Dysfunctional leadership: the severe negative impact of bad leadership behavior on Saudi Arabian healthcare employees

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

A study of healthcare employees in Saudi Arabia revealed the harmful effects of dysfunctional leadership behaviors. These included abusive behavior, marginalizing others, engaging in favoritism and degrading employees. The behaviors made employees leave their jobs, feel alienated at work, reduced their commitment and often created serious psychological and physical problems.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2023), "Dysfunctional leadership: the severe negative impact of bad leadership behavior on Saudi Arabian healthcare employees", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 31 No. 3, pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-12-2022-0303