Authentic leadership traits, high-performance human resource practices and job performance in Pakistan
International Journal of Public Leadership
ISSN: 2056-4929
Article publication date: 24 July 2020
Issue publication date: 31 July 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This empirical study aims to explore the linkage among authentic leadership traits and job performance via the mediating role of high-performance human resource practices (HPHRPs) in a developing country context. Social exchange theory and trait theory are widely employed in many disciplines but seldom applied to job performance among Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) employees.
Design/methodology/approach
The sample of the study is PTCL's employees. A cross-sectional design was employed and data was collected from 377 employees via questionnaire. This is an exploratory study; therefore, partial least square–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to answer the research questions.
Findings
The findings of this study revealed that relational transparency, directly and indirectly, influenced job performance with the partial mediating role of selective staffing and extensive training. Furthermore, balance processing, directly and indirectly, influenced job performance with the partial mediating role of incentive reward, while self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, employment security and result-oriented appraisal were insignificant influences on job performance.
Practical implications
The results of the study delineated practical applications for both the researchers and policymakers. The results of this study would also augment the body of knowledge on human resource practices in both developed and developing countries.
Originality/value
This study found and reported authentic leadership traits and HPHR as the main sources of job performance in PTCL. This study empirically examined the influence of authentic leadership traits on job performance with the mediating role of a bundle of HPHRPs in a developing context.
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Citation
Zeb, A., Rehman, F.u., Imran, M., Ali, M. and Almansoori, R.G. (2020), "Authentic leadership traits, high-performance human resource practices and job performance in Pakistan", International Journal of Public Leadership, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 299-317. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPL-02-2020-0011
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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