UAE work environment examining the influences of culture, gender and sector on managerial leadership competencies, job satisfaction and organizational commitment

Abstract

This research examined the influences of culture, sector, and gender on managerial leadership competencies in a multicultural and multinational work environment. Additionally, the research also attempted to understand the correlations between managerial-leadership competencies—job satisfaction; managerial-leadership competencies—organizational commitment; sector—managerial-leadership competencies; and sector—organizational commitment; in a multicultural, multinational UAE work environment. This study will contribute significantly to the development of UAE managers by highlighting the challenges and opportunities of the examined cultural group.