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Servant leadership and healthy work relationships in university context: a moderated mediation analysis of psychological safety and socially responsible leadership
By Kyambade, Mahadih
Organizations face challenges in fostering healthy work relationships among staff, which are crucial for organizational effectiveness and employee well-being. Despite the recognized importance of servant leadership and psychological safety in promoting healthy work environments, there is limited understanding of how these factors interact with socially responsible leadership to influence work relationships within the setting of Ugandan public universities. Therefore, our study investigates the relationship between servant leadership, healthy work relationships, psychological safety, and socially responsible leadership within public universities in Uganda. Drawing on a sample of 241 staff, a moderated mediation analysis was conducted to find out the indirect effect of servant leadership on healthy work relationships through psychological safety, moderated by socially responsible leadership. The results indicate a significant positive association between servant leadership and healthy work relationships. Furthermore, psychological safety was found to mediate this relationship, suggesting workers who believe there is more servant leadership experience greater psychological safety, leading to healthier work relationships. Additionally, socially responsible leadership was found to moderate the way servant leadership indirectly affects healthy work relationships via psychological safety. These findings underscore the prominence of fostering servant leadership qualities and promoting a supportive organizational climate characterized by psychological safety and ethical leadership practices. © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
I can’t express myself at work: encouraging socially responsible leadership and psychological safety in higher education setting
By Kyambade, Mahadih
In the context of Uganda’s public universities, this article examines the ideas of psychological safety and socially responsible leadership. This article also draws attention to the importance of creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere in academic settings, as well as the part that leaders play in encouraging moral behavior. It looks at how important these ideas are for fostering an environment that is supportive, welcoming, and empowering for employees. Our study highlights the significance of psychological safety and socially responsible leadership for the success and well-being of employees in Uganda’s public universities through a review of the literature and research. Thus, the goal of this research is to investigate the connection between socially responsible leadership and psychological safety. 214 respondents from Uganda’s public universities provided usable questionnaires using a cross-sectional and correlational design. Smart PLS-SEM and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) were used to examine the data. The findings show a positive and significant relationship between psychological safety and socially responsible leadership. This study offers insights into our current understanding of the relationship between psychological safety and socially responsible leadership. Creating a culture that fosters psychological safety contributes to innovation, collaboration, and the overall success staff and university. Simultaneously, socially responsible leadership promotes inclusivity, sustainable practices, and community engagement, leading to a positive effect on society. Our study also contributes to the understanding of social exchange theory by recognizing the importance of intangible exchanges, such as trust, respect, and support. © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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