Anticipated Attributes of Chief Executive Officers Based on Newly Developed CEO Matrix

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate deep into the multifaceted realm of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) attributes, aiming to comprehensively explore and analyze the diverse qualities that define effective leadership at the highest echelons of organizations. Central to this exploration is the utilization of a newly developed CEO Matrix, designed as a comprehensive tool to categorize and assess CEO attributes across a spectrum of competencies.

Methodology: A conceptual model development and analysis method using an exploratory research method and Bloom's higher-order thinking is adopted. Further analysis of the newly developed CEO matrix is made using the ABCD analysis framework.

Findings: A CEO matrix is developed based on analysis of various attributes of a CEO as manager, leader, visionary, technocrat, financial acumen, decision maker, emotional hero, role model, etc. Low and High values of Leadership Skills and Financial Acumen are selected as two parameters to represent the matrix. CEO falls into each quadrant is named suitably as (1) Visionary Leader (High Leadership, Low Financial Acumen) (2) Financial Strategist: (Low Leadership, High Financial Acumen), (3) Master/Super Strategist: (High Leadership, High Financial Acumen), and (4) Developing Leader: (Low Leadership, Low Financial Acumen). The CEO matrix is further discussed using Bloom’s Higher-order research skills.

Originality/Values: A 2x2 CEO matrix is created with two parameters (Leadership effectiveness and financial acumen. The CEO matrix is analysed based on Higher order thinking research skills and the ABCD analysis framework.

Research Type: Exploratory.