The Impact of Organizational Justice on the Quality of the Leader-Member Relationship in Public versus Foundation Universities

Abstract

KeywordsThis study investigates the impact of organizational justice on the quality of leader-member exchange relationships in the Turkish higher education context. Public and foundation universities are compared, as extant literature reveals significant differences between them. The study employs a sequential mixed-method design. Surveys from 182 academicians from faculties of economics and administrative sciences in Istanbul are collected through key contact persons or via e-mails. Surveys are complemented by 17 face-to-face semi-structured interviews, most of which were conducted at the interviewees' universities. Findings point to a strong impact of informational justice that is modestly complemented by procedural justice on the quality of the leader-member relationship in public universities. In foundation universities, however, procedural, informational and interpersonal justice dimensions influence the quality of the leader-member relationship in a balanced manner. The study also has implications for university administrators. Organizational justiceLeader-member exchange relationshipHigher education Foundation universityPublic university Mixed-method designArticle Info