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Publication date: 25 December 2024

Kwasi Dartey-Baah, Latifa Issahaku and Bridget Akwetey-Siaw

The purpose of this study is to investigate the interrelations between authentic leadership style and employee engagement and the mediating influence of employee work environment…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the interrelations between authentic leadership style and employee engagement and the mediating influence of employee work environment in the local government service in Ghana.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a quantitative research design, this study conducted a cross-sectional survey using a stratified and simple random sampling technique, gathering data from 245 respondents from local government service employees in Ghana.

Findings

This study’s findings supported the positive and significant role of authentic leadership style in fostering employee engagement and shaping the work environment. In addition, the research established that the employee work environment played a partial mediating role in the relationship between authentic leadership and employee engagement.

Practical implications

The implications of this study underscore the importance of authentic leadership within government units, offering a compelling argument against the prevalent bureaucratic form of leadership commonly observed in such settings. As a result, it is recommended that concerted efforts be directed toward cultivating a positive work environment conducive to fostering employee engagement. This entails a deliberate focus on the leadership styles exhibited within the various settings. Moreover, there is a crucial need for the training and encouragement of supervisors to embody authentic leadership practices.

Originality/value

By promoting authentic leadership practices, this research advocates for a shift toward leadership approaches that prioritize transparency, integrity and employee empowerment, ultimately fostering a more conducive work environment and enhancing employee engagement within the local government service in Ghana.

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Industrial and Commercial Training, vol. 57 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0019-7858

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Publication date: 2 September 2014

Christopher Alexandra, James Stanley and Gale Dobson

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International Journal of Law and Management, vol. 56 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1754-243X

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Publication date: 5 September 2016

John Kuada

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African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, vol. 7 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2040-0705

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Publication date: 6 February 2017

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Personnel Review, vol. 46 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0048-3486

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