Análisis de la incidencia del liderazgo en el desempeño de los colaboradores de Agriplaza S.A.

Abstract

This investigation sought to unravel the influence of leadership on employee performance at Agriplaza S.A., an entity whose internal dynamics are marked by the interaction between executives of Chinese descent and Ecuadorian employees. Cultural differences emerged as a prominent factor, possessing significant potential to incite tensions and compromise organizational efficiency. For this analysis, advanced transcultural leadership theories were incorporated, particularly the paradigms of Hofstede and GLOBE, which offer rigorous interpretative frameworks for understanding how cultural divergences shape leadership effectiveness. A robust quantitative approach was employed, utilizing structured surveys administered to a representative sample, which enabled the collection of relevant data from both groups. Detailed statistical analyses of the collected data revealed that transformational and transactional leadership styles act as catalysts for cohesion and team performance, in contrast to authoritarian leadership, which showed less effectiveness in this culturally diverse environment. In conclusion, the adoption of a meticulous intercultural leadership approach, highly attuned to the cultural idiosyncrasies of each group, is suggested as a fundamental pillar for success in multicultural contexts and for optimizing organizational performance in its entirety.