Southern Africa: the mining industry between Ubuntu philosophy and post-colonial legacy

Natasha Winkler-Titus

Chapter 13 in Global Leadership Practices, 2024, pp 250-268 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The mining sector in South Africa is central to the complex history of the country through its colonial period as well as reflecting the multicultural make-up of the country and its relational, socio-economic and socio-political dynamics. The sector is also inextricably linked to the growth and development of the region while simultaneously providing the platform for redress and progress towards equity, diversity and inclusion. This chapter explores in detail the organisational culture transformation process at Silver Mining. The emic perspective is used to dissect the case, in particular the key role of the Ubuntu philosophy. The critical perspective shows how the legacy of colonisation and Apartheid influences individual leadership behaviour and relationships as it impacts on personal mastery, and thus the leadership development approach applied by the case organisation is also discussed and applied.

Keywords: Asian Studies; Business and Management; Economics and Finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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