How leadership styles influence organizational outcomes: an empirical study in Vietnamese SMEs

Dat Tien Le, Selvarajah Christopher, Thuy Thi Thu Nguyen, Hong Thi Thanh Pham and Phuong Thi Lan Nguyen

International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2021, vol. 18, issue 10, 3893-3912

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of leadership styles on different organizational outcomes and value structure such as: overall business performance, working style, motivation and trust of employees, management efficiency and corporate culture in the context of Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach - The authors perform a qualitative analysis and gather data by conducting conversational semi-structured interviews with 51 SME managers from different industries. Data were analyzed using a step-by-step approach following Creswell. Findings - The study explores the effects of leadership styles on various organizational outcomes. Given the features of SMEs, it sheds light on the significance of leadership styles in changing work environment, increasing staff retention, and promoting the viability of SMEs. It also discusses the selection of leadership styles in accordance with Vietnamese culture. Practical implications - This study has practical implications on human resource management in the context of SMEs. SME managers, training providers and support agencies may utilize the research outcomes to raise the awareness of SMEs leaders. Based on the research findings, appropriate training programs should be developed to assist managers in tackling major problems. Originality/value - Although several previous studies have tried to investigate the influence of leadership styles on organizational outcomes, this is the first research to explore the topic in the context of SMEs and in conjunction with the Vietnamese culture.

Keywords: Leadership; Leadership styles; SMEs; Vietnam; Organizational outcomes; Culture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/IJOEM-01-2021-0092

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