“One of these things is not like the others”: the role of authe…
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Posted Nov 1, 2023
“One of these things is not like the others”: the role of authentic leadership in cross-cultural leadership development - Author: Clif P. Lewis, Maryam Aldossa…
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to explore a possible relationship between the presence of authentic organisational leadership and the leadership development experience.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses a qualitative exploratory hybrid research design which draws on data from multiple sources. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews, document analysis and non-participant observations across two case study organisations in Saudi Arabia.
Findings
The authors' findings suggest that the presence of authentic leadership (AL) within an organisation is a significant factor in the leadership development experience. This study also highlights the key importance of advancing leadership development theory that is holistic and comprehensive.
Research limitations/implications
The study was conducted as case studies within a specific social context. Findings cannot be generalised but offer valuable direction for future research.
Originality/value
The research advances leadership development theory by highlighting the inadequacy of the person-focussed perspective and offering exploratory evidence for the role of social context, organisational leadership and organisational artefacts in the leadership development process.
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Citation
Lewis, C.P. and Aldossari, M. (2022), "“One of these things is not like the others”: the role of authentic leadership in cross-cultural leadership development", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 43 No. 8, pp. 1252-1270. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-10-2021-0449
Publisher
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Emerald Publishing Limited