Job Attitudes as a Mediator of the Relationship between Leadership Styles and Organizational Success: An Empirical Investigation on Sadat University in Egypt

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this investigation is to determine the mediating significant role of Job Attitudes (JA) in the relationship between Leadership Styles (LS) and Organizational Success (OS) at Sadat University in Egypt. Research Design/Methodology: To assess JS, refer to (JS questionnaire, Judge et al., 2001; Best & Thurston, 2004, OC (OC questionnaire Allan & Meyer, 1990; Meyer, et. al., 1993), LS (LS questionnaire Bass & Avolio, 1990; Popper & Lipshitz, 2000; Jung & Avolio, 2000; Sarros & Santora, 2001; Avolio & Bass, 2002; Stone, et al., 2004; Vera & Crossan, 2004) and OS (OS questionnaire Simon et al., 2011). The data of the study was collected from the employees at Sadat University in Egypt. Out of the 692 questionnaires that were distributed to employees at Sadat University in Egypt, 420 usable questionnaires were returned, a response rate of 61%. Multiple Regression Analysis was used to confirm the research hypotheses. Findings: The findings of the study indicated that there is a significant correlation between LS, JS, OC and OS. In addition to that, JS and OC have the advantage of increasing OS. Practical implications: The main subject of the study were all categories of employees at Sadat University in Egypt. Self-reported measures were used to measure JS, OC, LS and OS. Considering the importance of employees’ OC and their effects on effectiveness of Sadat University, policy makers should take necessary measures for the optimal provision of intrinsic and extrinsic job rewards to make their core workforce highly satisfied and committed. Originality/value: The relevant literature shows that job attitudes, LS and OS are under-researched in the public sector in Egypt. So, the current investigation has contributed to improve the understanding of this significant issue. Besides, the study findings are discussed in perspective of practical implications. This research dealt with job attitudes in terms of its concept and dimensions, in addition to dealing with the role of LS in promoting OS at Sadat University in Egypt.