Strategic Leadership Influence on Organizational Culture for Flexibility, Diversity, and Inclusion in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry

Abstract

In this study, we quantitatively examine how specific strategic leadership behaviors, commitment levels, and leadership styles influence organizational culture in promoting flexibility, diversity, and inclusion culture (FDI-C) within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. We employed a structural equation modeling statistical analysis approach, based on data collected from 103 participants through a self-administered online survey. The findings indicate that inclusive leadership fosters supportive FDI-C, leadership commitment affects FDI-C both directly and indirectly, and transformational leadership is the most effective style for advancing FDI-C. In today’s competitive and dynamic business environment, fostering FDI-C is increasingly critical for enhancing performance, improving employee retention, and equipping teams for long-term success. To achieve these outcomes, organizations should invest in transformational leadership training, and leaders should integrate diversity metrics into leadership performance indicators.