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System Interaction and Human Development: Bronfenbrenner theory's interplay for Leadership in Organization.
Ansar Abbas1,2, Muhammad Humayun Shahzad3, Dian Ekowati4
1Faculty of Management Sciences, Hamdard University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science
|July 12, 2025
Summary
Leaders can foster human development and organizational success by integrating transformational and transactional leadership styles within ecological systems. This approach enhances stability, innovation, and overall stakeholder well-being.
Area of Science:
- Human Development
- Organizational Psychology
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Human development is influenced by multiple ecological systems (microsystems, mesosystems, ecosystems, macrosystems).
- Ecological Systems Theory highlights the importance of interpersonal relationships within these systems.
- Leadership significantly impacts individual growth through values like empathy and responsibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Ecological Systems Model of Human Research and Development (HRD).
- To propose an integrated leadership theory combining transformational and transactional models.
- To enhance integrated human development for organizational stability and stakeholder prosperity.
Main Methods:
- Applying Ecological Systems Theory to leadership and human development.
- Integrating transformational and transactional leadership models.
- Utilizing principles of Gestalt theory (theory of wholeness) for integrative policies.
Main Results:
- The proposed model can lead to more stable, innovative, and productive organizations.
- Effective leadership navigation of ecological systems promotes stakeholder wellness and prosperity.
- This approach aids in creating a lasting competitive advantage.
Conclusions:
- The Ecological Systems Model is crucial for leaders to understand environmental influences on human development.
- Adopting integrative policies enhances leadership effectiveness.
- Further research can advance HRD and achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
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