for the success of any firm. This study demonstrates that transformational leadership strongly contributes to increased employee happiness and creativity, which in turn leads to improved organizational results, through a thorough literature evaluation and analysis of two case studies: Oman Air and Dhofar Automotive. Transformational leaders foster an atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork by inspiring and motivating their groups. The inventiveness and long-term dedication of employees may be restricted by transactional leadership, notwithstanding its effectiveness in preserving operational efficiency through defined procedures and unambiguous expectations. The results highlight the need for Omani firms to implement leadership philosophies that not only satisfy short-term performance goals but also encourage creativity and worker empowerment. The difficulties Omani organizations encounter in putting into practice good leadership techniques are also identified by this study, especially when it comes to opposition to change and the requirement for conformity to traditional values. Additionally, by offering actual data on the connection between organizational performance and leadership styles in the Omani setting, this study adds to the body of information already in existence. It gives leaders of organizations useful advice on how to strengthen their leadership styles, raise employee engagement, and eventually propel their organizations to success. The goal of this research is to provide leaders the knowledge they need to successfully negotiate the intricacies of contemporary business settings and accomplish sustainable growth by comprehending the dynamics of leadership in connection to organizational performance.

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  • Sara Abdullah Al Mukhaini & Shim Mohammed Al Uraimi & Thuraiya Said Al Farsi, 2025. "The Effect Of Leadership Style On Organizational Performance In Oman," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(1), pages 911-930, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:911-930
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