Implementation of Situational Leadership in the Distance Learning Management Office

Abstract

This study aims to identify how situational leadership plays a role in overcoming various cultural problems in the distance learning service unit. This study uses a qualitative approach to examine and describe the situational leadership in dealing with cross-cultural problems in distance learning units. Referring to the results of research that in building harmonious organizational life in different cultural situations can be done by applying situational leadership. The efforts made are by providing intensive supervision and communication, providing understanding through education and training and mentoring in various situations faced by the organization. Thus the leader needs to carry out leadership styles, i.e.: S1 (directing), S2 (coaching), S3 (supporting) and S4 (delegating) equally in overcoming various cultural constraints. Keywords—situational leadership; distance learning management office