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    Leadership styles and performance of teams in underground South African coal mines
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023) Smith, Corne; Stacey, Anthony
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between leadership styles and team performance in underground South African coal mines. The mining industry, particularly in South Africa, is critical to the country's economic development, therefore excellent team performance is essential to guaranteeing safety, productivity, and long-term prosperity. To collect thorough data, the study adopted a rigorous literature review combined with a quantitative survey issued to underground mining supervisors. The study investigated the various leadership styles used in different mining situations and examined their impact on team performance measures using this method. The study investigated the effectiveness of various leadership styles in building team overall performance by identifying prevalent leadership styles such as situational and transformational leadership styles. The quantitative survey analysed team performance using key variables such as productivity rates. The obtained data was then statistically analysed to uncover relationships between leadership styles and team performance outcomes. The findings of this study have important implications for both the mining industry and leadership theory. This study helps mining businesses adopt more targeted and meaningful leadership development programs by providing insights into the most effective leadership styles and productivity improvement for developing high- performing teams. Furthermore, the study added to a broader understanding of leadership practices in challenging and high-risk contexts, giving insight into the complex relationship between leadership styles and team success. Finally, this study shed light on the relationship between leadership styles and team performance in the particular environment of South African underground coal mines. It provided practical ideas for optimizing leadership methods to improve team performance, and overall productivity in this essential industry through its methodology and analysis
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    Evaluating the impact of a leader’s emotional intelligence on organisational performance within a South African telecoms firm
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2021) Shongwe, Mfanafuthi Andrias; Heynes, Portia
    The ability of leaders to understand their own emotions as well as the emotions of those with whom they work is a key indicator of improved business performance and long-term growth (Ferrar, 2009). According to Ferrar (2009), as service-oriented businesses grow, leaders are expected to not only manage, but also lead with sensitivity. Companies are realising that in order to succeed, they need leaders who have an innate ability to improve group cohesion and morale through shared emotional experiences (Augusty and Mathew 2020). According to Goleman (1998), this ability is assumed to be based on emotional intelligence (EI), which is consistent with the current research aim. The aim of the current study was to develop a conceptual framework towards a sustainable organisation design that could address the impact of EI of the leader on organisational performance and sustainability. The study examined the link between EI and effective leadership and the impact it may have on organisational performance and sustainability. To investigate the relationship between EI and organisational performance and sustainability, a survey research design was used. According to the current study, EI has a strong positive relationship with organisational performance