| Author: | Sze, Lin Tang |
| Title: | The impact of authentic leadership on leader psychological well-being : an actor perspective |
| Advisors: | Lin, Katrina (MM) |
| Degree: | D.B.A. |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Department: | Faculty of Business |
| Pages: | iii, 100 pages : color illustrations |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | This study implements an “actor perspective” to study how authentic leadership may impact leaders’ own psychological well-being (PWB). Utilizing the theories of self-determination theory (SDT) and conservation of resources (COR), this study proposes a dual-path model wherein authentic leadership influences leaders’ own PWB and work engagement through two opposing mechanisms: a positive pathway mediated by heightened intrinsic work motivation and a negative pathway driven by increased ego depletion. Additionally, the moderating influence of senior management's bottom-line mindset (BLM) on these consequences is also examined. Survey data from 220 leaders and supervisors across Hong Kong and mainland China provide empirical support for most hypotheses. Results indicate that authentic leadership increases psychological well-being by nurturing intrinsic work motivation while also mitigating ego depletion. However, exploratory analyses reveal that for leaders with high conscientiousness, authentic leadership predicts greater ego depletion when they perceive a stronger bottom-line mentality from senior management. These findings contribute to a deeper theoretical comprehension of the nuanced impact of authentic leadership across different contexts. They also offer practical insights for companies seeking to nurture leadership authenticity while managing its unintended costs. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
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