Abstract
This paper proposes the integration of the Model of Culture Fit proposed by Aycan, Kanungo
& Sinha (1999) with the Path-Goal Theory of Leadership developed by House (1971) and
Locke's (1968) Goal Setting Theory. The Culture Fit Model explains human resource practices
of leaders on the basis of organizational culture variables without considering the impact of
societal culture and values in initiating human resource practices. The Path-Goal Theory
conceptualizes the leader's role as that of providing direction and support for employees in
attaining their goals and those of the organization. Goal Setting Theory proposes that
intentions and goals of individuals determine their performance. Conceptual parallels that seek
to explain employee performance on the bases of culture, leadership style and goal setting are
identified and interaction effects among the various dimensions analyzed. The resulting model
of leadership and organizational performance proposed in this paper examines the
interconnectedness of societal culture and values, leadership and motivation in relation to
performance in organizations. The integration of the models should therefore further
understanding of the social and cultural processes that enhance organizational performance,
Implications for theory and practice as well as directions for future research are presented.