CASE STUDY IN A BUSINESS CONSULTING COMPANY FOR EUROPEAN FUNDS. ANALYSIS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR INCREASING ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Mădălina Maria BREZULEANU, Ion VERZEA, Andrei MĂMĂLIGĂ

Abstract


Leadership and management are distict yet interconnected concepts in organisational governace, often leading to confusion. These terms are frequently misused interchangeably, despite their deffering roles and function. However, an analysis of the specialised literature reveals clear elements that differentiate the two concepts. The paper aims to explore the leadership style employed within a business consulting firm operating under a project-based management framework and to propose potential strategies for its enhancement. Given the nature of the activities conducted within the company analyzed in this case study, we argue that a parcipative leadership style is the most effective in driving high performance. Involving employees in decisions related to the composition and organization of project terms fosters geater acceptance og those decisions, positively influencing both the work climate and overall productivity. The finfings derived from the leader’s questionnaire, along with the responses from the employee survey, suggest that the leadership approach within the organisation is well-balanced, placing equal emphasis on achieving results and maintaining strog interpersonal relationships.

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