Impact of servant leadership on intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which perceived servant leadership of the supervisors impacts the intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction of the followers. Design/methodology/approach: Servant leadership factor structure was evaluated by applying Lidenet al.’s (2008) measure, and used the second-order model to test its relationship with the intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used to test data from 205 individuals working in service-sector organizations in Kuwait. Findings: The seven-factor structure proposed by Lidenet al.(2008) holds valid in this sample, thus providing greater validity for this measure to be used in similar contexts. The results also indicate that second-order factor of servant leadership positively affects both intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction. Research limitations/implications: Servant leadership was measured using follower perception of their leader attributes. Next, the cross-sectional data limit the ability to demonstrate causality between servant leadership and employee satisfaction. Further, data were collected only from service-sector organizations in Kuwait, which limits the generalizability of results. Practical implications: This research helps in highlighting the significance of embracing more altruistic leadership approach in enhancing job satisfaction. Leaders in the analyzed region must be aware of the positive outcomes of this approach on job satisfaction, which can eventually contribute to engaged employees and their performance. Originality/value: This research tries to add to the growing body of knowledge in terms of assessing relationship between servant leadership and job satisfaction in the service sector in the Middle East.
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2019
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Authors: | Al-Asadi, Rami ; Muhammed, Shahnawaz ; Abidi, Oualid ; Dzenopoljac, Vladimir |
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Leadership & Organization Development Journal. - Emerald, ISSN 0143-7739, ZDB-ID 2021219-7. - Vol. 40.2019, 4 (10.06.), p. 472-484
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Emerald |
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