Giritli, H and Oraz, G T (2004) Leadership styles: Some evidence from the Turkish construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 22(3), pp. 253-262. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
The construction industry provides an interesting research alternative to other sectors because of its unique characteristics. For this reason, this paper aims to explore and compare the leadership styles of managerial personnel in the construction industry. The study focuses on the empirical evaluations of the similarities and differences in leadership styles of construction professionals. A managerial-style questionnaire is developed based on the review of relevant literature. Questionnaire data obtained from 43 respondents show that the authoritative style is more frequently performed than all other styles. Results also indicate differences in terms of gender and managerial hierarchy. Implications of the results are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; leadership; Turkey |
| Index terms: | personnel, leadership style, evidence, questionnaire, Turkey, construction professional, construction industry |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, evaluation and assessment methods, industry analysis, leadership, management, professional development, Geography |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Research Practice, Information Management, Organizational Design, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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