Analisis Kepemimpinan Berdasarkan Gender dalam Pengambilan Keputusan pada Organisasi Himpunan Mahasiswa

Abstract

This study aims to examine how gender-based leadership influences the decision-making process in student association organizations. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with participants selected through purposive sampling. The participants consisted of two student association leaders, one male and one female. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed descriptively based on themes emerging from the interview findings. The results indicate that both participants adopted a rational decision-making process involving problem identification, consideration of alternatives, risk analysis, decision implementation, and evaluation. However, differences emerged in their leadership approaches. The female leader emphasized member participation, collaboration, and interpersonal relationships to encourage collective decision-making, whereas the male leader placed greater emphasis on organizational experience, potential benefits, and risk considerations in determining decisions. Despite these differences, both leaders demonstrated effective leadership practices in achieving organizational objectives. The findings suggest that leadership effectiveness is not determined by gender but by a leader’s competence in managing members, communicating effectively, involving stakeholders when appropriate, and making well-considered decisions. This study contributes to a better understanding of gender perspectives in student organizational leadership and highlights that leadership quality depends more on managerial competence and decision-making skills than on gender differences.