Effect of Transformation Leadership on Crisis Management in the Oil and Gas Sector in Libya
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Transformational Leadership, Crisis Management, Oil and Gas Sector in LibyaAbstract
This study aims to investigate the effect of transformational leadership on crisis management in the Oil and Gas sector in Libya, the quantitative approach and questionnaire with a cross-sectional method were employed to collect the data from 354 employees at Akakus Oil Operations in Libya. The questionnaires have been distributed to individuals holding leadership and managerial roles, as well as those employed in the departments of security and safety, planning, follow-up and control, and engineering. The data was analyzed by using SEM. The result revealed that transformational leadership positively and significantly affects crisis management in the Oil and Gas sector in Libya. The study provides important insights into the critical role of transformational leadership in overcoming crises and exploiting employees’ capabilities to achieve results that exceed expectations. The study provide practical implications, limitations, and direction for future studies were provided.
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