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Transformational leadership takes Majan to the top of the class College wins string of prizes for good business practice

Transformational leadership takes Majan to the top of the class College wins string of prizes for... Purpose – This paper aims to detail the human resource management practices that have helped Majan College, Oman, to win a string of prizes for total quality management. Design/methodology/approach – The paper outlines the characteristics of four main leadership styles – transformational, authoritarian, participative and delegative – and describes the benefits the college has gained by, in the main, practicing transformational leadership. Findings – The paper shows that, when transformational leadership is practiced, team members believe that their leaders care about them as people, rather than as a means to an end; leaders pay close attention to team members' need for achievement and personal growth, creating an environment in which team members feel that they are pursuing meaningful goals; and leaders gain credibility and respect by “walking the talk”. Practical implications – The paper provides useful information on the advantages and disadvantages of various leadership styles, when practiced in an academic environment. Originality/value – The paper reveals that other leadership styles also have their part to play. In particular, authoritarian leadership can help when there is an urgent need to: ensure tasks are completed on time and within the financial budget; meet accreditation and quality requirements; and meet student needs. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Human Resource Management International Digest Emerald Publishing

Transformational leadership takes Majan to the top of the class College wins string of prizes for good business practice

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0967-0734
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10.1108/09670730810860726
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to detail the human resource management practices that have helped Majan College, Oman, to win a string of prizes for total quality management. Design/methodology/approach – The paper outlines the characteristics of four main leadership styles – transformational, authoritarian, participative and delegative – and describes the benefits the college has gained by, in the main, practicing transformational leadership. Findings – The paper shows that, when transformational leadership is practiced, team members believe that their leaders care about them as people, rather than as a means to an end; leaders pay close attention to team members' need for achievement and personal growth, creating an environment in which team members feel that they are pursuing meaningful goals; and leaders gain credibility and respect by “walking the talk”. Practical implications – The paper provides useful information on the advantages and disadvantages of various leadership styles, when practiced in an academic environment. Originality/value – The paper reveals that other leadership styles also have their part to play. In particular, authoritarian leadership can help when there is an urgent need to: ensure tasks are completed on time and within the financial budget; meet accreditation and quality requirements; and meet student needs.

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Human Resource Management International Digest – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 21, 2008

Keywords: Leadership; Higher education; Organizational culture; Total quality management

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