The Mediating Role of Leadership Behavior in Enhancing Success within a Diverse Team

Abstract

This study aims to examine the mediating role of leadership behavior on the team process and team success. A conceptual model consisting of various processes and leadership behaviour is established and relationships that are hypothesized are examined using confirmatory Factor Analysis. A survey instrument and data from 250 team leaders in an Oil and Gas Company in Oman are used. The results indicate that partial mediation occurs between effective team process and team success when task-based leadership acts as a mediator. This research emphasizes the importance of leadership behavior within organizations while acknowledging that diversity extends beyond the work place to include society as a whole. Among the drawbacks are social desirability bias and common method bias. To lessen the bias, the authors have been cautious. The paper employs the leading diversity (LeaD)model for managing diverse teams through effective leadership. The application of the lead model in an Oil & Gas company with a diverse team represents a novel approach that can assist leaders in effectively managing their teams to enhance overall performance.