The purpose of this article is to identify the aspects that relate to performance level; including\nenablers and inhibitors that influence leadership performance in the healthcare sector of the\nKingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A grounded research methodology and an action research\napproach that was ââ?¬Ë?issue focusedââ?¬â?¢ were used to gain the perceptions of the participants from the\norganisational culture as empirical data. The overall trends observed in the collected data\nemphasize the important role of culture in shaping performance level. In addition, the\ndomination of factors related to the national culture and Islamic values has appeared the\ngreatest factor affecting leaders' decisions; it also forms their relations with subordinates as\nwell as their commitment to the organization. Viewed through this study, the effect of culture\naspects on the performance level in this important sector can be understood and new and\nintegrated solutions to overcome potential negative outcomes. Because of the chosen research\napproach, the research results may lack generalisability. Therefore, researchers are encouraged\nto test the proposed propositions further. The paper discusses the implications of the study\nfindings for healthcare sector managers in different levels. This paper fulfils an identified need\nto study how culture can influence workforce practices in healthcare organizations and to what\nextent can that affect the quality of services delivered to the patients
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