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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2014.12.10.109

Linking ethical leadership to followers' behaviors-Moderating role of psychological ownership in the effect of ethical leadership on followers' behaviors  

Kim, Hye Kyoung (Occupational Education Studies, Oklahoma State University)
Lee, Ung Hee (Management Support team, Korea Industrial Complex Corp.)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.12, no.10, 2014 , pp. 109-119 More about this Journal
Abstract
The two main purposes of this study were to investigate the influence of ethical leadership on employees' behaviors in terms of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and in role behavior and to explore the mediating role of psychological ownership in the relationship between ethical leadership and employees' behaviors (OCB and in role behavior). To achieve these two research purpose of this study, this study employed two research methods: literature review and empirical testing of the developed hypotheses. The results showed that there was a positive and statistically significant relationship between ethical leadership and employees' behaviors (OCB and in role behavior), and psychological ownership played as a moderator in the relationship between ethical leadership and employees' behaviors. Based on the findings, this study discussed practical implications and suggested future research directions.
Keywords
Ethical leadership; Psychological ownership; In role behavior; Organizational citizenship behavior;
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