LEADERSHIP STYLES IN THE UKRAINIAN IT INDUSTRY
| dc.contributor.author | Kersov, Oleksii | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-02-20T14:43:08Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-02-20T14:43:08Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research investigates leadership styles in the Ukrainian IT industry, aiming to identify key leadership competencies and qualities and to compare these styles with those prevalent in other countries. The study is grounded in the context of Ukraine's rapidly evolving IT industry. The research methodology involved qualitative interviews with six Ukrainian IT professionals, representing diverse roles within the industry and gender balance. The interview questions, detailed in Appendix A, focused on exploring participants' perceptions of effective leadership, the impact of different leadership styles on team dynamics and professional growth, and the specific challenges and opportunities in the Ukrainian IT sector. The findings reveal that the most valued leadership competencies in the Ukrainian IT industry include support, trust, effective communication, ability to provide constructive feedback, fostering professional growth, and motivation. These competencies align closely with democratic and transformational leadership styles. Unique aspects identified include a strong emphasis on personalized support, bidirectional trust, and a blend of informal and formal communication. Contrarily, some negative traits noted were challenges in feedback mechanisms and communication efficacy. Comparatively, these leadership styles show notable similarities with transformational and democratic leadership traits identified in global IT industries. However, the Ukrainian context distinctively emphasizes personalized support and a balanced approach to technical and interpersonal skills. The research has significant implications for IT companies and individuals. For companies, understanding these key leadership competencies can guide hiring and development strategies. For leaders, it highlights essential qualities for effectiveness in the dynamic IT industry. The findings suggest a need for a flexible, context-sensitive approach to leadership in IT companies, considering the unique challenges and cultural nuances of the Ukrainian IT sector. Future research should expand on these findings using quantitative methods and a broader sample to generalize the understanding of leadership styles in the Ukrainian IT industry, and to explore the impact of these styles on organizational outcomes such as employee satisfaction and team productivity. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://er.auk.edu.ua/handle/234907866/34 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.subject | leadership styles | |
| dc.subject | Ukrainian IT industry | |
| dc.subject | democratic leadership | |
| dc.subject | transformational leadership | |
| dc.subject | professional growth | |
| dc.title | LEADERSHIP STYLES IN THE UKRAINIAN IT INDUSTRY | |
| dc.title.alternative | СТИЛІ ЛІДЕРСТВА В УКРАЇНСЬКІЙ ІТ-ІНДУСТРІЇ | |
| dc.type | Thesis |