ABSTRACT

The Palestinian Executive is based on field research in the West Bank and Gaza, which involved interviewing 110 executives from 63 publicly and family-owned companies. Using a cross-cultural and contextual approach, the authors examine the leadership styles of successful senior executives and managers living and working under challenging conditions in Palestine. The book: ¢ Explores the impact of culture, environmental pressures, and harsh circumstances on doing business in Palestine ¢ Sheds light on the leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making styles of successful Palestinian executives ¢ Provides specific recommendations on how to develop future business leaders. The Palestinian Executive is an indispensable book to many, among them: CEOs, business leaders, and HR professionals who are responsible for recruiting, motivating, and developing their current and future managers; aspiring young Palestinian students, supervisors, and managers; academic scholars as well as students of cross-cultural leadership; multicultural managers and expatriates who work with or for Palestinian organizations.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

part I|36 pages

Palestine: A Challenging Context

part II|55 pages

Leadership Styles

chapter 3|22 pages

Roles of the Palestinian Executive

chapter 5|13 pages

On Performance and Motivation

part III|41 pages

Journey to Leadership Success

chapter 6|26 pages

The Ingredients for Successful Leadership

chapter 7|13 pages

Advice to Potential Executives

part IV|34 pages

Final Thoughts

chapter 9|6 pages

Suggestions for Future Research