Abstract
Servant leadership was developed as an alternative to the heroic leadership which was prevalent within the USA during the 1970s. It is considered an ethical form of leadership, which is concerned with putting the needs of the follower first. The servant leader aims to serve the follower, providing support and guidance wherever possible. Much literature currently exists concerning the traits and characteristics necessary for servant leadership. However, research concerning the skills of a servant leader is still in its infancy. The purpose of this research therefore is to examine the skills necessary for servant leadership. In order to assess this, qualitative research will be conducted, alongside a systematic literature review of servant leadership. A framework will also be developed in order to highlight the skills. The context of this research will be concerned with small and medium sized enterprises within Scotland.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | British Academy of Management 2018 Conference Proceedings |
| Place of Publication | Bristol |
| Publisher | British Academy of Management |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-9956413-1-0 |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Sept 2018 |
| Event | British Academy of Management Annual Conference 2018 : Driving Productivity in Uncertain and Challenging Times - Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom Duration: 4 Sept 2018 → 6 Sept 2018 https://www.bam.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=3337 (Conference website) |
Conference
| Conference | British Academy of Management Annual Conference 2018 |
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| Abbreviated title | BAM2018 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Bristol |
| Period | 4/09/18 → 6/09/18 |
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Keywords
- servant leadership
- leadership
- methodology
- developmental