Аннотация:
"Managerial effectiveness" is a critical component of any organization, regardless of its
national, cultural, ethnic or linguistic makeup (Drucker, 2001; Lund & Barker, 2007). This study explores
the perceptions of "managerial effectiveness" amongst a group of Saudi and western expatriate senior
managers working in Saudi Arabia. Twelve expatriate and twelve Saudi managers were interviewed
and asked to define what "managerial effectiveness" means for them. The managers were also asked to
describe a typical "effective" and "ineffective" manager in the context of working in Saudi Arabia. The
managers were then asked to explain the factors which they perceive to influence "effectiveness" in the
context of working in Saudi Arabia. This qualitative study aims to build upon the lack of information
available about the concept of managerial effectiveness in Saudi Arabia. By further understanding the
factors which influence managerial effectiveness, the study can be used to help Saudi and expatriate
managers better understand and apply effective managerial concepts in the Saudi context. Theoretical
and practical implications of the study are discussed in relation to the managerial effectiveness literature.