Impact of Leadership on Organizational Culture: A Literature Review of Latin American Countries

The importance of the leadership is an issue that is increasingly perceived in the manufacturing sector and any type of service provision. Companies are more demanding because through continuous improvement in the field of work, professionals are required to perform optimal work within the scope of their tasks. Likewise, by developing both the technical skills and soft skills of employees, this impacts the organizational culture by creating an environment for achieving the goals set within the organization. In line with this perception, the aim of the article is to show how leadership favorably impacts the work environment, as well as indicate the characteristics and types of leadership that must be developed for the organization to function efficiently. The article is based on rigorous theoretical studies in the form of an exhaustive literature review with a focus on Latino authors, which responds to the need to contextualize leadership within the unique cultural characteristics of Latin America, where organizational dynamics and social values differ from other regions. Additionally, case studies of companies that have achieved success were analyzed. As a result, it was found that various authors point to the importance of the leader's influence in organizations. Similarly, it was found that the impact that leadership has on the environment is crucial for the development of any society by cultivating different abilities and skills inherent to the individual, and how types of leadership can influence good practices. This enhances motivation and transforms the environment through incentives that direct members towards the goals set in each organization.