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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2021.19.8.185

The Mediating Effects of Subordinates' Self-Directed Learning Ability on the Relationship between IT Company Manager's Authentic Leadership and Subordinates' Work Engagement  

Lee, Hyung Woo (Learning Consulting Group, Samsung Multicampus)
Kim, Man Soo (Department of Education, Inha University)
Kim, Jung Won (Department of Education, Inha University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.19, no.8, 2021 , pp. 185-193 More about this Journal
Abstract
In order to increase corporate competitiveness in the fourth industrial revolution environment, it is most important to secure and nurture talented people with digital capabilities. In particular, because the knowledge and skills required in the IT sector are newly created or added, enhancing expertise through upskilling and reskilling of IT company members is essential. Thus, this study proposed theoretical discussions and practical implications for strengthening the competitiveness of IT company in terms of human resource development by analyzing the mediating effects of subordinates' self-directed learning ability in the relationship between managers' authentic leadership and subordinates' work engagement. The results of this study were as follows: First, authentic leadership of IT company manager had positive effect on subordinates' work engagement. Second, self-directed learning ability of subordinates' had partial mediating effect on the relationship between IT company manager's authentic leadership and subordinates' work engagement.
Keywords
Authentic leadership; Self-directed learning ability; Work engagement; Mediating effects; IT company manager; Subordinates;
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