Case Studies: Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Saudi Arabia

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the leadership styles and organizational behavior of several prominent Saudi Arabian women leaders. It begins with an introduction to Lubna Olayan, CEO of Olayan financing company, highlighting her transformational leadership style and the company's organizational structure, culture, and CSR activities. The report then examines Dr. Khawla AI-Kuraya, a leading medical scientist, detailing her participative leadership approach and the challenges she faces in a male-dominated society. Princess Reema, the CEO of Harvey Nichols in Riyadh, and her focus on women empowerment and transformative leadership are also explored, along with her challenges. Additionally, the report covers Randa Jazaeri, the COO of Zaytouneh, and Somayya Jabarti, the first female chief editor of the Saudi Gazette, discussing their unique characteristics, organizational structures, and the challenges they encounter. The report references leadership theories and provides insights into the evolving business landscape of Saudi Arabia, offering valuable case studies for understanding leadership and organizational dynamics.

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1ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Introduction Lubna Olayan is the CEO of Olyan financing company in Riyadh.
The company was founded in 1947 by her father and now she is
running organization. One of the most notable moments was be the
first women to speak at Jeddah Economic Forum in 2004. She is
also one of the key boards of member in the Arab Thought
Foundation. Her organization is the Saudi’s most successful
conglomerates having presence in different sectors.
Organizational structure Lubna Olayan is reposnible for MENA and Hutham Olayan is
responsible for American market. Khaled Olayan and Aziz Sriani
lokks after different operations and sector.
Organizational culture and
style
Organizational culture is participative and diverse due to the
involvement of employees from different social and cultural
backgrounds. Lubna Olayan maintains transformational style of
leadership due to the fact that she is one of the successful women
from the conservative society of Saudi Arabia (Hogan & Coote,
LubnaOlayan(CEO)KhaledOlayan(Chairman)AzizSyriani(Grouppresident)

2ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
2014).
Organization details Currently they are having total 35000 employees. They have their
market presence in London and New York with their different
sectors. Their business is mainly concentrated in North America,
Europe and Middle East countries.
CSR and ethics CSR activities of them include empowerment of the women in the
Saudi society. They work more for extracting more women
entrepreneurs from the society. Management maintains gender
equality in their workplace.
Unique characteristics Visionary and target oriented. She wants to set an example to
represent Saudi Arabia in the world.
Challenges faced Social barriers and less experience in the corporate world.

3ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Introduction Dr. Khawla AI-Kuraya is one of the most prominent women
entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia. She is scientist as well as
forerunner in the medical field. She is the first Saudi woman who
has received the King Adulaziz Award of Excellence. Currently, she
is holding the post of principle clinical scientist in King Faisal
Hospital along with being in the board of directors in other medical
institutions.
Organizational structure Dr. Khawla AI-Kuraya is the head of department in the
organization. She is assited by Lahir Saqi in the medical affiars and
Ahmed Lubi in nursing affairs. In addition, the financials are being
seen by Hude Batchs.
Organizational culture and
style
Participative style of leadership along with having the involvement
of all the stakeholders in the decision making process. Moreover,
diversity in the workforce is being given more concentration in the
management (Dauber, Fink & Yolles, 2012).
Organization details They are having two branches, one in Riyadh and one in Jeddah.
LahirSaqi(Medicalaffiars)HudaBatchs(Financials)

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Currently, they are having more than 18000 employees from more
than 65 countries. More than 13000 surgeries are being done per
year.
CSR and ethics They provide online services for their patients along with offering
virtual clinics. Effective management of the employees is also being
included in the social responsibly report of them.
Unique characteristics The business approach is more towards the welfare of the patients
rather than towards the profit maximization.
Challenges faced She faced issues from both personal and professional end. One of
the key issues being faced by her is dealing with the man dominated
society of Saudi Arabia.

5ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Introduction Princess Reema is the member from Saudi Royal family. Thus, she
came from very conservative social backgrounds. She heads the
Riyadh branch of luxury retail giant Harvey Nichols. She changed
the business scenario of the Saudi Arabia by being the first woman
CEO in retail sector. Harvey Nichols is one of the prominent luxury
fashion chains in the world.
Organizational structure Princess Reema is reponsible for the entire operation of Harvey
Nichols in Riyadh along with maintaining all the internal and
external stakeholders of the company. Alfa Ratch looks after the
store operation along with having Seira who looks after the product
designs.
Organizational culture and
style
The organizational culture is oriented towards women
empowerment and up gradation. She follows transformative style of
leadership in order to have influence on all the employees and staffs
(Avolio & Yammarino, 2013).
Organization details Harvey Nichols is a multinational brand with having their operation
AlfaRatch(storemanager)ALKhalidiChawki(Customermanagment)

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in Riyadh. In Riyadh they are having total 650 employees working
under the leadership of princess Reema. In Saudi Arabia, Harvey
Nichols is having only one branch in Riyadh and in other major
cities around the world.
CSR and ethics CSR activities include empowering women in the mainstream
corporate. Moreover, the organizational activities are being targeted
towards women engagement.
Unique characteristics Ability to handle every aspect effectively single handedly.
Challenges faced Personal issues include divorce with her husband and raising her
daughter by own. Thus, maintain both personal and professional
responsibilities are difficult for her.