Virtual leadership effectiveness: A qualitative study of follower experiences and perceptions

dc.contributor.advisorSpooner, Vivienne
dc.contributor.authorGovender, Kershnee
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-12T07:04:07Z
dc.date.available2024-06-12T07:04:07Z
dc.date.created2024-09-11
dc.date.issued2024-09-11
dc.descriptionDissertation (MPhil)--University of Pretoria, 2023en_US
dc.description.abstractThe COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid expansion of digitalisation have spurred a widespread transition to remote and hybrid work setups, highlighting the critical role of effective leadership in guiding virtual teams. This research aimed to explore virtual leadership practices from the perspective of followers, seeking to fill gaps in the existing literature by examining the lived experiences and perceptions of virtual team members. Grounded in the Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) theory, the study utilised qualitative methods to uncover specific leadership practices and traits as perceived by virtual followers. By addressing the challenges inherent in remote and hybrid workspaces, the research offers valuable insights into effective virtual leadership, catering to both organisational and academic interests. The findings provide targeted recommendations for improving organisational performance, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering well-being in virtual work settings. Additionally, the study lays the groundwork for developing comprehensive virtual leader profiles and designing tailored leadership training programmes, equipping organisations and leaders with practical strategies to navigate the complexities of virtual team dynamics adeptly.en_US
dc.description.librarianpagibs2024en_US
dc.identifier.citation*en_US
dc.identifier.otherA2024
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/96401
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Pretoriaen_US
dc.rights© 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria.en_US
dc.subjectVirtual leadershipen_US
dc.subjectFollower experiencesen_US
dc.subjectLeader-member exchange (LMX) theoryen_US
dc.subjectEffective virtual leadership practicesen_US
dc.subjectQualitative researchen_US
dc.titleVirtual leadership effectiveness: A qualitative study of follower experiences and perceptionsen_US
dc.typeMini Dissertationen_US

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