When and How Servant Leadership Leads to Megaproject Success: The Roles of Project Governance and Interpersonal Trust

Shazia Nauman (Lead / Corresponding author), Ameer A. Basit, Hina Munir, Muhammad Shoaib Iqbal

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    Abstract

    Employing social exchange theory, we examined when and how servant leadership leads to megaproject success. Based on the data of 273 responses from project team members and project managers, our findings indicated that servant leadership improves project success in megaprojects by enhancing interpersonal trust. Additionally, when project governance is high, the effect of servant leadership on interpersonal trust is weaker. The study puts forth theoretical and practical implications for professionals working in mega construction projects.

    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages16
    JournalProject Management Journal
    Early online date21 Dec 2023
    DOIs
    Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 21 Dec 2023

    Keywords

    • interpersonal trust
    • project governance
    • project success
    • servant leadership

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Business and International Management
    • Strategy and Management
    • Management of Technology and Innovation

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