Authentic leadership and follower trust in the leader: The effect of precariousness

3Citations
Citations of this article
75Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

Orientation: In a business context characterised by precariousness and uncertainty, the importance of trusting leader-follower relationships is becoming critical to navigate imminent challenges preventing organisational sustainability and progress. The potential negative impact of related challenges could be reduced by encouraging leaders to adopt an authentic leadership style, culminating in various positive employee and organisational outcomes. Research purpose: This study investigated the impact of authentic leadership (AL) on follower trust in the leader (TL), while considering the possible indirect influence of perceived precariousness in the form of job insecurity. Motivation for the study: Establishing a high level of trust among the followers and their leaders employed by a manufacturing organisation under operational and financial pressure might contribute to a more effective functioning of the entity. Research approach/design and method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was applied. The Authentic Leadership Inventory, Workplace Trust Survey, and Job Insecurity Scale were administered. Main findings: Authentic leadership was a significant predictor of TL. Job insecurity did not moderate the relationship between AL and TL. Practical/managerial implications: Promoting an AL style will benefit manufacturing organisations as it will elevate the trustful relationship between leaders and followers, despite precarious working conditions. Contribution/value-add: The study emphasises AL’s critical role in cultivating a trustful relationship between followers and their leaders. The non-significant influence of job insecurity on a trustful relationship in a precarious work context was also highlighted.

References Powered by Scopus

Social exchange theory: An Interdisciplinary review

6215Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Authentic leadership development: Getting to the root of positive forms of leadership

2307Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Partial, conditional, and moderated moderated mediation: Quantification, inference, and interpretation

1953Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Cited by Powered by Scopus

Authentic Leadership, Employee Work Engagement, Trust in the Leader, and Workplace Well-Being: A Moderated Mediation Model

21Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Authentic leadership and flourishing: Do trust in the organization and organizational support matter during times of uncertainty?

8Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Factors influencing followers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of their leaders’ apologies

1Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Kleynhans, D. J., Heyns, M. M., & Stander, M. W. (2021). Authentic leadership and follower trust in the leader: The effect of precariousness. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology, 47. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajip.v47i0.1904

Readers' Seniority

Tooltip

PhD / Post grad / Masters / Doc 9

60%

Lecturer / Post doc 4

27%

Professor / Associate Prof. 1

7%

Researcher 1

7%

Readers' Discipline

Tooltip

Business, Management and Accounting 8

62%

Nursing and Health Professions 2

15%

Arts and Humanities 2

15%

Chemical Engineering 1

8%

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free