Abstract
The research on authentic leadership has recently become a priority in leadership literature as policy-makers and practitioners seek evidence from research in addressing leadership malfeasance across organisations and the broader society. Hence, a growing body of evidence suggests the authentic leadership construct is plagued with a lack of conceptual clarity, embodying philosophical ambiguity and demographic limitations. Consequently, the study provides crucial descriptions of authentic leadership within a developing economy context
The study's findings show that in defining authentic leadership, three perspectives were evident from the authentic leaders and followers. Authentic leaders and a singular outlook by followers perceive authentic leadership from dual perspectives. The first perspective provided by the authentic leaders focused on their leadership and how the burden of the role influenced their approach. The second perspective linked authentic leadership to areas that improve organisational outcomes. An unconscious awareness of the necessities that support organisational performance underpins the descriptions by the respondents. Remarkably, followers provide the last perspective that emphasised the relational aspects of the authentic leader and how it influences them in their daily lives. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the study's contributions and limitations before charting the path for future research.
The study's findings show that in defining authentic leadership, three perspectives were evident from the authentic leaders and followers. Authentic leaders and a singular outlook by followers perceive authentic leadership from dual perspectives. The first perspective provided by the authentic leaders focused on their leadership and how the burden of the role influenced their approach. The second perspective linked authentic leadership to areas that improve organisational outcomes. An unconscious awareness of the necessities that support organisational performance underpins the descriptions by the respondents. Remarkably, followers provide the last perspective that emphasised the relational aspects of the authentic leader and how it influences them in their daily lives. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the study's contributions and limitations before charting the path for future research.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The African Context of Business and Society |
Editors | Kingsley Obi Omeihe, Christian Harrison |
Place of Publication | UK |
Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited |
Chapter | 3 |
Pages | 31-54 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781801178525 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781801178532 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Oct 2022 |
Publication series
Name | New Frontiers in African Business and Society |
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Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited |