Leadership styles: some evidence from the Turkish construction industry

H. Giritli and G. Topcu Oraz

Construction Management and Economics, 2004, vol. 22, issue 3, 253-262

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.

Keywords: Leadership; construction industry; Turkey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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