Validation the Components of the Conceptual Model of Engaging Leadership for Knowledge-based Companies

Subject Areas : human resource management

Zakieh Beiki ¹ (PhD Student, Public Administration, Isfahan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan, Iran)
Sayed Mohsen Allameh ² (Associate Professor, Department of Management, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran)
akbar etebarian ³ (Assistant Islamic Azad University, Department of Management, Isfahan.)
Saeed Sharifi ⁴ (استادیار گروه مدیریت و برنامه ریزی امور فرهنگی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، واحد اصفهان(خوراسگان)، اصفهان، ایران)

Received: 2024-05-15 Accepted : 2024-05-25 Published : 2024-08-05

Keywords: leadership, engaging leadership, knowledge-based companies,

Abstract :

Background and purpose: Engaging leadership is a leadership style that inspires and empowers followers. The purpose of the current research is to validate the components of the engaging leadership model in knowledge-based companies. Research method: This research was conducted in a mixed method and was based on in-depth interviews with 17 experts in the field of the subject at the country level until theoretical saturation. The validity of the research data was confirmed by going back to the participants and external auditors. Data analysis was done based on the Strauss and Corbin model in the Atlas TIA 8 software. In the quantitative part, confirmatory factor analysis was used. Findings: A conceptual model of engaging leadership in knowledge-based companies was designed, including the factors of causal factors, central phenomenon, interveners, platforms, strategies and consequences. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the data were correctly measured. Conclusion: In order to improve the engaging leadership style in knowledge-based organizations, it is very important for managers to pay attention to causal factors, intervening factors, and platforms, because these three categories promote the central phenomenon that is engaging leadership.

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