Author/Authors :
Arshad, Azlin Shafinaz Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Management - Human Resource Department, Malaysia , Arshad, Azlin Shafinaz Universiti Teknologi MARA - Malaysian Academy of SME Entrepreneurship Development (MASMED), Malaysia , Rasli, Amran Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Management - Human Resource Department, Malaysia , Mustafar, Mastora Universiti Utara Malaysia - School of Technology Management Logistic, College of Business, Malaysia , Mustafar, Mastora Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Management - Human Resource Department, Malaysia , Norhalim, Nadhirah Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Management - Human Resource Department, Malaysia
Abstract :
Leaders are effective when they are able to determine the success or failure of a firm. In a recent study on leadership styles within technology-based firms, three leadership styles have been identified; transformational, transactional and ambidextrous leadership. The present study is conducted to determine the level of leadership styles of technology-based firms in Malaysia based on these three styles. A survey was conducted on 46 technology-based firms in Malaysia. The findings revealed that all constrcuts of leadership styles were found to be significant. Practical implications are discussed and suggestions for future research are made.
Keywords :
Ambidextrous leadership , technology , based firms , transactional leadership , transformational leadership
