Role-Based Leadership of Traditional Rulers: Applying Mintzberg’s Managerial Framework to Chieftaincy in Asante Akyem Central Municipality, Ghana

Traditional rulers in Asante Akyem Central, Ghana, play multifaceted leadership roles that extend beyond ceremonial functions, acting as key leaders, negotiators, disseminators of information, and allocators of resources. This study applies Mintzberg’s managerial framework to reveal their critical contributions to governance, development, and conflict resolution, particularly in areas with limited state presence. The findings emphasize the strategic importance of chieftaincy in Ghana's decentralized governance system and advocate for integrating traditional rulers into formal policy and administrative structures. Using a mixed-methods, cross-sectional approach, the research provides valuable insights into the functional leadership of chiefs, calling for more inclusive governance models.

Antwi, N. K. (2026). Role-Based Leadership of Traditional Rulers: Applying Mintzberg’s Managerial Framework to Chieftaincy in Asante Akyem Central Municipality, Ghana. Global Journal of Human Resource Management, 14(3), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.37745/gjhrm.2013/vol14n3116