Tag Archives: Work engagement

New GIBS research article: The influence of female agentic and communal leadership on work engagement: vigour, dedication and absorption. by Robyn Dunlop & Caren Scheepers

The purpose of this study is investigating the influence of leadership on work engagement.The definition of leadership is primarily couched in culturally masculine terms and known as anagentic leadership style that disfavours women, who are often perceived as being communal leaderswho are compassionate and humble. The research gap addressed is whether communal and agenticleadership styles […]
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One of our best 2016 MBA theses on authentic leadership and work engagement

Investigating the mediating effect of perceived organisational support on the relationship between authentic leadership and work engagement By: Vermeulen, Theresa, 2017 Source: https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/59796 ABSTRACT: Using positive psychology and the theory of organisational support and reciprocity, we examined whether perceived organisational support (POS) mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and engagement. Authentic leadership and engagement have […]
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