The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation of leadership, self-efficacy, and organizational effectiveness. Especially, this study examined self-efficacy as a mediator on the relationships between the leadership and organizational effect...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation of leadership, self-efficacy, and organizational effectiveness. Especially, this study examined self-efficacy as a mediator on the relationships between the leadership and organizational effectiveness.
In order to attain the objectives of this study, a model was established and hypothesis was verified on the basis of preceding studies.
In a model proposed for this study, transformational leadership, superleadership, and servant leadership were used as antecedents to self-efficacy while organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior were used as consequences for it.
To achieve above mentioned purpose, data were collected by using a set of questionnaires. So the total of 600 questionnaires were distributed to the company in Seoul and Kyunggi Province. Only 472 ones used for this research. Collected data were analysed using SPSS 10.0 and LISREL 8.30.
To test the hypotheses, structural equation modeling(SEM) was employed. The model showed adequate fit to the data All hypotheses(19) were proved as expected. Particularly, the results of this study showed the importance of self-efficacy as a mediator.
The results of structural model exhibit that transformational leadership, superleadership, and servant leadership were positively related to self-efficacy. And it was also found that self-efficacy was positively related to organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behaviors. Especially, it showed self-efficacy as a mediator on the relationships between the leadership and organizational effectiveness.
It is thought that following matters should be addressed in amy future study.
It is required to verify and analyze main factor affecting self-efficacy through an in-depth review of preceding studies. And it will be necessary to conduct a more specific study on the relation between leadership and self-concept as a self-esteem and organizational cynicism. It is though that when the said analysis is done in the future study, it will enable us to have a full understanding of leadership and useful suggestions in management.