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Publication date: 21 March 2008

Ahmed Albulushi and Sadiq Hussain

This paper aims to detail the human resource management practices that have helped Majan College, Oman, to win a string of prizes for total quality management.

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to detail the human resource management practices that have helped Majan College, Oman, to win a string of prizes for total quality management.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper outlines the characteristics of four main leadership styles – transformational, authoritarian, participative and delegative – and describes the benefits the college has gained by, in the main, practicing transformational leadership.

Findings

The paper shows that, when transformational leadership is practiced, team members believe that their leaders care about them as people, rather than as a means to an end; leaders pay close attention to team members' need for achievement and personal growth, creating an environment in which team members feel that they are pursuing meaningful goals; and leaders gain credibility and respect by “walking the talk”.

Practical implications

The paper provides useful information on the advantages and disadvantages of various leadership styles, when practiced in an academic environment.

Originality/value

The paper reveals that other leadership styles also have their part to play. In particular, authoritarian leadership can help when there is an urgent need to: ensure tasks are completed on time and within the financial budget; meet accreditation and quality requirements; and meet student needs.

Details

Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 16 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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