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Title
The relationship between leadership style and employee performance: An exploratory study of the Ghanaian public service
Creator
Frank LK Ohemeng, Emelia Amoako-Asiedu, Theresa Obuobisa Darko
Description
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to advance critical theoretical insights into the idea of “relational bureaucratic leadership” and its implications for public administration in developing countries (DCs). In doing so, the paper sets out new agendas for public service governance in DCs that recognizes the changing nature and emerging complexities of both the public service and society.
Design/methodology/approach
This is an exploratory study which synthesises literature in management, human resources, leadership studies and public administration, to understand the limitations of mainstream approaches to bureaucratic leadership in DCs, particularly SSA, with a view of identifying alternative practices.
Findings
Findings from this paper suggest that public service governance in DCs are embedded in complex dynamics between power relations, complexity and social norms, and bureaucratic leaders should …
The purpose of this paper is to advance critical theoretical insights into the idea of “relational bureaucratic leadership” and its implications for public administration in developing countries (DCs). In doing so, the paper sets out new agendas for public service governance in DCs that recognizes the changing nature and emerging complexities of both the public service and society.
Design/methodology/approach
This is an exploratory study which synthesises literature in management, human resources, leadership studies and public administration, to understand the limitations of mainstream approaches to bureaucratic leadership in DCs, particularly SSA, with a view of identifying alternative practices.
Findings
Findings from this paper suggest that public service governance in DCs are embedded in complex dynamics between power relations, complexity and social norms, and bureaucratic leaders should …
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Date
2018
Source
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=eSTq3EQAAAAJ&citation_for_view=eSTq3EQAAAAJ:9yKSN-GCB0IC
Language
English