From Managerial Authority to Collective Intelligence: Evolution of Leadership Logic in Modern Organizations

Authors

  • Behzad Ghorbani Department of Executive Management, Gor.C., Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran Author
  • Farnaz Salimi Department of Public Administration, Ali.C., Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran

Keywords:

managerial authority, collective intelligence, shared leadership, modern organizations, qualitative research, leadership logic, organizational transformation

Abstract

From Managerial Authority to Collective Intelligence: Evolution of Leadership Logic in Modern Organizations

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Published

2025-03-01

How to Cite

Ghorbani, B., & Salimi, F. (2025). From Managerial Authority to Collective Intelligence: Evolution of Leadership Logic in Modern Organizations. Management Systems Evolution and Leadership Studies, 2(2), 1-10. https://msels.com/index.php/msels/article/view/23