Servant Leadership Style Research Articles

Analysis of improving innovative work behaviour of vocational high school teachers in terms of servant leadership with knowledge sharing as an intervening variable

The purpose of this research is to describe the innovative work behavior of vocational high school teachers in terms of servant leadership which is intervened by knowledge sharing. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The sampling technique was simple random sampling which came from vocational high school teachers from the provinces of East Java, Central Java, West Java, DKI Jakarta, Banten, Riau Islands, and South Sumatra with a total of 165 teachers. Data analysis techniques using descriptive analysis and path analysis. Results: The dimension of the teacher's innovative work behavior, namely with the intent of benefit to the organization has the highest score and the idea promotion dimension has the lowest score. Servant leadership has a positive and significant influence on knowledge sharing with a contribution of 42.3%. knowledge sharing has a positive and significant influence on innovative work behavior with a contribution of 58.4%. Knowledge sharing cannot be an intervening variable of servant leadership on innovative work behavior because the path analysis results show that servant leadership does not directly affect innovative work behavior through knowledge sharing. The implication is that city or district education offices must further enhance the idea promotion exploration of teachers through training or workshops and maintain that with the intent of benefit to the organization of teachers through servant leadership style and knowledge sharing of teachers and school principals.

The Influence of Servant Leader Leadership Style and Culture Value with the Intervening Variable of Work Motivation on the Performance of the Head of the Work Unit at PNM Magelang Branch

The purpose of the study is to analyze the effect of servant leader leadership style on motivation, culture value on motivation, servant leader leadership style on performance, culture value on performance, motivation on performance, servant leader leadership style to performance through motivation, culture value through to performance through motivation of the head of PNM Magelang Branch. Using quantitative research with population and samples, saturated sampling are PNM employees who serve as heads units at the Magelang Branch, 64 employees. Using SEM, Smart Pls version 4 servant leader have no significant effect on motivation. Culture value have a significant effect on motivation. Servant leadership have no significant effect on performance, Culture value have a significant effect on performance, Culture value have a significant effect on performance through motivation as intervening variable, Servant leader have no significant effect on performance through motivation as intervening variable. work unit PNM Magelang Branch

Servant-Leadership as a Model for Christian Community: A Subversive Rhetoric and Ideology in Luke 22:23–27

This article carefully examines the meaning of servant leadership as embedded in Luke 22:23–27. We believe that servant leadership as taught by the Lukan Jesus is an ideal leadership style suitable for anyone who aspires for any leadership position. To examine this topic, this article adopts subversive rhetoric to interpret the text in Luke 22:23–27 to understand the embedded ideology within the text. The application of subversive rhetoric and ideology in reading Luke 22:23–27 provides insights into the leadership problems faced in Christian community today. Using subversive rhetoric and ideology as a means of interpretation, this article emphasises that the Lukan text is an invitation to the Christian community to model their leadership style based on the premise of the Lukan Jesus since leadership is the centre of every good governance. The Lukan Jesus instructed his followers not to follow the empire’s leadership style of ruling over people without caring for their wellbeing. However, the article acknowledges that the disciples were instructed to subversively change the leadership style and implement the one that would be of benefit to the entire humanity—the servant leadership model. It concludes that the Luke text aims at introducing a servant leadership system that was against the Roman Empire for the new Lukan community and invites the present Christian community and world leaders to imbibe the ideology of servant leadership style as introduced by the Lukan Jesus and practised by Nelson Mandela.

Successful Leadership Styles from the Lense of Qualitative Perspective: A Conceptual Visit

This paper explores the relevancy of transformational and servant leadership styles in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The topic of leadership has been studied extensively throughout the years, with various leadership theories have been proposed. Previous studies have also highlighted on how leadership style is crucial in influencing the performance of an organization. Moreover, these two well-known leadership styles are believed to sit well with the concepts and strategies practiced among SMEs in this country. This study seeks to offer literature and practical insights into why these two styles of leadership are relevant and practical for the distinctive circumstances of Malaysian SMEs. Therefore, the researcher concluded with a rationale that applying the right and suitable leadership styles will influence the performance and success of Malaysian SMEs in the future.

Servant Leadership Style Successfull Women Leaders in Entrepreneur

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui implementasi gaya kepemimpinan servant leadership pada UMKM yang berada di Kecamatan Porong dan yang menjalankan konsentrat bisnis Food & Beverage. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian yang digunakan adalah 3 pengusaha wanita yang bergerak pada usaha food&beverage di Kecamatan Porong. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data model interaktif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah ketiga women leaders in entrepreneur pada UMKM yang berada di Kecamatan Porong dan yang menjalankan konsentrat bisnis Food & Beverage telah menjalankan konsep kepemimpinan servant leadership yang meliputi kasih yang murni, kerendahan hati, visi, rasa kepercayaan, dan pemberdayaan yang berhubungan positif terhadap kepercayaan, komitmen karyawan, dan perilaku organisasi.

Servant leadership style and socially responsible leadership in university context: moderation of promoting sense of community

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which promoting sense of community moderates the relationship between servant leadership style and socially responsible leadership (SRL) of public universities in Uganda.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted cross-sectional survey design to collect data at one point in time using self-administered questionnaires from 214 respondents to examine the relationship between servant leadership and socially responsible leadership with promoting sense of community as a moderator. The study used statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) PROCESS MACRO to establish clusters among the surveyed public universities and later a model was derived.FindingsThe study found a significant moderating effect of promoting sense of community on servant leadership and socially responsible leadership. Implying that investment in promoting sense of community creates awareness about the socially responsible leadership in public universities.Practical implicationsManagers of public universities need to pay keen interest in promoting sense of community to boost socially responsible leadership by building a strong servant leadership style through promoting sense of community for senior managers and leaders especially heads of departments, faculty deans and principals in public universities.Originality/valueThis study contributes to socially responsible leadership literature by advancing the idea that SRL is an important resource that enhances through instituting servant leadership and promoting sense of community in a complex environment. Ideally, servant leadership and promoting sense of community is one of the drivers of customer value, efficiency and effectiveness of public universities.

Leadership style and employee performance in China’s fast moving consumer goods industry

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of various leadership styles on employee performance in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in China. The unexpected global spread of the coronavirus pandemic and its complicated issues have created a substantial amount of uncertainty in consumer demand worldwide which has motivated this research and highlighted the crucial role that the FMCG industry's marketing relationship plays in determining enterprise profit. There is a growing concern among enterprise managers, academics and policymakers about employee performance and its overarching impact on the organization. The study is underpinned by social exchange theory and employs a cross-sectional design. An online survey was conducted with 384 employees from the FMCG industry to measure the impact of three independent variables: authentic leadership style, servant leadership style and ethical leadership style. The findings reveal that authentic, servant and ethical leadership all significantly affect employee performance in the Chinese FMCG industry. Among these, ethical leadership is found to have the extreme effect. The implications of this study are of practical relevance to FMCG companies. FMCG companies can potentially navigate through the uncertainty in global consumer demand more effectively by reconfiguring their leadership styles to enhance employee performance. The study provides insights that can be used by FMCG companies to increase employee performance which is directly linked to enterprise profit.

Peningkatan Kinerja Guru SMK Melalui Penguatan Literasi Digital Dan Kepemimpinan Melayani

Teacher performance indicators can be the basis for planning teacher performance assessment, which includes teacher planning in learning activity programs, learning procedures, and learning assessment. Digital literacy is very important in the current digital era, because it allows individuals, especially teachers, to adapt and communicate effectively in various situations. aspects of life and career. Apart from that, teachers can also apply a servant leadership style, namely a leadership model that places service as the main priority. This research aims to determine efforts to improve teacher performance by strengthening variables related to teacher performance, namely Digital Literacy and Service Leadership. The research results concluded: 1) there is a positive and significant relationship between Digital Literacy and Performance; 2) there is a positive and significant relationship between Servant Leadership and Performance; 3) there is a positive and significant relationship between Digital Literacy and Servant Leadership together with Teacher Performance. This shows that strengthening digital literacy and servant leadership can improve teacher performance.

Servant Leadership Style: A Key to Effective Good Governance and Sustainable Public Service Delivery in Africa

Servant Leadership Style: A Key to Effective Good Governance and Sustainable Public Service Delivery in Africa

Servant Leadership Style and Service Delivery in Lira District, Uganda

Servant Leadership Style and Service Delivery in Lira District, Uganda

Mediating Role of Coping Ability between Servant Leadership Style and Burnout among Nepalese Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

Mediating Role of Coping Ability between Servant Leadership Style and Burnout among Nepalese Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

Effective Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Engagement in Optimal MSMEs Performance

This study explores the synergistic relationship between effective leadership and social entrepreneurship engagement as key drivers for optimizing the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). As MSMEs play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and societal well-being, understanding the nuanced dynamics that contribute to their success is paramount. The research delves into the multifaceted dimensions of effective leadership, encompassing transformative, servant, and inclusive leadership styles. It investigates how these leadership approaches influence organizational culture, employee motivation, and innovation within MSMEs. Moreover, the study examines the impact of social entrepreneurship engagement on MSMEs, emphasizing the integration of social and environmental responsibility into business practices. By employing a mixed-methods research design, including surveys, interviews, and case studies, the study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between leadership effectiveness, social entrepreneurship, and MSMEs performance. Preliminary findings suggest that organizations led by leaders who embrace adaptive and socially conscious strategies demonstrate increased resilience, employee satisfaction, and community engagement. The research contributes to both academic and practical perspectives by offering actionable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance MSMEs' contributions to sustainable development. The findings highlight the importance of cultivating leadership skills that prioritize ethical decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and social impact.

Effective Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Engagement in Optimal MSMEs Performance

This study explores the synergistic relationship between effective leadership and social entrepreneurship engagement as key drivers for optimizing the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). As MSMEs play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and societal well-being, understanding the nuanced dynamics that contribute to their success is paramount. The research delves into the multifaceted dimensions of effective leadership, encompassing transformative, servant, and inclusive leadership styles. It investigates how these leadership approaches influence organizational culture, employee motivation, and innovation within MSMEs. Moreover, the study examines the impact of social entrepreneurship engagement on MSMEs, emphasizing the integration of social and environmental responsibility into business practices. By employing a mixed-methods research design, including surveys, interviews, and case studies, the study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between leadership effectiveness, social entrepreneurship, and MSMEs performance. Preliminary findings suggest that organizations led by leaders who embrace adaptive and socially conscious strategies demonstrate increased resilience, employee satisfaction, and community engagement. The research contributes to both academic and practical perspectives by offering actionable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance MSMEs' contributions to sustainable development. The findings highlight the importance of cultivating leadership skills that prioritize ethical decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and social impact.

Role of Servant Leadership Conglomerate Conflict Behaviour on Team Performance, Conflict Resolution Efficacy, and Turnover Intentionin Tanzania’s Higher Learning Institutions

This paper explores the intricate relationship between servant leadership, conflict management behaviour, and organizational outcomes in the context of Tanzania's higher learning institutions. Through a longitudinal study involving 800 respondents from four public universities, the research investigates the interplay between servant leadership and conflict management styles, specifically focusing on integrating and compromising behaviors. The study employed a comprehensive methodology, utilizing questionnaires distributed over two waves with a one-year time lag. The findings revealed a positive correlation between servant leadership and integrating conflict management styles, specifically avoiding and accommodating. However, the anticipated correlation between integrating and compromising conflict behaviours in servant leadership is not confirmed. The study further examined the prevalence of cooperative conflict management patterns among Tanzanian university leaders, highlighting a combination of problem-solving and compromising strategies. A significant aspect of the research involved cluster analysis, which revealed distinct conflict behaviour patterns in Tanzanian universities. The result showed a preference for compromising and low-integrating (co-operative) patterns, as well as high-integrating and low-compromising (competitive) patterns. Notably, these patterns were not mutually exclusive, indicating a nuanced approach to conflict management. In the second part of the study, the paper delved into the impact of servant leadership's cooperative behaviour on team performance, conflict resolution efficacy, and turnover intention. The results affirmed the positive relationship between integrating and compromising conflict management styles and team performance while forcing behaviour showed a negative correlation. Moreover, the study identified a negative relationship between accommodating and forcing conflict management styles and turnover intention. The paper concluded that servant leaders in Tanzanian universities adeptly combined different conflict management styles, mitigating the adverse effects of conflicts on team performance and turnover intention. Even though avoiding and accommodating conflict behaviours were used together, problem-solving and compromising strategies were used a lot. This showed that servant leadership was used in a more complex way in Tanzanian higher education. The study contributed valuable insights into the dynamics of servant leadership, conflict management, and organizational outcomes, emphasizing the need for a contextual understanding of leadership behaviours and their cultural implications.

Servant-Leadership and the Christian Non-Profit Senior Leader: A Study on How Servant-Leadership Influences Growth

This study aimed to identify the relationship between senior leaders of Christian non-profit organizations that exhibit servant-leadership and the organizational growth of Christian non-profit organizations. This study focused on the servant-leadership style within Christian non-profit organizations, and the servant-leadership qualities are measured using the Servant-Leadership Questionnaire (SLQ). This quantitative study examined the relationship between senior leaders' servant-leadership and Christian non-profit organizations' growth. The study provides data from Christian non-profit organizations on their organizational growth in the categories of numerical growth, mentorship, and service opportunities in the last three years.

PENGARUH SERVANT LEADERSHIP STYLE DAN KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL TERHADAP MOTIVASI KERJA PEGAWAI MELALUI KOMITMEN ORGANISASI.

The purpose of this study, among others, is to describe work motivation, organizational commitment, Servant Leadership Style and interpersonal communication of employees at the Pusda Office of Bojonegoro Regency. To analyze the influence between Servant Leadership Style and interpersonal communication on organizational commitment. To analyze the effect of Servant Leadership Style, interpersonal communication and organizational commitment on employee work motivation. To analyze the influence between Servant Leadership Style and interpersonal communication on employee work motivation through organizational commitment. This type of research is explanatory research and the approach in this research is quantitative. The population of this study were all employees of the Pusda Office of Bojonegoro Regency, amounting to 52 people. The right technique in this research is using total sampling or saturated sampling, so the sample used is 52 people. In this study, data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and PLS (Partial Least Square) software. The results showed Servant Leadership Style, interpersonal communication, organizational commitment and work motivation in the high category. There is no significant effect between Servant Leadership Style on organizational commitment. There is a significant influence between interpersonal communication on organizational commitment. There is no significant effect between Servant Leadership Style on work motivation. There is a significant influence between interpersonal communication on work motivation. There is a significant influence between organizational commitment to work motivation. There is no significant effect between Servant Leadership Style on work motivation through organizational commitment. There is a significant influence between interpersonal communication on work motivation through organizational commitment

A framework to define and quantify leadership styles within Navy engineering units

The purpose of this study was to develop a framework for the U.S. Navy's leadership styles by assessing self-perceived leadership styles in a sample of reserve Engineering Duty Officers (EDOs) and the Senior Enlisted Leaders (SELs) in these technical units. Transformational and transactional leadership styles were examined using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) Form (Avolio & Bass, 2004), while the servant leadership style was examined using the Servant Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SLSQ) (Sandling, 2021). The effect of rank and the triad leadership position had on leadership style was explored in this study. The survey was made available to all EDOs and SELs (n = 525). A total of 84 surveys were completed (a 16% return rate). Results showed that there was a statistically significant difference in servant leadership between SELs and junior officers. When broken down into the factors of servant leadership this difference was seen in the conceptual skills and putting followers first factors. No statistical differences were seen across leadership triad positions, or between any other ranks for any other leadership style. The findings are discussed for their implications for leadership development in the U.S. Navy.

Familiarity at Work: Awesome or Contempt? Assessing the Interplay among Familiarity, Leadership and Team Identification.

The purpose of this study was to examine competing hypotheses (positive vs. negative) on how organizational members' familiarity with multiple stakeholders differentially relates to members' social identity and perception of leadership styles grounded in relational and emotional factors. Specifically, we developed and tested a conceptual model wherein employees' familiarity with leaders, colleagues, and externals plays a differential role in predicting the extent to which they identify with their workgroup (i.e., group member prototypicality-GMP) and perceive transformational, authentic, leader-member exchange and servant leadership styles. Moreover, we examined the moderating effect of combat experience. We tested this nomological network using structural equation modeling and invariance analyses on a sample of 435 military personnel from the Italian Army (228 combat, 207 non-combat). Results indicated an invariant pattern of relationships among variables for combat and non-combat sub-samples. Specifically, familiarity with leaders positively predicted all leadership styles and GMP. Familiarity with colleagues positively predicted only GMP, whereas familiarity with externals did not predict GMP or leadership factors. Moreover, post hoc quadratic regressions showed a curvilinear inverted-U-shaped relationship between familiarity with colleagues and GMP. Militaries with low or high levels of familiarity with colleagues reported lower levels of GMP compared to militaries with moderate levels of familiarity with colleagues. Hence, at very high levels of familiarity with colleagues, GMP begins to decrease. Theoretical and practical implications of results are discussed in light of the increasing relevance of relational and emotional factors for military leadership, and the current pandemic and geopolitical turmoil.

Unlocking The Potential: Transforming Defense Through Human Capital Management

This qualitative research study explores the adaptation of Human Capital Management (HCM) principles to meet the unique needs and challenges of defense organizations. The background highlights the increasing importance of optimizing HCM in defense to ensure operational readiness and adaptability in a dynamic security environment. The aim of this research is to provide insights into customizing HCM strategies for defense settings, including hierarchical structures, specialized skill requirements, and the imperative of operational readiness. Qualitative research methods using secondary data analysis were employed to examine existing literature, reports, and case studies related to HCM in defense. Findings reveal that customization of HCM in defense involves aligning leadership styles with HCM principles, overcoming cultural resistance, addressing bureaucratic constraints, and leveraging technological innovations for recruitment, training, and performance evaluation. Transformational and servant leadership styles emerged as conducive to HCM success in defense. Additionally, the study identifies relevant metrics such as retention rates, training effectiveness, promotion from within, employee engagement, and performance metrics, along with evaluation methods like benchmarking and cost-benefit analysis, as suitable for measuring HCM impact. These metrics can inform ongoing improvements, ensuring that defense organizations continuously adapt to meet evolving security challenges. In conclusion, this research sheds light on the potential of HCM to transform defense organizations, offering a roadmap for customizing strategies and leveraging leadership, technology, and evaluation methods to enhance human capital and national security.

Effective Union Leadership: Evidence from the Harvard Trade Union Program

This study draws on three well-established streams of leadership research: transformational leadership, servant leadership, and five-factor personality theory and applies them to the labor union context. The study tested the relationship between these theories and both leader and union effectiveness. The sample consisted of 240 respondents who rated the leadership of 60 participants in the 2018 and 2019 Harvard Trade Union Program. Results indicated that the best predictors of both leader effectiveness and union effectiveness were the transformational and servant leadership styles. In contrast with other research, the five-factor personality variables (extraversion, conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness, and agreeableness) had no significant relationship with leadership effectiveness after controlling for the leadership style models. Only two of the five personality variables, extraversion and emotional stability, were related to union effectiveness after controlling for the effects of transformational and servant leadership. Discussion includes implication for labor educators.