Leadership Perspectives and Styles In Shell Malaysia

Abstract

This study examines the leadership styles and perspectives of the leaders in Shell Malaysia, and endeavors to establish whether and to what extent the leadership stylesare autocratic, participative or paternalistic ones, or a combination of them depending on a situation or environmental factors. The study is based on a survey which was sent sent to those holding leadership positions, identified through the Shell HR database.The data were analyzed and conclusions were drawn as regards the leadership styles and perspectives which provide interesting insights of great relevance and value to those having leadership roles.