2022
DOI: 10.1108/ijpsm-02-2022-0046
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Contrasting effects of leadership styles on public service motivation: the mediating role of basic psychological needs among Indian public sector officials

Abstract: PurposePublic service motivation (PSM), among actual and prospective employees in the public sector, lead to positive work outcomes. However, there is limited integration of PSM with existing motivational theories, especially self-determination theory (SDT). The impact of destructive leadership styles on PSM is also understudied. The study aims to fill the gap.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a cross-sectional survey of 693 public sector officials employed in Indian Railways to test the hypotheses. PL… Show more

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“…Analysis of the impact of leadership on the performance of employees through motivation and achievement of job satisfaction has been presented in many studies (Semedo et al, 2022, Elifneh and Daniel, 2022, Nguyen et al, 2022, Zarei and Issahaka, 2022, Gao et al, 2022, Dash et al, 2022, Ashiq et al, 2023. Leaders are interested in attracting and retaining highly skilled and experienced employees to perform tasks aimed at achieving the strategic objectives and tactical objectives of the organization.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Analysis of the impact of leadership on the performance of employees through motivation and achievement of job satisfaction has been presented in many studies (Semedo et al, 2022, Elifneh and Daniel, 2022, Nguyen et al, 2022, Zarei and Issahaka, 2022, Gao et al, 2022, Dash et al, 2022, Ashiq et al, 2023. Leaders are interested in attracting and retaining highly skilled and experienced employees to perform tasks aimed at achieving the strategic objectives and tactical objectives of the organization.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Another element expected to affect the link between JE and TI is EL. Leadership in the public sector plays a significant role because it involves interactions between leaders and followers (Hattab et al ., 2022; Dash et al ., 2022), and ethical leaders are expected to strengthen the web created to retain employees in the workplace. Ethical leaders are people with integrity, compassion and moral character, who support ethics and discuss this theme with their subordinates (Brown and Treviño, 2006).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%