Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.1515/zireb-2016-0010
Interpreting Typical Profile of Transition Leaders – Case Croatia
Jasminka Samardžija
; Rochester Institute of Technology Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia.
Abstract
The main goal of this empirical research was to define those crucial leadership characteristics and behaviours of experienced individuals that confirmed them as leaders in the Croatian transition economy, based on success of their entrepreneurial or social affirmations. The basic research question was: What is the empirical base for classifying leaders into homogeneous groups? Results of the general characteristics cluster analysis singled out three clusters Moderates, Internalists and Globalists. Inductive approach and supporting intermediate cluster analysis based on subjective dimension “career development expectations” aligned leaders from the sample in two homogenous groups: Leaders who seek self-actualisation and Leaders who seek for self-affirmation. Three clusters, Classical capitalists – materialists, Liberal capitalists – idealists and Capitalists non materialists were derived based on the confirmation of the personal success.
Keywords
Leadership characteristics; transition economy; career expectation; confirmation of success; transition leader profile
Hrčak ID:
170560
URI
Publication date:
15.12.2016.
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