The relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement. Moderated mediation roles of psychological ownership and belief in just world
F. Nurtjahjani, R. W. Batilmurik, Ayudha Puspita, Jappy P. Fanggidae
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Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to investigate the mediating and moderating effects of psychological ownership and belief in just world in the relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement.
Design/methodology/approach
The data were collected from 183 lecturers who teach in an Indonesian university. The questionnaires covered transformational leadership, psychological ownership, belief in just world and work engagement. The collected data were examined with structural equation model analysis.
Findings
The results demonstrated a significant moderated mediation index, which indicated that the relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement is mediated by psychological ownership and is moderated by belief in just world.
Practical implications
To achieve higher work engagement, organizations should increase employees’ feelings of ownership and boost just world belief.
Originality/value
The present study offers new insight on how personality trait plays a moderating role in the relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement.
期刊介绍:
Organization Management Journal is a blind peer-reviewed online publication sponsored by the Eastern Academy of Management. OMJ is designed as a forum for broad philosophical, social, and practical thought about management and organizing. We are interested in papers that address the interface between theoretical insight and practical application and enhance the teaching of management. OMJ publishes scholarly empirical and theoretical papers, review articles, essays and resources for management educators. Appropriate domains include: -Organizational behavior- Business strategy and policy- Organizational theory- Human resource management- Management education, particularly experiential education