Three Dimensions of Leadership[1]

Three enterprises’ case studies are presented based on the grounded theory. Leadership style before the macroeconomic crisis of 2008 and during the crisis is described. Its different dimensions shaped by relationships inside the managing group are shown, as well as connections with the administrative and political system and using leadership substitutes. In crisis situations decision‑making processes are usually concentrated, control is enhanced as well as pressure on the results and application of procedures in the management process. 1 NCN subsidy (2011/03/13/H34/04922): Determinants of Polish Enterprises’ Resistance to the Macroeconomic Crisis Carried out by the Chair of Management in Economy of the Institute of Management at Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) under the direction of professor M. Romanowska.