1- Ph.D. Student, Department of Public Administration, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran
2- Professor, Department of Public Administration, Institute for Management and Planning Studies, Tehran, Iran ,frahnavard@imps.ac.ir
3- 3. Professor, Department of Public Administration, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran ,Iran
2- Professor, Department of Public Administration, Institute for Management and Planning Studies, Tehran, Iran ,
3- 3. Professor, Department of Public Administration, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran ,Iran
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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to develop a structural model of behavioral engagement based on inspirational leadership.
Methodology: This study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in nature. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The statistical population of the study included 47 provincial units of executive agencies located in Alborz province, and simple random sampling was performed, and at least 470 of their employees participated in the survey. Cronbach's alpha test was used to measure reliability and the Lavshe criterion was used to measure validity. Structural equation testing in Smart PLS software was used to analyze the hypotheses.
Findings: The findings showed that all relationships between the constructs were significant and statistically confirmed. the relationship between inspirational leadership and behavioral engagement and public service motivation is one of the strongest relationships in the model. This effect is not only directly but also through mediating variables such as public service motivation and learnability perceived supportive culture and learnability also have a positive and significant effect on behavioral engagement. inspirational leadership, supportive culture, learnability, and public service motivation are the most important factors affecting employees' behavioral engagement, respectively.
Originality/ value: These findings indicate the importance of the role of leadership and organizational culture in promoting employee engagement behaviors.
Recommendations: Facilitate employee participation in decision-making processes, develop strategies to promote inspirational leadership style in the management of government organizations, develop professional culture and ethics among employees to increase commitment to the public interest.
Methodology: This study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in nature. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The statistical population of the study included 47 provincial units of executive agencies located in Alborz province, and simple random sampling was performed, and at least 470 of their employees participated in the survey. Cronbach's alpha test was used to measure reliability and the Lavshe criterion was used to measure validity. Structural equation testing in Smart PLS software was used to analyze the hypotheses.
Findings: The findings showed that all relationships between the constructs were significant and statistically confirmed. the relationship between inspirational leadership and behavioral engagement and public service motivation is one of the strongest relationships in the model. This effect is not only directly but also through mediating variables such as public service motivation and learnability perceived supportive culture and learnability also have a positive and significant effect on behavioral engagement. inspirational leadership, supportive culture, learnability, and public service motivation are the most important factors affecting employees' behavioral engagement, respectively.
Originality/ value: These findings indicate the importance of the role of leadership and organizational culture in promoting employee engagement behaviors.
Recommendations: Facilitate employee participation in decision-making processes, develop strategies to promote inspirational leadership style in the management of government organizations, develop professional culture and ethics among employees to increase commitment to the public interest.
Keywords: Inspirational leadership, behavioral engagement, government organizations, supportive culture, public service motivation
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Public Administration Approches
Received: Mar 10 2025 | Accepted: Apr 22 2025
Received: Mar 10 2025 | Accepted: Apr 22 2025
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