Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE
This paper examines the influence of culture on school leadership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE is a country characterized by diverse cultures which is invariably reflected in most aspects of the country’s life particularly, in the education sector. The theoretical framework is based on...
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| author | Osseiran, Hanaa |
| author2 | Abukari, Abdulai |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | culture leadership responsive leadership diversity expatriate |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE |
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| description | This paper examines the influence of culture on school leadership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE is a country characterized by diverse cultures which is invariably reflected in most aspects of the country’s life particularly, in the education sector. The theoretical framework is based on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and the GLOBE study framework, particularly on how power distance, religious beliefs and collectivism affect leadership practices in schools. The study employs a qualitative research method, using a systematic literature review and analysis of research articles, UAE specific case studies and policy documents. The findings of this review show notable differences between Emirati and expatriate school leadership practices. The analysis highlights the difficulties many school leaders face due to cultural expectations and recommends responsive leadership approach as a potential most effective model in culturally diverse countries like the UAE. The paper also recommends that more relevant professional developments on cultural awareness should be organised for school leaders and policy makers in the sector. |
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| spelling | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAEOsseiran, HanaaAbukari, Abdulaicultureleadershipresponsive leadershipdiversityexpatriateThis paper examines the influence of culture on school leadership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE is a country characterized by diverse cultures which is invariably reflected in most aspects of the country’s life particularly, in the education sector. The theoretical framework is based on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and the GLOBE study framework, particularly on how power distance, religious beliefs and collectivism affect leadership practices in schools. The study employs a qualitative research method, using a systematic literature review and analysis of research articles, UAE specific case studies and policy documents. The findings of this review show notable differences between Emirati and expatriate school leadership practices. The analysis highlights the difficulties many school leaders face due to cultural expectations and recommends responsive leadership approach as a potential most effective model in culturally diverse countries like the UAE. The paper also recommends that more relevant professional developments on cultural awareness should be organised for school leaders and policy makers in the sector.The British University in Dubai (BUiD)2026-01-21T11:12:03Z2025Articleapplication/pdf2616 6828https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/3394enoai:bspace.buid.ac.ae:1234/33942026-01-22T12:35:35Z |
| spellingShingle | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE Osseiran, Hanaa culture leadership responsive leadership diversity expatriate |
| title | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE |
| title_full | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE |
| title_short | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE |
| title_sort | Assessing the Role of Culture on School Leadership in the UAE |
| topic | culture leadership responsive leadership diversity expatriate |
| url | https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/3394 |