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Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations

by Olivia Jackson 1,*
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DSSC  2022 4(1):29; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.dssc.20220512
Received: 24 March 2022 / Accepted: 22 April 2022 / Published Online: 12 May 2022
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Abstract

The role of leadership in nonprofit organizations is crucial for their success and sustainability. This paper explores the various leadership styles and their impact on decision-making processes within such organizations. It examines how different leadership approaches, such as autocratic, democratic, and transformational styles, shape the decision-making culture and outcomes in the nonprofit sector. The research draws upon case studies and theoretical frameworks to analyze the effectiveness of these leadership styles in fostering innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders in balancing the competing interests of various stakeholders while making informed decisions. The findings highlight the importance of adopting a flexible leadership style that can adapt to the dynamic nature of the sector and suggest strategies for enhancing decision-making effectiveness in nonprofit organizations.

Keywords: Leadership styles; Decision-making; Nonprofit organizations; Stakeholder interests; Strategic planning.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Jackson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Jackson, O. (2022). Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 4(1), 29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512
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Jackson, O. Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 2022, 4, 29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512
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Jackson O. Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations. Decision Sciences and Social Change; 2022, 4(1):29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512
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Jackson, Olivia 2022. "Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations" Decision Sciences and Social Change 4, no.1:29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512

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Jackson, O. Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 2022, 4, 29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512
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Jackson O. Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations. Decision Sciences and Social Change; 2022, 4(1):29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512
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Jackson, Olivia 2022. "Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations" Decision Sciences and Social Change 4, no.1:29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512
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Jackson, O. (2022). Leadership Styles and Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 4(1), 29. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20220512

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