The Relationship of Organizational Culture and Managerial Leadership
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Abstract
The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship of managerial leadership and organizational culture based on the integration of the two culture theories of Grid and Group Competing Values Framework (Hierarchy, Market, Adhocracy and Clan Culture types), and the managerial leadership theory Full Range Leadership model (Transformational and Transactional Leadership behaviors). The study methods were comprised of a quantitative web based survey research with a convenience sample of an organization. The data was analyzed with Canonical Correlation as well as exploratory data analysis. The findings supported the relationship of Group and Clan cultures and Transformational leadership behaviors. More specifically, there was a relationship of Clan culture and Transformational leadership behaviors of Intellectual Stimulation, Idealized Influence, and Individualized Consideration. There was also support for Grid and Market culture and Transactional leadership behaviors. Market culture was specifically associated with Transformational Leadership behavior of Management by Exception. The unexpected findings were the relationship of Contingent Reward Transactional behavior and Market culture and the relationship of Group culture to Adhocracy culture. Overall, the finding of the research supported the relationship and integration of the culture theories of Grid and Group and Competing Values Framework and Transactional and Transformational Managerial Leadership behaviors of the Full Range Leadership Model.