Leadership and Decision-making: A Study on Reflexive Relationship Between Leadership Style and Decision-making Approach

Abstract

Aims: This paper introduces how substantial decision-making and leadership styles relates with each other. Decision-making styles are connected with leadership practices and institutional arrangements. Study Design: Qualitative research approach was adopted in this study. A semi structure interview was use to elicit data from the participants on both leadership styles and decision-making. Place and Duration of Study: Institute of Education international Islamic University Malaysia 2012-2013. Methodology: A semi structure interview was used to elicit data from the participants on both leadership and decision-making. Two Head of departments (male) from Institute of education international Islamic university Malaysia were interviewed. Results: Findings from study show that leadership and decision-making styles are though opaque in theory, but are highly connected in practice. Also the leadership and decision style that is most favored are participatory leadership style and consultative decision-making approach. Conclusion: This ideal relationship to some extent has substantial contributed to superior-subordinate relationship and employee performance.