Organizational Culture and Leadership
Organizational Culture and Leadership
Author(s): Miroslava Quanitta ȘtefaniaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Management and complex organizations
Published by: Ediktura Beladi
Keywords: leadership style; performance; managers; rules; value system;
Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the relationship between organizational culture and leadership, emphasizing how leaders shape and adapt culture to align with institutional goals. The study investigates different leadership styles and their impact on organizational performance, highlighting the role of transformational and transactional leadership in fostering innovation and stability. Organizational culture is based on the values and norms accepted by the employees of the institution. The leader can shape and model the culture of an organization by defining its values, norms, regulations, and mission. An effective leader is one who harmonizes the goals of the employee with those of the organization. The leadership style is an important element of organizational credibility. The leader must leverage the organization's strengths and be aware of the weaknesses in its organizational culture in order to minimize them. Leaders should focus on people, encourage employee participation in setting goals and other group decisions, strengthening mutual trust and respect.
Journal: Revista Universitară de Sociologie
- Issue Year: XXI/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 280-286
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
