LEADERSHIP AND CORPORATE CULTURE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES

Abstract

The article examines the relationship between leadership and corporate culture in public administration and identifies effective approaches for their integration to enhance the performance of government institutions. The authors explore contemporary leadership models applied in the public sector, including transformational, situational, transactional, collective, values-based, and servant leadership. Each model is analyzed through the lens of its impact on organizational culture, staff motivation, and the ability of public institutions to adapt to change. The article emphasizes the specific challenges faced by public sector leaders, such as high levels of bureaucracy, limited resources, the need for transparency and accountability to citizens, and the requirement for rapid responses to socio-economic and political changes. It highlights that effective leadership in public administration combines managerial skills with socio-psychological approaches aimed at developing human potential and fostering trust between employees and management.Special attention is given to corporate culture as a system of values, norms, rules, and behavioral standards that shape employee interactions and organizational effectiveness. The article describes three levels of corporate culture: artifacts, values and norms, and underlying assumptions, as well as types of culture: clan, adhocracy, market, and hierarchy. It demonstrates how different leadership models interact with these types of corporate culture, enhancing organizational performance and employee satisfaction.The theoretical analysis is complemented by practical examples of applying leadership models and corporate culture types in various Ukrainian public institutions. It is shown how corporate culture influences innovation, process transparency, staff motivation, and the readiness of organizations for reform.The article identifies key tasks for the practical improvement of public administration: formalizing organizational values and mission, developing leadership competencies through training and mentorship, implementing flexible management models, and monitoring corporate culture and its impact on organizational effectiveness.