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The human side of leadership: Inspirational leadership effects on follower characteristics and happiness at work (HAW)
Andrés Salas-vallinaCristina SimoneRafael Fernández-guerrerosubject
MarketingInspirational leadership; Follower characteristics; Happiness at workHappiness at workeducation0502 economics and business05 social sciences050211 marketingPsychologySocial psychology050203 business & managementConfirmatory factor analysisdescription
Abstract Leadership has received significant attention over the past years. Now is the time to refine how leaders impact on followers and their attitudes. This study examines how inspirational leaders influence follower characteristics (FC), and in turn, their happiness at work. In this study, the mediating effect of follower characteristics in the relationship between inspirational leadership and happiness at work was specifically examined. Data was gathered from 389 frontline banking employees working in Italian and Spanish banks. A confirmatory factor analysis revealed a positive partial mediating role of follower characteristics in the relationship between inspirational leadership and happiness at work. Results showed that inspirational leadership exerts a more positive influence on followers' happiness at work when follower characteristics are more positive. Our discussion highlights the importance of understanding the role of the follower characteristics that are involved in the effectiveness of inspirational leadership.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-01 | Journal of Business Research |