The Influence Of Leadership Styles On Organizational Culture Phd Scholar: Valery Nsabimana

Abstract

Leadership styles and culture within an organisation necessarily have to co-exist for its success, and performance. There is a correlation between the two since they influence each other in many ways. The organizational culture is affected by the leadership styles used by the leaders in different situations. What the leaders decide shall be implemented according to the powers they hold within an organization, and the organizational culture changes and adapt accordingly. 

Based on literature review, we have been able to understand the details about organizational culture, and leadership styles using different theories and models.  In fact, organizational culture is there to assist the leaders to attain the goals and objectives established for the company. Organizational culture consists of value, rituals, heroes and symbols. While the leadership styles are applied according to the company’s objectives about the people orientation, task orientation, effectiveness of the leaders, situational variables, etc.

This article will explain in details and clarify how the choice of leadership style in an organization determines and shapes which organizational culture to be followed and implemented by the subordinates.