Role of Project Manager’s Leadership Style in Project Team Performance: Mediated by Team Cohesion

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to find out the effect of Servant Leadership (SL) on Project Team Performance (PTP) and Team Cohesion (TC). Additionally, the study examined TC as a mediator of the relationship between SL and PTP. Servant leadership has been well researched in the field of leadership due to its focus on ethical behavior, building of the community and employee empowerment. A cross-sectional survey research is designed to achieve these objectives. Data is collected from construction project managers, supervisors and employees through simple random sampling. PLS-SEM is used via Smart PLS for hypotheses testing. The results of this study confirm the positive impact of Servant Leadership on team performance and cohesion, with team cohesion playing a significant mediating role. These findings align with the broader body of research that underscores the value of Servant Leadership in fostering collaborative and high-performing teams.