Transformational Leadership as a Buffer Against Abusive Supervision's Influence on Deviant Workplace Behavior in Pakistan
Keywords:
Deviant Workplace Behavior, Abusive Supervision, Transformational Leadership, LeaderAbstract
This research delved into the influence of AS (AS) on deviant workplace behavior (DWB) within Pakistani public sector organizations, while also examining the moderating impact of transformational leadership (TL) between AS and DWB. The research data collected from 270 employees through a questionnaire survey. The findings unveiled a significant and direct positive association between AS and DWB, confirming the hypothesized relationship and current research find support for the idea that TL acts as a moderator between AS and DWB. This study also introduces novel perspectives by sparking discussions about the potential role of TL in managing DWB within the public sector.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10499647
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