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From desert to destiny: knowledge, attitudes and practices of Saudi Arabian leadership

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This paper aims to examine the ways in which Saudi organisational leaders and followers in organisations in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia interpret the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of organisational leadership within the context of the Saudi Arabian culture. Based on a qualitative study, findings indicate the prevalence of a power-driven leadership style and a desire for Saudi organisational leaders to adopt culturally-sensitive leadership and organisational development approaches that serve to enable, develop, and empower employees. Key themes suggesting the need for a developmental leadership style include relationships, leader-follower roles, the principles of Islam, and governmental support for business. The paper offers several implications for human resource management and development for organisations throughout Saudi Arabia, the GCC region, and beyond.

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  • Mark Charles Bechtold, 2014. "From desert to destiny: knowledge, attitudes and practices of Saudi Arabian leadership," International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 14(1/2/3), pages 157-169.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrdm:v:14:y:2014:i:1/2/3:p:157-169
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