Leadership of Mohammed Bin Rashid

This report investigates the leadership style and qualities of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. It examines his role in Dubai's transformation, focusing on the Dubai Strategic Plan (DSP) 2015 and its impact on economic, social, infrastructural, and security sectors. The research employs a descriptive methodology, utilizing both primary data (focus groups, surveys, observation) and secondary data (literature review). The findings reveal a largely positive perception of Mohammed bin Rashid's leadership and the DSP's influence, although challenges remain in areas like productivity growth and human capital development. The report concludes by offering recommendations for improvement and reflecting on the research process.

Abstract
The leader always motivates and guides individuals to accomplish their common objectives and
goals, but leaders different from each other in the way that adopts to fulfil these motives. This
standard and way are known as the leadership style of a leader. This paper has been studied the
leadership qualities and style of Mohammed Sheikh bin Rasheed Al Maktoum who is a vice
president and vice president of the UAE. He is also called as the ruler of Dubai. It is because
Mohammed Sheikh is an only individual or leader that comes with a lot of strategic initiatives
and transform the Dubai as one of the modern cities in the world. Among all of his strategic
initiatives, Dubai strategic plan is a common and important strategy that is introduced by the
Mohammed Sheikh. It is the constant work, effort, and creativity of the Mohammed Sheikh that
turns this impossible into possible. The DSP plan launched by the Mohammed Sheikh serves as a
strategic agenda that defines the targets and direction. It highlights the five key areas that contain
the development of different sectors of social and economic life, environment or infrastructure,
government excellence, and security or justice. The main aim of the DSP plan launched by the
Mohammed Sheikh is to support the well-being of the public and provide high-quality life to
both UAE residents and citizens.
Moreover, the objective of the research is to find out the leadership style of Mohammed Sheikh
and DSP success in changing the situation of Dubai and role as a change driver. Apart of this, in
the research report, the responses of professional individuals from the public or private sector
will be observed and analyzed in order to evaluate their perception and changes required by
them. This research project will finish by sharing the personal experiences that I have learnt by
working on this.
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Table of Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................2
Background of Study...................................................................................................................3
Aim...............................................................................................................................................5
Objectives.....................................................................................................................................5
Research Problem........................................................................................................................6
Research Question........................................................................................................................6
Signposted....................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................8
Leadership qualities of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum.....................................................8
Vision of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum.........................................................................12
DSP meaning and its objective..................................................................................................12
Whether DSP accomplished its objectives.................................................................................14
Future Difficulties for DSP 2015...............................................................................................17
How DSP set an innovative case for different nations to take after..........................................18
DSP role in working as a Change Driver in many Sectors........................................................20
Chapter 3: Research Design/Methodology....................................................................................22
The Research Objectives............................................................................................................22
Types of Research......................................................................................................................23
Research Framework..................................................................................................................24
Sources of Data Collection and Sampling Approach.................................................................25
Research Design.........................................................................................................................27
Data Analysis.............................................................................................................................27
Insurance Checklist....................................................................................................................28
Ethics Checklist..........................................................................................................................28
Chapter 4: Results..........................................................................................................................29
Conclusion/Recommendation........................................................................................................46
Critical Reflection/Limitations......................................................................................................47
References......................................................................................................................................50
Appendices....................................................................................................................................58
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Dubai is considered one of seven emirates which make up the UAE and the second largest city
after the Abu Dhabi. It is the most popular city of the UAE. It is situated on the Southeast coast
of the Persian Gulf. It is also considered the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. Abu Dhabi and
Dubai are two important cities that have the power over critical matters of the national
importance in the legislature of the country. In today's scenario, Dubai has become the largest
hub of the business and transport. It is only become possible due to the effective leadership and
huge participation of the country government which is managed by Sheikh Mohammad. The
economy of Dubai mainly based on the revenues from trade. Apart of this, it also earns some part
of its economy from the Oil exploration concessions. Before 1966, the oil was not discovered in
the country. It earned its first revenue from oil during 1969. Oil revenue helps the country in the
acceleration of a huge income which directly goes in the development of the country. The
reserve facilities of oil in Dubai are limited, and production level is low. Due to this, it only
contributes to 5% of the total country revenue.
This paper mainly discusses the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed which enables the country to
attain all these achievements in a short span of the time period after becoming the ruler of Dubai
in 2006. Apart of this, the role of DSP in the development of the nations is also studied. This has
been done under the light of certain facts and concepts. Moreover, DSP has been considered the
driver of change in different sectors of the country. The way how DSP has influenced them also
studied to collect the in-depth knowledge about the country growth and leadership qualities and
style of the Sheikh Mohammad. The sectors in which the DSP influence measured includes
economic and social development, security, and justice, safety, land, environment, infrastructure,
and government excellence.
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Generally, it can be said that the Dubai has currently attracted the attention of the world through
launching a large range of innovative construction projects and sports events. It becomes iconic
due to its skyscrapers or high-rise buildings like Burj Khalifa. It has been criticized for human
rights violations regarding the city's largely Filipino and South Asian workforce. During the
2008-09, the property market of Dubai faced a major deterioration, but the economy of the
Emirates has made a return to growth, with a project surplus budget of 2015. Therefore, it can be
said that the country is doing good with proper legislations and control over projects.
The recent study is conducted as follows: the next chapter of the paper mainly describes the
background of study which contains information about the leadership styles, DSP and profile of
Sheikh Mohammed. The second, third, and fourth section will reflect the literature review,
research design, and findings or outcomes.
Background of Study
The leadership is mainly as an art of influencing others and guides them effectively to earn their
respect, cooperation, respect, and obedience towards a common goal. On the other hand,
leadership style refers to the way in which a leader gives guidance, and motivation to others. The
leadership style of Mohammad Sheikh will be also different from others. It is because a single
person has a great quality of influencing the behavior, and mind set of others. Generally,
different range of research scholars defined the leadership styles into different categories. These
are; democratic, autocratic, bureaucratic, Laissez-Faire, and the charismatic leaders. All of these
leadership styles have their great importance in the life of leaders. The type of leadership which
they select mainly depends on their skills and requirements. A leader always shares the critical
information to help the people in dealing with different problems and take a strategic decision.
Adoption of these leadership styles guides the leaders about how they need to proceed further.
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Moreover, the study is also based on DSP. It stands for Dubai strategic plan. This has been
developed by the Sheikh Mohammad in order to put a control over the economy of the country.
Dubai has gone over unmeasured growth over the last some years that changes this small
attractive city into one of the growing cities of the world. This becomes possible due to the DSP
plan 2015, and others. DSP mainly set the ambitious targets for the growth of Dubai in long-
term. DSP in the country proves a change driver in different sectors. It offered guidance to
government entities and other players necessary to the Dubai story. Therefore, it can be said that
DSP has been changed the economy of Dubai completely.
The topic of the research project has been chosen by identifying the reputation of Sheikh
Mohammad in the eyes of country citizens and has supposed the significant coverage in the
coming years which is proved through literature review anlaysis. After the completion of the
project, it is observed that the research aim is being attained effectively along with the different
recommendations which might help the country in maintaining its economic development.
Background of Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed is a prime minister and vice president of the UAE. He becomes the ruler of
the Dubai during 2006, was born in 1949. He married to Hayabint Al Hussain and Hind Bint
Maktoum AL Maktoum and had 23 sons and daughters. Sheikh Mohammad studied Islamic and
Arabic studies before joining the school, and in 1965 he did his graduation from Dubai
Secondary School. After finished his graduation, he moved to the UK and studied English at Bell
Educational Trust's English Language School. During, 1969 he became the head of the Dubai
Police force, and after that, in 1971 he became the minister of defense. Moreover, during 2006,
he became the Dubai ruler. He had a good educational and professional career.
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Aim
The research aim mainly guides in completing the whole project with the desired level of
outcomes. The main aim of this research project provides well understanding of the project
working. The following is the aim of the research study:
 The first motive or aim of the research project is to investigate the part of Mohammed
Bin Rashed Almaktoum in changing the substance of Dubai.
 The second aim is to find out the characteristics of Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum.
 The third aim is to evaluate the Vision of the Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum.
 The fourth aim is to measure whether the DSP able to achieve the country objective or
not.
 The fifth aim is to evaluate the future difficulties for DSP 2015.
 The last and final aim is to evaluate how DSP set an innovative case for different nations.
Objectives
The below-mentioned are objectives of the research:
 Evaluate the role of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum in changing the overall
economy and development of the Dubai.
 Evaluate the leadership qualities of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum that guides him
in the achievement of its predetermined vision.
 Evaluate the Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum vision to take a glimpse about his
dedication and desires.
 Evaluate the role of DSP in the achievement of the objectives of the country.
 To measure the unforeseen complexities in near future that might face by DSP 2015.
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 Assess and measure DSP role in setting an innovative case for different nations.
 Measure and evaluate how DSP proved as a driver of change in different sectors of the
country.
Research Problem
Investigate the part of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum in changing the substance of Dubai,
his own qualities, and a careful investigation of DSP 2015 and its effect on the development of
Dubai.
Research Question
The following are the research questions identified in this project:
 What is the Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum role in changing the economy and
development of the Dubai?
 What is the leadership qualities/characteristics of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum
that helps him further in the accomplishment of its vision statement?
 What is the vision statement of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum?
 What is the role of DSP in the achievement of the country objectives?
 What are the future difficulties that might face by DSP 2015?
 What is the role of DSP in proving itself as an innovative case for different nations?
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Signposted
Ahead, this research project will discuss the literature review which is being created by
collecting the data from different secondary sources such as research articles, books, magazines,
and journals. The literature review chapter further subdivided into six separate parts which will
disclose the leadership qualities, and vision of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum, DSP
mission or objectives, the success of DSP in fulfilment of its objectives, future difficulties for
DSP 2015, and DSP role as a change driver.
In addition, the next chapter will deliberate the research framework and methodology of the
paper. The types of research are also discussed along with framework utilized in accomplishing
the research project. The source of data collection will be defined which are utilized in collecting
the information from the respondents along with the approach. After this, the method of research
analysis is adopted to evaluate the data by following the different ethical considerations.
Moreover, all the analysis further represented with graphs which will be easy to understand the
results drawn from the research. After that, the recommendations will discuss which will be
linked to the overall implementation of the research project along with the collected responses.
Then, in the end, the critical reflection will help in evaluating the individual experience in the
accomplishment of the research project.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Leadership qualities of Mohammed Bin Rasheed Al Maktoum
Dubai is considered not only an education hub but also the tourism, real estate, business, and
health. These attainments are only due to the effective leadership style of the Sheikh Mohammed
and his team (Ali, 2013). So, it is the leadership qualities and style of the Mohammed Sheikh that
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motivates him towards the achievement of the desired objectives and predetermined vision. The
below-mentioned are some leadership qualities of the Mohammed Sheikh for which he is
recognized in the world:
Building Permanent Relationship
Akhavan (2017) concludes that the Sheikh Mohammed wants that leader must be a lion because
he is responsible for leads a team of lions to attain some specific goals or objectives and
predetermined ambitions. The leader should motivate the young people to become creative and
forgive some mistakes. It is because mistakes sometimes become the way of learning and get
success in the life. Antiado (2017) depicts that Sheikh Mohammed believes in building a
permanent relationship which proves the most beneficial quality of his behavior. On the basis of
this leadership quality, Mohammed Sheikh grows further and attracts the attention of youngsters
and others on a continuous basis (Zawati 2016). Apart of this, Yu (2017) said that the
Mohammed Sheikh considers that leader must have loose relationships with others and also have
a strong bonding or trust between them. On the basis of such trust and strong bonding, they can
face every situation without any fear (Zarim 2017). Mohammed Sheikh shares his knowledge
with people who can create loyalty. This is the same thing as motivates by Islam to the public to
deal with others in their life. The leadership quality of the Sheikh Mohammed matches a little bit
with the Weil (2014) who used to keep a balanced relationship with people. Furthermore, it is
also said that the leadership is a political philosophy based on not losing a friendship by making
minimal relations in hard situations and make some changes where there is a chance for that.
Therefore, Mohammed Sheikh with his leadership quality of Building permanent relationship
wants to represent the importance of that quality which should be in every leader for making
some unpredictable growth (Welsum 2014).
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Bold Vision
The vision adopted by the Mohammed Sheikh is quite bold and indispensable. It is because the
vision is responsible for leading the leader and pushes him forward. Sheikh Mohammed is a
good example of leadership for youth as well as young professionals Thompson (2014)
concludes that Sheikh Mohammed has a bold vision statement which guides and motivates him
in taking some innovative initiatives for the profit of the country as well as people success. It
becomes possible due to his bold vision statement (Thacker 2014). It is considered that leader
must have a vision and completely trusts in the ability to attain this vision and fulfil the dreams
of citizens. In order to perform this, it is necessary to select the team who believes in the vision
and have positive thinking towards its achievement (Saleem 2014). In the absence of trust and
hope, the whole team cannot fulfil a single aspect of the vision statement.
Leading Country as leading a Family
Tucker (2014) concludes that although Sheikh Mohammed is the ruler of the Dubai he is also
considered as the CEO of Dubai. It is because he makes Dubai and its people working for a big
family or a large company. He becomes obsessed with people and surrounded by immature
people. In such manner, every member of the company has same roles and responsibility as
others. This proves helpful in enhancing the level of loyalty, and everyone can feel like a part of
the family (Tyssen 2013). Therefore, such leadership quality of the Sheikh Mohammed touches
the soul of every citizen and him able to put a large influence on their mind set and attains their
high-level support in his initiatives.
Using the Precious Time
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Takhar-Lail (2015) depicted that "Time is like a sword, if you did not cut it, it would cut you."
Apart of this, it is also said that “Don’t delay today’s work until tomorrow”. It means that
individuals can own time if they work hard and don’t waste it. It is believed by the Sheikh
Mohammed that time is the most important thing that should respect by everyone. So, it is
essential for everyone to put a proper use of time and reduce its wastage to avoid future problems
(Saldanha 2016). Respect of the time will bring a large number of growth opportunities which
can make an individual popular and successful among other citizens. Such leadership quality of
Mohammed Sheikh motivates him in the achievement of his vision effectively. That's why he
demands every leader to have respect for the crucial time and use it properly to turn it in favor of
goals and objectives (Schoemaker 2013).
Honoring Responsibility
The foremost important leadership quality of the Mohammed Sheikh for which he is popular
among citizens is the Honoring responsibility. On the basis of such leadership quality, he makes
a credibility of his behavior and way of leading the people and resources (Acuto 2014). Honoring
responsibility leadership quality of the Mohammed Sheikh motivates him to assume all
consequences of his action and improve them further. Arain (2017) said that the Mohammed
Sheikh believes that if leaders do not abandon their team members when they face a hurdle and
an issue; they will trust him and follow her as well. It is considered that the responsibility needs
to be everywhere whether it is a home, community, and business (Amelina, 2014). Therefore, it
can be said that Mohammed Sheikh honors the responsibility of any failure happened from his or
her decisions rather than try claiming that is not his or her fault. It is because his or her position
does not give him a power or privilege, but delegates a responsibility.
Dealing with Respect
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It is the other leadership quality of the Mohammed Sheikh with which he is able to run over the
mind of every single citizen of the country (Bhamu, 2014). He respects every single individual
whether they believe from the different region or not. Such respect of the Mohammed Sheikh
towards different citizens establishes him in their mind and thoughts. They have trust on the
working of Sheikh Mohammed and ready to fight for him (Coleman 2013). Such leadership
quality proves a big factor in his success and recognition in the world.
Being Number 1
The last and final leadership quality for which he is recognized in the eyes of Dubai citizens and
others is potential of being the number 1 in the world (Ardichvili, 2016). Such potential and
internal spirit of the Mohammed Sheikh motivate him continuously to perform distinct initiatives
and comes with latest policies so that he can gain the confidence of citizens and bring significant
improvement in the economy of the Dubai. This inner spirit of the Mohammed Sheikh becomes
the biggest reason for the success and development of the Dubai economy (Berg, 2016).
So, it is said that the combination of all these leadership qualities makes him successful in
attaining his vision and do something different for the growth of Dubai economy (Arain, 2017).
That's why it is said that leadership quality can do anything whatever they want.
Vision of Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum
DuBrin (2015) concludes that the vision statement is known as an ability to think about and plan
for the future with wisdom and imagination. Mohammed Bin Rashed Almaktoum becomes a role
model for the leaders and today generation. It is because of its innovative initiatives towards the
success of the country. The vision of Mohammed Sheikh is to become an individual who always
concerned for forward-looking and planning for the future of the country (Day, 2014). In order to
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attain his above-mentioned vision statement, he works together with his team and shares
responsibilities. Furthermore, his vision also depicted that the Sheikh Mohammed planned a
model for the attainment of his vision statement in favor of giving a new direction to the country
(Efthymiopoulos, 2016). The vision determined by the Mohammed Bin motivates him to come
with new initiatives and improve the economy of the country in an effective manner. By getting
motivation, he launches UAE strategy for the Future of country. This strategy of the Mohammed
Bin helps him outlining the future challenges and initiatives with which the effects of these
changes can minimize (DeRue, 2014) Therefore; it can be said that the vision statement proves a
successful guide for Mohammed Sheikh which guides him in his day to day actions and
initiatives.
DSP meaning and its objective
DSP stands for the Dubai strategic plan. It is a plan that is established for the worldwide
understanding of Dubai’s mission among the different government entities and ensures a well-
known working criteria for the operations of these entities (Fahim, 2016). It is a plan that mainly
works as a structured system under which all initiatives of government included to consistently
meet the aims and vision set by the government of Dubai's. The enforcement of Dubai strategic
plan mainly based on a consultative approach containing a considerable number of stakeholders
from different sectors covered in the plan. Furthermore, it can be said that the DSP plan is guided
by a principle known as prioritization (Fernandez, 2015). This principle mainly focuses on every
phase of the plan on the areas of the development potential and highest priority. It proves a
significant initiative in favour of the Dubai and makes a significant growth in its economy. In
order to accomplish the plan in a determined manner, the government of Dubai launched a set of
clear guiding principles that operate in the different sectors (Gregoire, 2014). These sectors are
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economic development, social development, security, justice, safety, infrastructure and public
excellence. These principles guide the development plan in accomplishing its motives in order
to make improvement in the economy of the Dubai.
DSP Objectives
From last some decades, Dubai has gained successful development in its status as a major and
growing city, increasing the well-being of its people and creating an environment that attracts
individuals and businesses (Godlee, 2017). In order to maintain, develop, and support, the
government of Dubai will focus on delivering its objectives of:
 Building human resources and attaining comprehensive development.
 Promoting growth and sustainability
 Promoting modernization of government and bringing economic development.
 Protect the interest of the nation, public and well-being (Gremm, 2015).
 Provide an environment conducive to prosperity and growth in all sectors.
All of these objectives ensure the proper working of the Dubai strategic plans. They directly
associated with growth and economic development of Dubai. Therefore, it can be said that DSP
has played an effective role in the success of the Dubai (Hathaway, 2017). This has been done by
making strategic improvements in Dubai economy and enhancing perspective outcomes.
Whether DSP accomplished its objectives
DSP has gained success in the accomplishment of its predetermined objectives. This has been
performed by the excellent efforts of Dubai government (Henley, 2017). The first and the
foremost objective of the DSP was building human resources and attaining comprehensive
development. It has fulfilled this objective by developing different sub-standard policies. From
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the last five year, the economic growth of the country has been remarkable, with relatively high
per capita income and double-digit real GDP growth despite negligible dependence on oil
(Johnson, 2015). It becomes possible due to the economic performance of the government at the
sect oral level and impressive investments and initiatives supported by the private sector. Such
development of businesses and industries leads growth in the human resource development
which further fights together for the achievement of the mutual objectives of the business houses
and the country (Kokab, 2016). The historical growth of the Dubai has been truly mind-blowing.
During the year 2000, real GDP has been growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 13%
by far exceeding that of its GCC counter parts. The real growth of the Dubai can understand by
looking the figure 1 in Appendices section of the paper. The growth of the Dubai has been
growing faster than the emerging countries like China and India (Kearns, 2015). Therefore, it
only becomes possible due to the effective initiatives of the government and good leadership of
Sheikh Mohammed. In the absence of these two things, it becomes difficult for the Sheikh
Mohammed and his team to achieve the DSP objectives in an effective manner.
The second and foremost objective of the DSP 2015 is promoting growth and sustainability. DSP
has come with such policies which ensure the 100% success of the country (Klenke, 2016).
Much of the current success of Dubai has been an outcome of its visionary and bold leadership,
innovative human resources, and effective government participation in improving the investment
and business environment. Therefore, the combination of all these things comes with greater
growth opportunities and sustainability. All these developments ensured a growing role for
Dubai and helped attract excess regional liquidity in the form of foreign direct investment in the
country (Monteith, 2016). On the other hand, sustainability and growth have been fuelled by the
active participation of the government as well as private sectors. This ensures high investment in
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the form of liquidity and greater growth opportunities. Therefore, such development and
sustainability lead the good economic performance of the country at sectoral level. Furthermore,
it can be said that the non-oil sector of the Dubai played a brilliant role in the sustainability and
growth of the country. During 2005, the non-oil sector is responsible for the 95% contribution to
GDP, as compared to 90% in 2000 (Matias, 2016). This becomes possible only due to the active
participation of government, and private sectors in the country. So, it can be said that with such
growth opportunities DSP 2015 able to fulfil its second objective effectively. Such success of the
DSP brings visible changes in economic performance and growth of the Dubai (Litosseliti,
2017).
The third objective of the DSP 2015 is promoting modernization of government and bringing
economic development. DSP 2015 able to promotes the modernization of government in the
leadership of Mohammed Sheikh (Maldonado, 2014). He comes with a combination of strategic
initiatives which demands active participation of the government as well as the private sector.
Such efforts from the government and private side bring modernization in actions and strategic
initiatives (McCleskey, 2014). On the other hand, economic development of the Dubai is an
outcome of the government participation and effective leadership of Sheikh Mohammad. With
the help of the government and private sector support, Dubai able to sustain a real GDP growth
rate of 11% per annum and increment in real GDP per capita to Dhs. 162,000 in 2015 ( Mannix,
2013). So, it can be said that the active efforts of the government ensure higher success in terms
of economic growth and per capita income.
The fourth objective of the DSP 2015 is to protect the interest of the nation, well-being, and
public (Laeequddin, 2016). Dubai is considered as a growing city and a top performer in terms of
the economic growth and the per capita GDP. Such growth ensures effective social development
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which able to sustain a higher level of continuous economic development. DSP 2015 able to
protects the interest of the nation, public and well-being by taking a large number of strategic
initiatives (Komives, 2016). These initiatives are in the form of social-developments, and the
increment in social assistance services. Therefore, it can be said that the DSP 2015 able to fulfil
its objective of protecting the nation, public and well-being. Such success of the DSP 2015
motivates the government to come with such strategic initiatives and ensures the huge success of
the country.
The last and final objective of the DSP 2015 offers an environment conducive to prosperity and
growth in all sectors (Nahavandi, 2016). In order to attain this objective, the different strategic
thrusts will be pursued by the government. These strategic thrusts depict the current challenges
and establish the foundation for meeting future development requirements. The first and the
foremost initiative of the government in that direction is to preserve national identity and
improve community cohesion. With the help of this, a government able to revises the
immigration policies and regulations to ensure and maintain demographic balance. (Patel, 2016)
On the other hand, another initiative of the government in that direction is to increase national's
participation in the workforce and society. The main aim of the government behind this initiative
is to support nationals, so they become the preferred employees in strategic sectors through skills
and education development (Paris, 2016). Therefore, all these initiatives help the government in
fulfilling the final objective of the DSP 2015 through spreading awareness in existing
environments. So, it can be said that DSP 2015 plan comes with strategic initiatives which have
enough potential of bringing success and influencing the behavior and working methods of the
Dubai Citizens (Renzulli, 2014).
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Future Difficulties for DSP 2015
DSP 2015 will face a large number of difficulties in order to achieve its strategic objectives. The
first and the foremost challenge faced by the DSP 2015 is bringing productivity growth. It
becomes very difficult for the DSP 2015 to transform the Dubai into a hub of excellence business
(Rossi-Foulkes, 2017). This hampers the productivity growth of the country. This challenge is
raised due to the lack participation of the public in strategic actions of the government. Due to
difficulty in bringing productivity growth, the country may face an uncertain reduction in GDP
as well as the per capita income. The second and the foremost difficulty faced by the DSP 2015
is bringing human capital excellence. This challenge has a huge potential of influencing the
success of the country as well as the future growth opportunities (Robertson, 2016). In that
situation, the DSP 2015 will face difficulty in preparing the workforce of Dubai for the
knowledge-driven economy, high-value, which requires retaining and attracting highly skilled
employees, increasing their motivation, and bringing significant improvement in the qualification
of Nationals. Therefore, it can be said that in order to bring efficiency in human capital it is
necessary for the DSP 2015 to come with the significant plan and strategic initiatives.
Schweisfurth (2016) concludes that the DSP 2015 also suffers from the drawback of institutional
and policy framework. In order to bring excellence in the economy, it is necessary for the DSP
plan to come with significant policy and institutional framework. This can successfully perform
by deployment through coordination with the Federal government, strengthen the institutional
framework, and building capabilities. Therefore, in order to gain achievement and popularity
among Dubai Citizens, DSP 2015 needs to come with significant institutional and policy
frameworks (Saldanha, 2016). These ensure the success by bringing improvement in strategic
initiatives. Another difficulty faced by the DSP 2015 is a lack of quality social services. It can be
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said that the quality social services are essential for a country to fulfil the needs of the population
in a significant manner. Therefore, it is necessary for the DSP 2015 to come with strategic
initiatives that ensure quality social services and brings improvement in the sector governance
structure. It is the DSP 2015 that creates the voluntary social work and civil society to ensure the
proper development of the quality social services (Siassakos, 2013). But somehow, it becomes a
failure in doing so. Therefore, the government of the Dubai needs to focus such drawbacks and
future difficulties of the DSP 2015 to make it more effective and profitable for the public. With
the help of proper DSP 2015 frameworks and policies, it is not only able to improve the social
services but also to plan functions to ensure access to and availability of appropriate services.
Thus, it is necessary to have control over the DSP 2015 to manage its difficulties and turns these
into good strategic moves (Stephenson, 2014). So, in order to gain strategic advantage and
ensure the high development of the country, these difficulties need to improve and bring the
good framework to gain a competitive advantage over other countries.
How DSP set an innovative case for different nations to take after
DSP plays an important role in setting an innovative case for different nations. DSP contains a
large number of sub-policies which prove successful in improving the GDP of the Dubai
(Thacker, 2014). Therefore, a large number of countries attracted towards it and wanted to have
the same plan for the future of their associated economies. The conventional view of national
competitiveness is that it derives from comparative source endowments and innovative policies.
The DSP proves a key policy of the Dubai government towards the improvement of the Dubai
economy as well as bring other developments (Saldanha, 2014). The Dubai strategic plan
establishes the universal understanding of Dubai’s vision among the different government
entities and to ensure a common framework for the operations of these entities. Due to such
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support of DSP, they can perform their efforts in a right direction which further leads innovative
outcomes with the accurate efforts (Thompson, 2014). Furthermore, it can be said that the DSP
works as a framework under which all government-related initiatives converge to fluently fulfil
the aims and vision set by the government of Dubai's. Therefore, it comes with high success and
growth opportunities for the country. Due to such growth of Dubai, it becomes the concentration
sector of every government. They want to have the same changes in their country (Saldanha,
2016). So, it can be said that DSP is not only an innovative case for the different nations but also
will prove as a factor of change in the economy of the countries.
Moreover, it can be said that the Dubai strategic plan is highly based on a consultative approach
considering a large number of stakeholders from the different sectors covered in the plan
(Tucker, 2014). Therefore, it comes with the initiatives for the overall development of the
country rather than focusing on a single sector. The guiding principle of the Dubai strategic plan
was prioritization. It means that the DSP is mainly focusing on every stage of the plan on the
areas of the development potential and highest priority (Schoemaker, 2013). Therefore, it can be
said that the strategic thrusts defined in the DSP will form the basis for further dealing in
strategic plans and programs by stakeholders and government departments with the overall
motive of attaining the vision of Dubai. DSP brings economic, social, infrastructure and overall
development of the country which further becomes the central attraction of the government of
different countries (Tyssen, 2013). So, it can be said that the DSP works as an innovative case
for different nations.
DSP role in working as a Change Driver in many Sectors
DSP has been proved the driver of change in different sectors. This has been done by involving
the stakeholders in different sectors in implementing the initiatives and the facilitated strategies
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(Saleem, 2014). DSP proves as a change driver by highlighted its key initiatives in different
sectors that will be prioritized. These sectors are:
Economic Development
DSP changes the economic sector of Dubai by bringing a remarkable economic performance and
future trends. It enhances the labour productivity and sector development by introducing a large
number of strategic initiatives (Takhar-Lail, 2015). In order to bring the economic development,
Dubai strategic plan comes with a strategy which contains four important pillars. These pillars
are tourism, financial services, trade, and transportation. All these sectors are identified based on
their international competitiveness and current status. DSP is responsible for developing these
sectors and availing the facilities of factor conditions (Tal, 2016). Therefore, economic
development of Dubai becomes the big change lead by the DSP.
Social Development
DSP also proves the biggest factor in bringing change in the social development of the country.
The national culture of Dubai is traditionally based on extended families and has offered a sound
basis for the social development of the country (Weil, 2014). The DSP comes with significant
efforts and strategies to offer the required infrastructure to support service delivery. DSP plan is
highly concentrated towards the development of the education sector to ensure the well social
development of the country. It is the outcome of DSP that social development of Dubai is
growing with high speed. The presence of a large number of different nationalities and growing
population has resulted from the significant influx of foreign workforce that have been attracted
to benefit and participate from the unprecedented rapid economic growth (Weisband, 2013).
Security, Justice, and Safety
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Generally, it can be said that the Dubai has faced fast social and economic growth marked by
social and economic indicators (Welsum, 2014). The strategic focus of the DSP on security,
justice, and safety sector ensures the proper management of the human rights, and public safety
in light of global challenges and socioeconomic environment faced by the Dubai. In order to
work as a change driver in security, justice, and safety, the DSP comes with eight different plans
(Zawati, 2016). These are; preservation of order or security, rights and freedom, crisis or disaster
management, access to justice, timeliness and expedition of case disposal, neutrality, equality,
safety, and public health. All these plans ensure the change driver role of DSP in security,
justice, and safety sector in an effective manner.
Infrastructure, Land and Environment
In the case of the infrastructure, land and environment development, the DSP mainly
concentrates on sustainable development with the context of Dubai's considerable growth (Yu,
2017). It proves a big factor in bringing change in the infrastructure and environment of the
country. It becomes possible due to it's effective, urban, electricity, roads and transportation, and
environmental planning. All of these planning facilitates the optimize use of the available
infrastructure and extract huge profit. In order to bring infrastructure, land, and environment
changes, DSP has ensured effective and sustainable policies (Zarim, 2017). This policy
facilitates proper control over infrastructure, land and environment. Therefore, it can be said that
DSP proves as a change driver in the infrastructure and environment development sector of the
country.
Government Excellence
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DSP also proves a change driver in the sector of government excellence. It performs this by
make improvement in the leadership of Dubai (Rossi-Foulkes, 2017). The improvement in the
leadership of Dubai comes with significant changes like enhancement in government's ability to
offer world-class service. DSP fixed the target plan of the government on which it needs to focus
more on bringing excellence in the country (Norris, 2017). DSP has improved government
working by increasing its effectiveness and make changes in customer service and forward-
looking focus. DSP comes with long term strategic thrusts that facilitate the improved
mechanism of policies evaluations and decision implementation. Therefore, it can be said that
DSP worked effectively and proved as a change driver of different sectors (Maldonado, 2014). It
is the potential and efficiency of the DSP which makes it possible to come with significant
initiatives that facilitate the overall development of the Dubai.
Chapter 3: Research Design/Methodology
The Research Objectives
The objectives associated with the research are following:
 Assess the characteristics of Mohammed Bin Rasheed
 Evaluate the vision statement of Mohammed Bin Rasheed f that guides him in the
achievement of his predetermined objectives.
 Evaluate the DSP and its role in the success of the country
 Measure the success of DSP in the achievement of its predetermined objectives.
 Evaluate the future difficulties ahead for DSP 2015.
 Assess the role of DSP as an innovative case for different nations.
 Measure the role of DSP as a change driver in the different sectors of the Dubai.
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All these objectives have been decided on the basis of literature review studied in the above-
mentioned chapter of the paper and analyzed before initiating the project. The whole research is
conducted to measure the role of DSP in success and development of Dubai and effectiveness of
Mohammed Rasheed leadership in leading the Dubai (Saldanha, 2016). Furthermore, it has also
been observed that DSP plays an essential role in bringing overall development of the UAE and
guide its success in a new direction. In addition, the objectives of the paper highlights the scope
of research project and what the present study concentrates in order to accomplish. The paper
will give overall glimpse about the research findings and information which will be collected
from the secondary and primary research sources. If the conducted research able to attain its
objective, then it will be stated that the research has been performed effectively by offering
insights to the readers who are being associated with the project (Coleman, 2013). With the help
of the research project, the target audience can gain significant information about the role of DSP
in the success of Dubai, and leadership style and characteristics of Mohammed Rasheed which
facilitates him to do his task in more appropriate manner.
Types of Research
This research project is descriptive in nature. There would be different research questions which
are directly associated with the research objectives which will be examined further in the target
population. These research questions further used to evaluate the research objectives in the
required manner. These questions may contain how the project is carried further, what are the
objectives and scope of the project. With the help of descriptive analysis, an individual can
effectively measure what exists presently in the variable’s context (Litosseliti, 2017). On the
other hand, it can be said that the chosen research design is selected because of natural
environment of research which is not associated with any type of changes. Moreover, the data
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from the target population is collected in different forms and represent in the paper for the
motive of analysis. Furthermore, it is considered that the project is descriptive because the data
analysis is an important part of the research project. The research project also contains some
quantitative measures that prove helpful in the descriptive analysis of the project. Generally, it is
being observed that the descriptive research was not effective in order to get the definite
solutions of a research problem (Saldanha, 2016). The overall objective behind the usage of
descriptive research in the project is to capture the different behaviour and mindset of individuals
regarding the research topic.
Research Framework
In order to get the significant responses of the participants towards the leadership style of
Mohammed Sheikh and efficiency of DSP, the combination of different methods is used which
further instructed the flow of research. The overall research performed on the basis of quantiative
analysis. The analysis is being performed through the different responses to the developed
questionnaire. The framed questionnaire had 11 different questions related to the DSP and the
leadership of Mohammed Sheikh. The questionnaire is further filled by the target respondents in
order to understand their perception and thinking towards Mohammed Sheikh leadership, and the
role of DSP. Moreover, all research participants were the top level executives of the private,
public, and mixed sector. After the collection of the required data, it subjected to further analysis
that has been performed by using the charts and bar graphs. The quantitative method for further
analysis made the research easier and effective. It is because they facilitate easy understanding of
research outcomes. In addition, the qualitative research also played an effective role in
attempting the research. It proves helpful in a measure the responses of individuals regarding
their satisfaction with DSP and leadership style of Mohammed Sheikh. Further, the literature has
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been conducted, and it formed a base of the research that had given the accurate way for the
study to occur efficiently. In order to create the necessary literature, different books, journals,
research papers, and website were studied and analyzed. On the other hand, it is being observed
that the objective of the research has been satisfied by performing the qualitative and secondary
research or analyzed through studying the literature efficiently.
Sources of Data Collection and Sampling Approach
A large number of sources is utilized for collecting the necessary data in order to conduct the
research effectively. The sources are used for gathering necessary information about the
leadership characteristics of Mohammed Sheikh and the role of DSP as a change driver.
Moreover, the secondary and primary sources have been utilized to collect the required data that
directly fulfil the research requirements. The primary sources that have been used for primary
research are following:
 Focus Groups: It is a group that formed by collecting the participants for the discussion
purpose. Focus group is used in the research to collect the necessary responses regarding
the improvement in economic, social, and security sector due to the commencement of
the Dubai strategic plan, and information regarding the leadership behavior of
Mohammed Sheikh (Saldanha, 2014). The viewpoint of the focus group members proved
helpful in adding a practical feature in the research project. Such practical feature of the
project makes it easier in understanding for its target audience.
 Survey: The method of survey is applied to gather the necessary responses from the wide
people in a specific or limited time. The information is collected by distributing the
questionnaire to a target population that is the managerial or top level employees of the
private, public, and mixed sector.
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 Observation: Apart from both the primary methods, observation is also used to collect
necessary responses from the target population. This technique was being used to view
the expressions and feelings of the target population during giving responses of different
research questions (Takhar-Lail, 2015). With the help of this technique, the reaction of
target populations can successfully analyze, and results are drawn on the basis of it.
On the other hand, secondary sources also give significant information for carrying out the
research in the desired direction. The secondary source that has been utilized in the research is
following:
 Literature Review: It is the viewpoint of different authors regarding a particular topic.
In this research, a literature review is studied to collect the necessary information
regarding the leadership behavior of Mohammed Sheikh and Dubai strategic plan
(Litosseliti, 2017). In order to study the literature review, the data from websites, and
published books have been collected.
The qualitative method for this research project is selected because it is quite interesting and easy
to understand or implement for getting desired outcomes. Quantitative analysis does not helps us
in evaluating the reaction and feelings of the target population. Therefore, the qualitative method
is selected because it is quite efficient and effective in evaluating the responses of the target
population and their perceptions.
Research Design
Furthermore, the sample was being selected from the target population on randomly basis. The
sample size for the research project limited to 100. The questionnaire includes 11 questions and
five points Likert scale had been utilized for the convenience of the target population as this will
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help them in saving their valuable time while filling the survey. On the other hand, the secondary
research is conducted for collecting necessary data from books and published journals. This has
been on the measure the result that has been observed prior.
Data Analysis
In this research project, the collected data from different sources is analysed by using different
charts or bar graphs which were being developed by using the advanced software Microsoft
Excel. Furthermore, the collected data was being represented which has collected by using
questionnaire. Apart of this, it had been observed that the use of Likert scale in questionnaire
makes their work easy and interesting. Furthermore, it also makes the work easier to analyse and
perform further representation. This also helped in fulfilling the predetermined research
objectives to a great extent. With the help of survey, the first-hand data is collected which
enhance its attractiveness and usability for the target audience. On the other hand, instead of
questionnaire different documents were being evaluated and compiled to set the background of
research. Moreover, the documents were regarding the research topic and further expressed the
basis of required literature in order to complete the research project efficiently and effectively.
Apart of this, the leadership behavior of Mohammed Sheikh and role of DSP as a change driver
is being understood and further analyzed to conduct the research effectively and efficiently.
Therefore, the data analysis is performed with an ease which helped in analyzing and
understanding the gathered responses from the target population efficiently.
Insurance Checklist
Before conducting the research study, it has been clarified to the participants that they are
completely covered by an insurance plan. Insurance plan is awarded to participants on their first
day in the research. They are complete insured against any physical and mental injury.
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Ethics Checklist
The research has been carried out by following all ethical considerations. The research contains
different respondents, connecting with face to face and door to door survey of the viewpoint of
each other. The code of ethics has been maintained during the research project implementation.
The research enforces the voluntary participation rather than forcing them so that the data can
collect with the desired specifications. The data has been collected by design the best form of a
questionnaire. In order to avoid the ethical issues, proper planning, and attention has been paid.
Moreover, while collecting the data from the respondents, the researcher also faced some ethical
issues such as some of the target audience were not interested and also refused in order to
contribute to the procedure of the data collection. In order to gain their acceptance, the researcher
has described different positive aspects of the research project. Apart of this, some participants
did not seem able to understand the importance of the research, and they believed that the
research is totally wastage of time and money. On the other hand, the resources for conducting
the research project have been utilized appropriately, and it was assured that the wastage of
resources would not get at any step of the project. Moreover, the consent of participants also
taken in order to get the questionnaire filled to follow an ethical code effectively without giving
rise to the practical and ethical issues.
Chapter 4: Results
In this section, the outcomes of the research have been described and analyzed with the help of
MS Excel software. It ensures the better analysis of the research data collected from different
participants.
1. Sector from which the participants of the research belongs
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Sector Number of Respondents
Private 80
Public 20
80%
20%
Sector of Respondents
Private Public
With the help of above-mentioned interpretation, it can be said that the participants from the
private sector are more than the public sector. It is due to the high growth of private sector
organizations in the Dubai. The number of private sector respondents is 80. It is far greater than
the public sector respondents in the research study. On the other hand, the respondents from the
public sector are only 20. Therefore, it can be depicted that the private sector respondents played
an effective role in fulfilling and attaining the predetermined research objectives and identified
the answers to the described research questions.
2. Designation in the belonging sector
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Designation Number of Respondents
CEO 30
Managerial Level 70
30%
70%
Designation of Respondents
CEO Managerial Level
With the help of above-mentioned interpretation, it can be said that the participants from the
managerial level designation are more than the CEO post. It is due to the high growth of job
opportunities at the managerial level rather than CEO or top executives. The number of CEO
designation respondents is 30. On the other hand, the respondents from managerial level
designation are 70. It is far greater than the CEO participants in the research study. Therefore, it
can be depicted that the managerial level respondents played an effective role in fulfilling and
attaining the predetermined research objectives and identified the answers to the described
research questions.
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3. Mohammed Sheikh has taken effective strategic initiatives for the development of
Dubai.
Number of responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 11
Disagree 19
Neutral 13
Agree 45
Strongly agree 12
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Effective strategic initiatives for the
development of Dubai.
number of respondents
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the others. It means that the 45 respondents
of the research agreed with the statement that Mohammed Sheikh had taken effective strategic
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initiatives for the development of Dubai. Further, the number of participants who strongly agree
to this question is 12. Whereas the 13 respondents were neutral or 19 participants disagreed to
this question. It means that strategic initiatives of Mohammed Sheikh for the development of
Dubai not up to a level that should be. On the other hand, it can be said that Mohammed Sheikh
should consider such viewpoint of citizens and the reason behind it to improve its strategic
initiatives and bring more success in the GDP of the country.
4. Mohammed Sheikh has good managerial and leadership skills.
Number of responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 6
Disagree 20
Neutral 6
Agree 53
Strongly agree 15
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Good managerial and leadership skills
number of respondents
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With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the others. It means that the 53 respondents
of the research agreed with the statement that Mohammed Sheikh has good leadership and
managerial skills. Further, the number of participants who strongly agree to this question is 15.
Whereas the 6 respondents were neutral, or 20 participants disagreed to this question. It means
that leadership and managerial skills of the Mohammed Sheikh is very effective but require little
bit improvement to satisfy the individual requirements of the human beings. On the other hand, it
can be said that Mohammed Sheikh should consider such viewpoint of citizens to improve its
managerial and leadership skills or should give priority to the perception of human beings
towards its leadership and managerial style.
5. DSP influence the economic/social/infrastructure/ and security sector in a positive
manner.
Number of responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 9
Disagree 34
Neutral 9
Agree 41
Strongly agree 7
34

strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
DSP influence the economic/social/infrastructure/ and
security sector
number of respondents
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the others. It means that the 41 respondents
of the research agreed with the statement that DSP influences the economic, social, infrastructure
and security sector in an effective manner. Further, the number of participants who strongly
agree to this question is 7. Whereas the 9 respondents were neutral, 9 strongly disagreed, or 34
participants disagreed to this question. It means that DSP influences the economic, social,
infrastructure, and security sector in a positive manner but requires little bit improvement in
order to reduce the number of disagreed people. On the other hand, it can be said that DSP
requires significant improvement in order to get the confidence of a large range of individuals.
6. Mohammed Sheikh is the role model for today's generation.
Responses Respondents
35

Strongly Disagree 0
Disagree 14
Neutral 5
Agree 57
Strongly agree 24
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Mohammed Sheikh as role model
number of respondents
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the others. It means that the 57 respondents
of the research agreed with the statement that Mohammed Sheikh considered as a role model of
today generation. Further, the number of participants who strongly agree to this question is 24.
Whereas the 5 respondents were neutral, or 14 participants disagreed to this question. It means
that leadership qualities of the Mohammed Sheikh are quite attractive than others. Due to his
leadership, it becomes the role model of today generation individuals. On the other hand, it can
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be said that Mohammed Sheikh should take a benefit of such popularity and come with high
strategic initiatives to make a significant improvement in growth of the Dubai.
7. DSP becomes the factor of bringing strategic change in different sectors of the
Dubai.
Responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 12
Disagree 25
Neutral 3
Agree 46
Strongly agree 14
strongly agree agree neutral disgaree strongly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
DSP as factor of brining strategic change
number of respondents
37

With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the others. It means that the 46 respondents
of the research agreed with the statement that DSP works as a factor of bringing strategic change
in the economy and working structure of the Dubai. Further, the number of participants who
strongly agree to this question is 14. Whereas the 3 respondents were neutral, 12 strongly
disagreed, or 25 participants disagreed to this question. It means that DSP works as a significant
factor in bringing change in the economy and working structure of the Dubai. Due to the
combination of good strategic initiatives, it becomes the change driver in the economy of the
Dubai. On the other hand, it can be said that the government of Dubai should come with
advanced initiatives to enhance the trust of individuals in DSP and gain their confidence in an
effective manner.
8. DSP proved successful in accomplishing its predetermined objectives.
Responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 12
Disagree 36
Neutral 8
Agree 38
Strongly agree 6
38

strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
DSP proved successful in accomplishing its objectives
number of respondents
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the disagreed respondents. It means that the
38 respondents of the research agreed with the statement that DSP had gained success in
achievement of its predetermined objectives. Further, the number of participants who strongly
agree to this question is 6. Whereas the 8 respondents were neutral, 12 strongly disagreed, or 36
participants disagreed to this question. It means that DSP has gained significant achievements by
accomplishing its predetermined objectives in favor of the Dubai growth. Due to a combination
of good strategic initiatives, it becomes the change driver in the economy of the Dubai. On the
other hand, it can be said that the government of Dubai should come with advanced initiatives to
enhance its potential of attaining its objectives so that number of disagreed respondents can
automatically reduce.
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9. DSP has gained success in overcoming its future difficulties.
Responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 3
Disagree 34
Neutral 16
Agree 35
Strongly agree 12
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
DSP has gained success in overcoming its future
difficulties
number of respondents
ss
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the disagreed respondents. It means that the
35 respondents of the research agreed with the statement that DSP had gained success in
overcoming its future difficulties. Further, the number of participants who strongly agree to this
question is 12. Whereas the 16 respondents were neutral, 3 strongly disagreed, or 34 participants
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disagreed to this question. It means that DSP has gained significant achievements by
accomplishing its predetermined objectives in favor of the Dubai growth. Due to a combination
of good strategic initiatives, it becomes the change driver in the economy of the Dubai. On the
other hand, it can be said that the government of Dubai should come with advanced initiatives to
enhance its potential of attaining its objectives so that number of disagreed respondents can
automatically reduce. Furthermore, the government should focus more on the external analysis in
order to avoid the uncertainties and unforeseen external factors.
10. DSP has established itself as an innovative case for different nations.
Responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 0
Disagree 11
Neutral 18
Agree 45
Strongly agree 26
41

strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
DSP has established itself as an innovative case for
different nations
number of respondents
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the disagreed respondents. It means that the
45 respondents of the research agreed with the statement that DSP had established itself as an
innovative case for different nations. Further, the number of participants who strongly agree to
this question is 26. Whereas the 18 respondents were neutral, 0 strongly disagreed, or 11
participants disagreed to this question. It means that DSP has gained significant achievements by
accomplishing its predetermined objectives in favor of the Dubai growth. Due to a combination
of good strategic initiatives, it becomes the change driver in the economy of the Dubai. On the
other hand, it can be said that the government of Dubai should come with advanced initiatives to
enhance its potential of attaining its objectives so that number of disagreed respondents can
automatically reduce. Furthermore, the 0 number of respondents towards strongly disagree
statement represents that everyone satisfies with the above-mentioned statement. This enhances
its use and motivates it further to come with different strategic initiatives.
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11. The vision of Mohammed Sheikh is broad in nature.
Responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 3
Disagree 24
Neutral 6
Agree 48
Strongly agree 19
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Vision of Mohammed Sheikh is broad in nature
number of respondents
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the disagreed respondents. It means that the
48 respondents of the research agreed with the statement that vision of Mohammed Sheikh is
broad in nature. Further, the number of participants who strongly agree to this question is 19.
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Whereas the 6 respondents were neutral, 3 strongly disagreed, or 24 participants disagreed to this
question. Establishment of the DSP is also a small part of the Mohammed Sheikh vision. The
broadness of his vision can easily measure by concentrating more on his strategic initiatives and
continuous efforts towards doing something new in favour of the country.
12. You like the leading way of Mohammed Sheikh.
Responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 2
Disagree 30
Neutral 18
Agree 33
Strongly agree 17
strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Like the leading way of Mohammed Sheikh
number of respondents
44

With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents agreed with the statement is greater than the disagreed respondents. It means that the
33 respondents of the research agreed with the statement that the citizens like the leading way of
Mohammed Sheikh. Further, the number of participants who strongly agree to this question is
17. Whereas the 8 respondents were neutral, 2 strongly disagreed, or 30 participants disagreed to
this question. It means that leadership style and the leading way of Mohammed Sheikh is large.
Due to good strategic initiatives and motivating factors, he becomes the growth driver of the
country economy. On the other hand, it can be said that the Mohammed Sheikh comes with
advanced initiatives to enhance the growth potential and success opportunities for the country.
13. Economic development is only due to the well strategic initiatives of the DSP.
Responses Number of respondents
Strongly Disagree 7
Disagree 43
Neutral 6
Agree 40
Strongly agree 7
45

strongly agree agree neutral disagree storngly disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Economic development is only due to the well strategic
initiatives of the DSP
Column2
With the help of the above-mentioned data analysis, it can clearly understand that the number of
respondents disagreed with the statement is greater than the agreed respondents. It means that the
40 respondents of the research agreed with the statement that DSP proved a well strategic
initiative of introducing the economic development of the country. Further, the number of
participants who strongly agree to this question is 7. Whereas the 6 respondents were neutral, 4
strongly disagreed, or 43 participants disagreed to this question. It means that apart from a
combination of different strategic initiatives, it has failed in bringing economic development.
Due to a combination of good strategic initiatives, it becomes the change driver in the economy
of Dubai but not so much as it is expected. On the other hand, it can be said that the government
of Dubai should come with advanced initiatives to enhance its potential of attaining its objectives
so that number of disagreed respondents can automatically reduce.
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Conclusion/Recommendation
On the basis of the above analysis, it can be said that the perception of the Dubai citizens largely
influences the DSP success and leadership style of Mohammed Sheikh. Furthermore, it can be
said that leadership plays an effective role in the success of an organization or a strategic
initiative. It is the leadership which provides the right direction to the employees and human
beings in which direction they need to move. Sheikh Mohammed is a very good example of a
leader. The paper defines the leadership style of the Mohammed Sheikh in an effective manner.
It is the leadership of the Mohammed Sheikh due to which Dubai has been led to an exciting
success in the past 10 years (Day, 2014). His bold leadership style, high qualities of having a
long lasting relationship, respecting others and being the best, holding responsibility, and proper
use of time leadership make his different from the other leaders. After matching the leadership
qualities of the Mohammed Sheikh with the theoretical concepts, it can be concluded that He is a
kind of charismatic and democratic leader. If Mohammed Sheikh wants to get more growth
opportunities for Dubai, he needs to make a significant improvement in his leadership skills and
qualities. The improved leadership skills are able to satisfy the human beings in more effective
manner.
Furthermore, it can be said that the vision of the Mohammed Sheikh quite broad but somehow
becomes the failure in achieving this vision statement in an effective manner. This is due to the
lack ability to manage individuals and their responses or put a proper control over the actions of
others. In order to achieve his vision statement, Mohammed Sheikh needs to come with new
initiatives. With the help of the new initiatives, he able to launches the improvement in UAE
strategy for the future of the country (Gregoire, 2014). Therefore, this will ensure the greater
level participation of the country citizen by winning their trust. On the other hand, he needs to
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focus more on outlining the future challenges so that effects of unforeseen changes can minimize
or turns in a profitable situation. So, it can be said that the initiatives of the Muhammad Sheikh
for achieving his vision statement require some improvement with which he can assure the
quality output from it.
Moreover, it can be said that the Dubai strategic plan unveiled by Mohammed Sheikh is set to
maintain double-digit economic growth and achieve significant success in the GDP of the
country. Despite all efforts, the government of the Dubai is not able to launch the DSP plan with
the required specifications and demands of the local citizens. Therefore, in order to enhance the
attractiveness and efficiency of the DSP plan, it is essential for the government to integrate it
with the federal strategic plan. With the help of this integration, the plan able to encompasses
with different new attributes with a solid foundation build on quantitative achievements. On the
other hand, it is considered that the DSP is a change driver, but it should maintain such change in
an effective manner (Renzulli, 2014). Introducing change is easy but maintaining it is quite
difficult. Therefore, sustainable strategic options need to consider in order enhancing its
attractiveness. So, the motive and objective of the research along with its questions have been
fulfilled in this research project which gave the realistic outcomes about the perception of local
professionals about the Mohammed Sheikh leadership and efficiency of DSP in changing the
situation of Dubai.
Critical Reflection/Limitations
Personally, I have learned a lot of things by working on this research project. It does not only
enhance my knowledge regarding the leadership qualities of Mohammed Sheikh but also brings
improvement in existing skills. The overall experience was outstanding. I gained theoretical as
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well as the practical knowledge of different concepts applied in this research project. Before
attempted this research project, I felt quite nervous. But as soon as possible I started my work on
this project I become used to and felt satisfied with the overall work performance. I was always
keen to measure and evaluate the perception of different people towards the DSP and leadership
style of Mohammed Sheikh, and this research topic gave me a chance to analyse and understand
the things that I wanted. I have also analyzed the objectives, and vision statement of DSP and
Mohamed Sheikh which gives me huge knowledge about their working style and their objective
behind the introducing and launching DSP in the country.
Moreover, by keeping all these things in mind, I prepared a questionnaire. This has been
prepared for the purpose of measuring the responses and perception of local citizens towards the
DSP and leadership style of Mohammed Sheikh. During conducting the survey, I found that
some of the people didn't show their interest in filling the questionnaire. In that situation, I learnt
how to deal with people and make them agreed to participate in the research project actively.
This enhances my level of confidence and persuading skills. Apart of this, I also met with such
kind of people who are very helpful and enthusiastic in order to give their responses. This
motivates me further to finish my work with the good efforts. In addition, I also spend some
money in travelling from one place to another. This is performed for the purpose of a survey of
Dubai public and private sector professionals.
On the other hand, when I was doing the analysis part of the research project I faced some
difficulties which are cleared further by my professors. Therefore, I found that it is necessary for
the young generation to follow the leadership qualities of the Mohammed Sheikh and adopt them
in their day to day routine. Furthermore, DSP should launch with more strategic integration to
solve the existing problems and enhance productivity. Apart of this, I can say that I am satisfied
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with my work that I have done in the research project and have identified the answer to the
research question and all the objectives are being fulfilled.
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Appendices
Figure 1
(Arain, 2017)
Questionnaire
By completing this survey you are granting consent for the data to be used to evaluating the
leadership efficiency of Mohammed Sheikh and DSP role in the development of the Dubai.
Thank you!
Question 1: You are belonging from which Sector?
 Public
 Private
 Mixed
Question 2: What are your current Designation in the belonging sector?
 CEO
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