Exploitative leadership effect on employee well-being in the Egyptian dairy industry

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to shed light on how exploitative leadership impacts employee well-being. Studying the effect of exploitative leadership on employee well-being helps researchers and organizations understand the harmful consequences of poor leadership practices on staff members' mental and physical health. The research focuses on the Egyptian dairy industry, which is a substantial contributor to the country's economy. A sample of 353 employees are randomly chosen in Dina Farms and Juhayna owing to their dominance in Egypt's dairy business. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is used to investigate the impact of variables on each other. Based on the statistical analysis, exploitative leadership, and employee well-being have a negative significant relationship. Therefore, it is recommended that managers should follow a few approaches to eliminate this type of behavior such as developing clear policies and procedures, encouraging better communications with continuous feedback, and creating a supportive work environment that values the well-being of its employees.