Transformational leadership, job engagement, and championing behavior: assessing the mediating role of role clarity
ISSN: 0955-534X
Article publication date: 25 July 2023
Issue publication date: 27 October 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to examine how role clarity mediates the effect of transformational leadership on job engagement and championing behavior in support of the conservation of resources theory.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors used a cross-sectional approach to collect data from managerial/nonmanagerial employees within the Pakistani hospitality industry via online and offline questionnaires. A total of 170 responses were used in the data analysis using partial least squares structural equation modeling to test the hypothesized relationships.
Findings
Findings show that transformational leadership directly predicts improved role clarity and job engagement. Moreover, role clarity leads to job engagement and championing behavior. Role clarity exhibits a partial mediation effect on job engagement and full mediation on championing behavior.
Originality/value
To bridge the gap in leadership literature, this research assesses the underlying effect of role clarity on the relationship between transformational leadership and its positive outcomes. It provides theoretical and managerial implications regarding the role of transformational leadership characteristics and outcomes.
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Acknowledgements
Compliance with ethical standards:
There are no conflicts of interest (financial or nonfinancial).
This study did not receive any funding.
Citation
Majid, F., Raziq, M.M., Memon, M.A., Tariq, A. and Rice, J.L. (2023), "Transformational leadership, job engagement, and championing behavior: assessing the mediating role of role clarity", European Business Review, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 941-963. https://doi.org/10.1108/EBR-01-2023-0028
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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