An Emic Research on the Ideal Leadership Style of Turkic People

Abstract

The aim of this emic research was to identify the ideal leadership prototype of Turkic people. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a total of 224 participants from Turkic countries. Of the participants, 40 were from Azerbaijan, 38 were from Kazakhstan, 33 were from Kyrgyzstan, 40 were from Turkey, 34 were from Turkmenistan, and 39 were from Uzbekistan. The data were analyzed through the content analysis technique. Findings indicated that the ideal leadership prototype of Turkic people consisted of two main components: charismatic and paternalistic. The charismatic component comprised five themes or dimensions: visionary, stimulating, smart, brave, and charming. The paternalistic component comprised three themes or dimensions: virtuous, caring, and authoritative. Each theme or dimension consisted of several leadership qualities/codes. In this way, as far as is known, for the first time, the common ideal leadership style of Turkic people has been identified.

The relationship between inclusive leadership and work engagement in hospital employees.

“…Inclusive leaders who are open, accessible, and ready to help might ensure that their employees are passionate about their work (Schaufeli et al, 2002). When inclusive leaders embrace the differences of their employees, include them in decision-making mechanisms, and value their opinions, employees’ perceptions of psychological safety increase, and employees respond by showing more effort in their work (Baş, 2022). Accordingly, employees are more motivated to fulfill their roles and make more cognitive, emotional, and physical contributions to the organization (Choi et al, 2015).…”