Corporate Leadership and Accountability:  A Systematic and Comprehensive Exploration

Alfi Syahri; Yunia Wardi; Ilham Thaib; Hendrik Heri Sandi

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v4i9.497

Authors

Alfi Syahri Universitas Negeri Padang
Yunia Wardi Universitas Negeri Padang
Ilham Thaib Universitas Negeri Padang
Hendrik Heri Sandi Universitas Negeri Padang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v4i9.497

Keywords:

Corporate Accountability, Effectiveness, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Increased corporate leadership and accountability have been a major spotlight in the modern business world. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) Method, we analyzed 20 related articles from the google scholar search engine and various database to deepen our understanding of the relationship between these two aspects. Our findings confirm that strong leadership is a key driver in shaping a culture of accountability across the organization. The importance of effective leadership in building commitment to the principles of accountability cannot be underestimated. The results of this review provide a deeper understanding of how leadership dynamics affect corporate accountability practices. Every corporate has different organizational natures (contexts) in which the style of leadership will follow. But we suggest that every corporate consider other factors that can have effects on accountability. The implications of these findings are particularly relevant for business practitioners and researchers, as they highlight the importance of strengthening leadership as key to creating an environment that fosters good accountability across organizational structures. With a better understanding of the interactions between these two elements, stakeholders can take more appropriate steps to improve their organization's performance. This study highlights the importance of strengthening leadership to enhance corporate accountability.

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