Abstract
This study aims to expand project leadership theory by creating insight of the impact of generational diversity on project leadership. Project managers and team members belonging to Generation Baby Boom, Generation-X or Generation-Y in infrastructure projects in the Netherlands are the subject of this study which used a multi-method data collection design through a cross-sectional survey, questionnaires and interviews. This approach was inspired by and adapted from methodologies used by project GLOBE, and leadership and generational theories from previous studies. The study confirmed that Dutch cultural values and dynamics of the project-based environment in the infrastructure sector in the Netherlands influence project leadership perceptions. A gap was found in the perceptions and requirements for leadership between team members from a Generation-Y and younger workforce, and leadership behaviour from more from the more experienced project managers. It was concluded that a Generation-Y and younger generation requires development of new leadership style (and respective theories) and revision of situational leadership styles due to their stronger affinity with authentic leadership behaviour, and concepts such as emotional intelligence. A limitation in the scale of this study has been identified with a recommendation to re-examine the findings through a longitudinal design in other industries and countries.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | EURAM 18 |
Subtitle of host publication | Research in Action |
Editors | Eythor Ivar Jonsson |
Place of Publication | Reykjavik Iceland |
Publisher | European Academy of Management (EURAM) |
Number of pages | 44 |
ISBN (Print) | 9782960219500 |
Publication status | Published - 17 Jun 2018 |
Event | Annual Conference of the European Academy of Management 2018 - University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland Duration: 19 Jun 2018 → 22 Jun 2018 Conference number: 18th http://euramonline.org/annual-conference-2018 |
Conference
Conference | Annual Conference of the European Academy of Management 2018 |
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Abbreviated title | EURAM 2018 |
Country/Territory | Iceland |
City | Reykjavik |
Period | 19/06/18 → 22/06/18 |
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Keywords
- Culture
- Generation x (genxers)
- Generation Y
- Project Leadership
- infrastructure management
- Project Management
- Netherlands