An Analysis of the Role of Motivation in Leadership Styles Utilized by Today’s Leaders in the “SMART” Organizations in the United Arab Emirates

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  • Kiran Nair Abu Dhabi School of Management
  • Wayne James Abu Dhabi School of Management
  • Samer Shilbayeh Shilbayeh Abu Dhabi School of Management

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https://doi.org/10.11634/216796061706954

Abstract

Leadership plays an important role in the success of organization and employee motivation. The culture of leadership in this region has been shaped over centuries through a variety of factors, such as reputation, family, and religion, which continue to influence decision-making. Unlike many other regions in the world, a diverse range of nationalities and different cultures characterize the Middle East and particularly the United Arab Emirates. Official estimates suggest that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosts some 200 different nationalities. In such a context, diversity becomes an enormous challenge for organizations to choose the right leader with the appropriate leadership style to assure their success. Human Resource functions need to ensure that they choose the right people, management practices, and processes that will develop the right leaders who can lead and motivate employees to achieve the organization’s vision and mission. 

Author Biography

Kiran Nair, Abu Dhabi School of Management

Dr. Nair is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with specialization in Retail Management from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Dr. Nair also holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from MS University India and has completed a certification course in Retail Management from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). Dr. Nair has 17 years of industry experience having worked with various multinational organizations in the Middle East and India. His primary responsibilities have spanned Sales & Distribution Management, Marketing, and General Management. Throughout his career, he has held various key positions such as Regional Business Development Manager, Category Head, and Country Manager. His research interests relate to Marketing, Consumer Behavior, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Strategic Human Resource Management, and Leadership. In 2017, Dr. Nair published five papers which include “UAE a Promising Terminus in Higher Education Investment” and “Digital Marketing Influencing Firms Promotion and its Effect on Customer Feedback”. 

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02/19/2019

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Nair, K., James, W., & Shilbayeh, S. S. (2019). An Analysis of the Role of Motivation in Leadership Styles Utilized by Today’s Leaders in the “SMART” Organizations in the United Arab Emirates. American Journal of Business and Management, 8(1), 11–17. https://doi.org/10.11634/216796061706954

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