Authors : Sahan Nishok Purasinghe

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24SEP665

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Abstract : The seminar paper provides a review of previous research findings backed by a pragmatic perspective pertaining to the topic of leadership styles practiced in construction projects. The paper provides a detailed collated review of various leadership styles based on prominent leadership theories that are practiced worldwide at present alongside a pragmatic analysis of the feasibility of the said leadership styles for construction projects. The paper has been structured in a manner that includes a brief introduction to the topic, definition of leadership, theories and styles, importance of the analysis of leadership styles followed by the discussion section that provides a comprehensive review of the characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, examples, best fit situations and the feasibility of each selected leadership style. Finally, the paper is concluded with recommendations that could be applied across the board to improve leadership within construction projects. The author anticipates that the content provided in this seminar paper shall be beneficial for effective decision making by organizational leadership to establish high performing construction project teams led by appropriate leaders that not only are focused on the achievement of scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements but also the wellbeing of team members.

Keywords : Leadership Styles in Construction Projects, Leadership Style and Project Performance, Leadership in Construction Projects.

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