Responsible Leadership Research Articles

Rethinking growth and survival of hospitality industry in Jordan: the role of responsible and resilient leadership styles in managing crisis

Rethinking growth and survival of hospitality industry in Jordan: the role of responsible and resilient leadership styles in managing crisis

Guest editorial: Navigating global challenges: Asian perspectives of globally responsible business leadership

Guest editorial: Navigating global challenges: Asian perspectives of globally responsible business leadership

Analyzing Transformational, Instructional, and Distributed Leadership Paradigms in Educational Improvement

This paper examines three prominent leadership paradigms in education: Transformational, Instructional, and Distributed leadership. Transforming leadership emphasizes motivation of the educators and students to go a notch higher through provision of a vision. Leadership that focuses more on instructions aims at improving the quality of teaching and learning as well as curriculum to improve students performance. However, distributed leadership means that the leadership roles and responsibilities are spread across many school members and it supports an inclusive school community. This paper looks at the features of this type of approach and the use of such an approach in school improvement and students performance. Conclusively, the systematic review of leadership approaches shows that each of them has the capacity to create positive change in educational institutions and it is in this light that their combined effort is highlighted. Based on the findings of the paper, it is proposed that the application of these leadership styles is possible in order to develop a dynamic organic centre for education in order to build on ideas and growth.

Essential competencies for healthcare chaplains: insights from hiring managers and implications for chaplaincy education

This first-of-its-kind study explored the essential competencies healthcare chaplaincy hiring managers (HCHMs) sought for entry-level healthcare chaplains (HCCs). We conducted qualitative interviews with 16 HCHMs and using reflexive thematic analysis (RTA), developed nine key themes: interpersonal skills, teamwork, knowledge of family and group dynamics, understanding of the healthcare system, professionalism, proficiency in spiritual assessment, effective communication, commitment to lifelong learning, and knowledge of various religious and spiritual beliefs, extending beyond one’s own faith tradition. These themes reflected HCCs roles as healthcare professionals who contribute to patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and spiritual leadership responsibilities. The study underscored the need for chaplaincy education to integrate healthcare-specific coursework, interprofessional training, cultural and religious humility, and deeper knowledge of diverse belief systems. Developing and incorporating curriculum standards based on these themes could enhance the readiness of HCCs to deliver comprehensive care and meet the dynamic demands of diverse patient populations within today’s healthcare landscape.

Educate and Skill Africa

The African Union continues to be seized with the task to build the Africa we want as outlined in the African Agenda 2063. This agenda should lead to a stronger, more peaceful and more prosperous Africa. It should lead to strong and effective institutions. It should produce more responsible leadership and accountable governments across the continent. It is expected that the road to 2063 must see inclusive economic growth and development marked by the participation of small and medium size enterprises and informal entrepreneurs that Africa has in abundance.

Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Pemimpin Negara Akibat Kejahatan HAM Berat dan Yurisdiksi International Criminal Court

The aim of this research is to understand the concept of handling carried out by the International Criminal Court, especially through the establishment of a Hybrid Court for serious human rights crimes committed by state leaders and also to understand the concept of accountability for state leaders who have immunity related to serious human rights crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. This research uses a normative juridical method where in the process it examines research from literature study materials and legal provisions, in this case the Rome Statute. Criminal liability of state leaders is a form of international legal instrument used to enforce accountability for international crimes committed by state leaders. International crime is something that has been happening for a long time. Various international crimes committed by state leaders have been in the spotlight of history because of the atrocities committed by the leaders of a state. This research will examine the responsibility of state leaders for serious human rights crimes committed by Liberian President Charles Taylor based on the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court through the establishment of a hybrid court.

Competencies developed by students while working in nutrition junior enterprises

Introduction: Reflections arise on how junior companies have been structuring themselves alongside the teaching dynamics in Brazilian universities and their effective contributions to the professional training and development of skills of their members. Thus, this study aimed to identify competencies perceived by students in nutrition junior enterprises in Brazil and compare them according to their profile (time of participation, number of positions and weekly workload). Methods: Cross-sectional study, carried out with a representative sample of students working in nutrition junior enterprises. Self-reported variables were collected on sociodemographic, occupational, technical-scientific performance data, aptitude for entering the job market, intention of professional activity and perception of the skills developed. Pearson's Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test was used to determine differences in the perception of acquired skills between the performance profiles. Results: Participation in junior enterprises influenced the development of various entrepreneurial skills that change according to the student's performance profile in junior enterprises. The greater dedication of time and activities in junior companies provided recognition of significant skills such as leadership (p<0.001), problem-solving ability (p<0.01), and social responsibility (p=0.05). On the other hand, only a quarter of students took courses on entrepreneurship and only two in ten were willing to become an entrepreneur after academic training. Conclusion: This study presents which entrepreneurial skills are most developed through participation in a junior enterprise. This research can contribute to promoting scientific data on entrepreneurship education, which is still scarce in developing countries. Furthermore, it can encourage the participation of students in junior enterprises and promote support for this activity among professors and universities.

Future-Proofing Leadership: Cultivating Adaptability and Alignment in Times of Change

Abstract: This article examines how organizational leaders can develop agility to enable successful navigation of disruptive change and uncertainty. It first reviews research on organizational agility and identifies key traits of sensing, deciding, and acting that agile companies exhibit. Next, it outlines the responsibilities of senior leaders to serve as catalysts for adaptability through establishing a shared vision and strategy, building alignment, developing agile talent, reinforcing an adaptive culture, removing obstacles, empowering distributed leadership, and embracing uncertainty. The article then provides specific strategies leaders can implement to fulfill these imperatives, such as co-creating visions, rewarding risk-taking, decentralizing decision-making, and establishing a "learning from failures" mindset. Overall, the article argues that cultivating an agile culture focused on continuous learning, empowerment, and strategic adaptation will allow organizations to thrive amid disruptive uncertainty in coming decades.

Process evaluation of the initial implementation of the Moments that Matter parenting program in Kenya.

The Moments that Matter® parenting program aims to promote nurturing care and healthy early childhood development (ECD) through monthly home visits and monthly community group meetings that are delivered by ECD promoters and coordinated with faith leaders in rural Western Kenya. We designed a process evaluation in August 2023 during the first quarter of program implementation. We conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with caregivers, ECD promoters, faith leaders, and program staff to capture their program experiences, assess program quality, and explore the implementation barriers and facilitators during this early stage of program roll-out. Although ECD promoters delivered the program with fidelity, the roles and responsibilities of faith leaders were relatively weaker and inconsistent. Key facilitators of quality implementation included visual aids of key messages and supportive supervision. Barriers included a lack of clarity about faith leaders' roles and relatively long group session duration. We highlight several key recommendations for improving fidelity, quality, and eventual program effects with respect to enhancingnurturing care and early child development. Overall, our study showcases how a process evaluation conducted during the early phase of program implementation can reveal practical insights that can be used to inform program adaptations and quality improvement.

Level and Influencing Factors of Clinical Nurses' Caring Behaviour in Southern China.

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of caring behaviour among clinical nurses in Southern China and explore its influencing factors. The study was carried out in the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, South China University of Technology, Guangdong, China, from December 2022 to February 2023. A total of 537 nurses participated, and the mean scores for caring behaviour, responsibility perception, and inclusive leadership were examined. The mean score for caring behaviour among clinical nurses was 125.25 ± 18.31. The mean responsibility perception score was 21.38 ± 3.36, while the mean inclusive leadership score was 38.04 ± 6.56. Notably, the inclusive leadership questionnaire and responsibility perception showed significant positive correlations with caring behaviour (p <0.01). Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that inclusive leadership and responsibility perception exerted significant influences on nurses' caring behaviour (p <0.01). These findings underscore the importance of creating an inclusive leadership environment that enhances nurses' sense of responsibility perception in order to promote and improve nursing caring behaviour. Key Words: Caring behaviour, Inclusive leadership, Responsibility perception, Influence factor, Clinic nurses.

21st Century Skills Through STEAM Education: Analysis of School Leaders’ Perspectives

STEAM is an educational approach that strive for developing students’ STEAM skills to meet the demands of the global workforce. This research examined the role of STEAM education in developing 21st century skills, and the factors influencing the integration of STEAM education in the Pakistani education system. It was a descriptive research. A sample of 100 school leaders, 52 male and 48 female, using a simple random method was selected. Researchers made questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale was used for data collection after confirming its validity and reliability. The instrument's reliability (α =.87) was calculated. The collected data were analyzed it using SPSS (version 26). This study revealed that the majority of the school leaders agreed about developing 21st century skills through STEAM education such as technology and information literacies, problem solving, critical thinking, leadership, social and civic literacy and responsibility. Most of the leaders also agreed regarding the factors influencing the integration of STEAM education in the Pakistani education system, such as lack of resources and infrastructure, ineffective teacher training, traditional teaching methods, cultural barriers, lack of awareness, lack of budget, traditional testing system, limited collaboration with industry, language barriers, and lack of clear guidance in policy and curriculum. Both Male and female leaders were agreed equally regarding 21st century skills and factors influencing integration of STEAM education. This study recommends that Ministry of Education should minimize the aforementioned factors in order to ensure the effective integration of STEAM education in Pakistani education system and in order to develop 21st century skills among students.

Re-Imagining 24/7 Accountability: Balancing Leadership Responsibility with Personal Well-Being

Re-Imagining 24/7 Accountability: Balancing Leadership Responsibility with Personal Well-Being

School Heads' Experiences on the Conduct of Classroom Observation

This phenomenological study examines the experiences of school heads in the Panabo South District during classroom observations, an essential aspect of their instructional leadership. Using frameworks like the Results Performance and Management System and National Competency-Based Teacher Standards, the study explores how these school heads promote quality teaching, supervise learning, and coordinate curriculum implementation. Through Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions, the study explores how these school heads use classroom observations to improve teaching quality, promote professional development, and ensure effective curriculum implementation. Data were gathered through in-depth major Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions, then analyzed thematically to discover and interpret significant themes and patterns in the participants' experiences. The data show that classroom observations have a significant impact on improving teaching practices and student outcomes while also promoting teacher development. Despite problems such as balancing responsibility and supportive leadership, the study emphasizes the importance of observations in aligning teaching methods with curriculum objectives. Practical ideas are made to improve observation techniques and strengthen instructional leadership.

Responsible leadership and employee ethical voice: mediating role of ethical efficacy and moderating role of moral identity

Responsible leadership and employee ethical voice: mediating role of ethical efficacy and moderating role of moral identity

A Preliminary Analysis of the Basic Principle and Research Value of Mud Volcano Formation

The global plastic usage and production issue during the COVID-19 Pandemic requires strategic, solid controls. In this passage, under the COVID-19 background, we summarize the factors that cause increasing production and usage of plastic, highlight the effects of producing and using a large amount of plastic, and propose some ways to deaden the environmental problems caused by the mass production of plastic products under the epidemic. Several factors are pushing the production and usage of plastics, including changes in people's behavior, demand for protective equipment, and laws and regulations. These factors drive the production of plastic substances, bringing with them a series of serious environmental, economic, and human health problems. Thus, we propose three ways, including the government leadership, social participation, and individual responsibility, to de-escalate the detriment caused by the plastic matter.

Responsible leadership and sustainable outcomes: a multi-study perspective of individual ambidexterity and knowledge sharing culture

ABSTRACT Based on social information processing, this study investigates the indirect effects of individual ambidexterity on the relationship between responsible leadership and sustainable outcomes (sustainable economic performance, sustainable social performance, and sustainable financial performance). Additionally, we investigate the moderating influence of knowledge-sharing culture on the link between responsible leadership and individual ambidexterity. Furthermore, we also investigated knowledge-sharing culture to moderate the mediation link. Data collected from employees in service sector organisations across two distinct studies (Study 1, n = 241; Study 2, n = 251), were analyzed using Smart PLS 4.0. Our findings substantiate that individual ambidexterity serves as a mediator in the relationship between responsible leadership and outcomes (sustainable economic performance, sustainable social performance, and sustainable financial performance). Further, the study demonstrates that knowledge-sharing culture amplifies the positive association between responsible leadership and individual ambidexterity. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that knowledge-sharing culture amplifies the mediation relationship as well. This study contributes to the existing knowledge on responsible leadership in the hospitality sector by proposing individual ambidexterity as a mechanism through which responsible leadership influences sustainable economic performance, sustainable social performance, and sustainable financial performance.

(In)effective communication about social responsibility? Examining large european businesses in the Czech Republic

Purpose – Businesses are expected to be socially responsible by engaging in Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and even the Creation of shared values (CSV). The aim of this contribution is to critically explore whether large European businesses operating in Czechia, recognized as social responsibility leaders, effectively communicate CSR as opposed to their competitors. Research methodology – A case study with three stages was conducted. First, 35 large European businesses were identified, which repeatedly ranked among the TOP 25 Czech companies with the highest social responsibility BpS synthetic index, and their 15 competitors. Second, an Internet search and content analysis of Websites of these 50 companies was performed to categorize and assess how they report about their socially responsible behaviors. Third, leading Czech disinformation websites were examined for evidence of tacit cooperation with the disinformation scene in the form of support via advertising. Findings – The study revealed that large European businesses, recognized as social responsibility leaders, communicate extensively about their social responsibility. However, the effectiveness of such communications is controversial. In addition, a significant part of these businesses were found to be tacitly associated with disinformation platforms, which are completely at odds with with basic social responsibility concepts. Research limitations – The qualitative nature of the case study does not allow direct generalizations. Practical implications – The visualization of the juxtaposed results via comparative and complementary tables leads to pioneering propositions about the interest and lack of maturity regarding social responsibility, very diverse degrees of effectiveness of the communications, and even several alleged leaders failing in their efforts. Originality/Value – It is the first study to compare CSR communications by alleged white sheep and black sheep, while having consistency tested by association with disinformation websites. The generated propositions call for further longitudinal and multi-jurisdiction studies to verify and enhance the awareness about efficient, effective, mature and consistent social responsibility in the EU.

Expertise and specialization in organizations: a social network analysis

ABSTRACT Organizations rely on their employees’ expertise (i.e. very high domain-specific competence relative to peers) and specialization (i.e. moderate to high competence in tasks for which no direct peers are responsible) to foster innovation and knowledge-sharing processes. While previous research demonstrated the pivotal role of experts and specialists, there remains scant knowledge on their skill profiles and embeddedness in organizational networks. Employing social network analysis (N = 344), we explore the relationships between the reception of advice requests – quantified by in-degree centralities – and self-assessed skills, expertise, and specialization. The results suggest a halo effect, as proficiency in one skill bundle is related to advice requests in other skill bundles. Furthermore, we use an exponential random graph model (ERGM) to provide evidence of similarities in skills, tenure, and leadership responsibility between advice-giver and advice-seeker. Finally, we use optimal matching analyses to compare skill profiles of individuals in our sample with theoretically derived ideal types of skill profiles for experts and specialists. The study underscores the need to further investigate expertise and specialization, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between diverse knowledge carriers and skill profiles within career development, talent management, and knowledge management.

Implement practical strategies to establish a reputation as a responsible leader

Implement practical strategies to establish a reputation as a responsible leader

Conceptualising Responsible Leadership in South Africa: An Interactive Qualitative Analysis

Conceptualising Responsible Leadership in South Africa: An Interactive Qualitative Analysis