Babacan Liderlik İle Çalışmaya Tutkunluk Arasındaki İlişkide Kolektif Şükranın Aracı Etkisi

Abstract

In this study, building on leader-member exchange theory, affective events theory, and well-being theory the effect of paternalistic leadership perception on psychological ownership and the mediator role of collective gratitude were investigated. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether paternalistic leadership affects psychological ownership directly or indirectly and determine the role of collective gratitude on this relationship. The sample of this study consists of 418 service sector employees by using convenient sampling method. Data, gathered by using survey technic, were investigated by using quantitative methods. Findings show that paternalistic leadership is a statistically significant and positive predictor of psychological ownership and collective gratitude. Additionally, collective gratitude is a statistically significant and positive predictor of psychological ownership. Finally, the partial mediating effect of collective gratitude on the relationship between paternalistic leadership and psychological ownership was found. In the conclusion, managerial and practical implications as well as further recommendations are provided.