Abstract:
The study aims to examine how project leaders' leadership styles and teams' organizational
commitment correlates with the success of the offshore information technology projects in
Sri Lanka. The study mainly highlights the importance of leadership, by identifying the
leadership styles and the relevant leadership characteristics and practice in Sri Lankan
offshore IT companies to lead the IT projects effectively and efficiently.
The findings of the project reveal that the suitable leadership styles to be practiced within Sri
Lankan offshore IT companies are Transformational leadership styles that lead to
characteristics of Idealized influence, Intellectual stimulation, Inspirational motivation and
Individualized consideration. This identification helps IT project leaders to adopt these
leadership styles and behaviors in order to enhance team members' organizational
commitment, improve work performance, and consequently induce a positive working
atmosphere. Academically, the study aims to provide additional insights into the leadership
field as well as IT project management by contributing to the future development of the
study area.
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