Reflection of Toxic Authority: Mediating Role of Perceived Victimization in the Relationship between Dark Leadership and Inner Resignation

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This study aims to determine the relationship between dark leadership, perceived victimization, and inner resignation from the perspective of employees of public institutions. For this purpose, data were collected from 385 public institution employees using the survey technique. The findings showed that dark leadership has a positive relationship with inner resignation and perceived victimization. In addition, a positive relationship was also found between inner resignation and perceived victimization. The remarkable finding of the study is that perceived victimization plays a mediating role in the relationship between dark leadership and inner resignation. The study provides evidence of the existence of dark leadership in public institutions and emphasizes the need for positive leadership in organizations. Thus, the results offer important implications for managers and researchers.