VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP AS A NEW INFLUENTIAL CONCEPT

Abstract: Virtual leadership is examined as a new efficient area of leadership by developing and testing four different hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested through various statistical tests including linear regression, T-test, and a single factor Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). This study's methodology is based on a questionnaire sent out to 93 respondents in various organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study revealed that males and females perceive virtual leadership challenges in the same manner. Stress levels vary significantly between people with different levels of experience. According to this study, there is also no cultural diversity among the members of the local and global teams. The results indicate that coaching and mentoring are effective in building trust among team members.