Does Gender in First-Time Leadership Represent Compassionate Leadership?: The Case of Sri Lanka's First Female Prime Minister

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Author(s): Sarath L. J. Ukwatte (RMIT University, Australia)and Prem S. W. Yapa (RMIT University, Australia)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 18
Source title: Handbook of Research on Innate Leadership Characteristics and Examinations of Successful First-Time Leaders
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Matthew Waritay Guah (South Carolina State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7592-5.ch013

Keywords: Administration & Leadership / Business & Management / Business Science Reference / Management Science

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This study aims to understand whether a first-time female leader's executive leadership qualities reflect the attribute of a true leader. Using the gender diversity point of view, the chapter studies the leadership characteristics that contributed to the election of a female leader in South Asia, specifically Sri Lanka. This case from Sri Lanka highlights the election of a first-time political leader (prime minister). The study determines the relevance of personalized leadership style in influencing the emancipation of nations. It also considers how other context-relevant characteristics influence their executive roles. The study found that the election of the female prime minister was not based on compassionate grounds. Empirical evidence shows that this woman had proven leadership attributes prior to becoming prime minister. The study presents unique visionary leadership attributes, experiences, and lessons for future women leaders.

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