Forms of distributed leadership - a case study of six workplaces in eldercare.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The concept of distributed leadership has been addressed in previous research, but few studies link their analysis to current and comparative empirical studies on processes and conditions enabling or hindering the development of distributed leadership. This specific study aims to identify and analyze mechanisms that enable or hinder the development of distributed leadership among employees in eldercare.

Methods

This is a case study based on six specific workplaces in eldercare in Sweden in different ways aiming to work toward an organization that emphasizes trust and distribution of power. A realistic evaluation framework was used to understand the different workplace program theories regarding distributed leadership. Key mechanisms and how they interact with cont

SUBMITTER: Eriksson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11847337 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature