7 research outputs found
The influence of authentic leadership behaviors on trust and work outcomes of health care staff
Examining the Relationships between Span of Control and Manager Job and Unit Performance Outcomes
Examining the relationships between span of control and manager job and unit performance outcomes
Nurse absenteeism, stress and workplace injury: what are the contributing factors and what can/should be done about it?
Authentic Leadership and Nurses\u27 Voice Behaviour and Perceptions of Care Quality
Aimâ The purpose of the present study was to test a theoretical model linking authentic leadership with staff nursesâ trust in their manager, work engagement, voice behaviour and perceived unit care quality.
Backgroundâ Authentic leadership is a guide for effective leadership needed to build trust and healthier work environments because there is special attention given to honesty, integrity and high ethical standards in the development of leaderâfollower relationships.
Methodsâ A non-experimental, predictive survey design was used to test the hypothesized model in a random sample of 280 (48% response rate) registered nurses working in acute care hospitals in Ontario.
Resultsâ The final model fitted the data acceptably (Ï2 = 17.24, d.f. = 11, P = 0.10, IFI = 0.99, CFI = 0.99, RMSEA = 0.045). Authentic leadership significantly and positively influenced staff nursesâ trust in their manager and work engagement which in turn predicted voice behaviour and perceived unit care quality.
Conclusionsâ These findings suggest that authentic leadership and trust in the manager play a role in fostering trust, work engagement, voice behaviour and perceived quality of care.
Implications for nursing managementâ Nursing leaders can improve care quality and workplace conditions by paying attention to facilitating genuine and positive relationships with their staff