COVID-19: The Role of Leadership in Response to Disruption

Authors

  • Moncef Belhadjali Norfolk State University
  • Sami Abbasi Norfolk State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss8.2530

Keywords:

COVID-19, leadership, pandemic, disruption

Abstract

COVID-19 has created unprecedented circumstances throughout the world that resulted in a disruption to “Business as Usual”. The world economy has been shaken enormously, scores of lives have been lost, and a “New Normal” has been adopted by everyone. In this atmosphere, leadership becomes a high commodity, and a well-sought after skill. Therefore, individuals everywhere turn to decision-makers at the top of the hierarchy for their leadership skills. This paper provides examples to illustrate the importance of leadership to turning disaster into efficient response.

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Author Biography

  • Sami Abbasi, Norfolk State University

    Dr. Sami Abbasi is a Full-Professor of Management at the School of Business of Norfolk State University.

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Published

2020-08-01

How to Cite

Belhadjali, M., & Abbasi, S. (2020). COVID-19: The Role of Leadership in Response to Disruption. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 8(8), 362-365. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss8.2530
Received 2020-07-07
Accepted 2020-07-18
Published 2020-08-01