Outcomes of ethical leadership among salespeople

James B. DeConinck

Journal of Business Research, 2015, vol. 68, issue 5, 1086-1093

Abstract: The study of ethical leadership has gained importance in recent years given the number of business scandals involving corporate leaders. This study, using a sample of 331 salespeople, expands upon prior research by examining how ethical leadership influences several important job outcomes (perceived organizational fit, organizational identification, and organizational citizenship behavior) that have seldom been included in previous studies. The results indicate that ethical leadership directly influences salespersons' perception of the degree to which their values fit with the organization's values, their willingness to engage in extra-role behavior, organizational identification, and turnover intentions. The results show that ethical leaders positively influence employees' job attitudes and behaviors.

Keywords: Ethical leadership; Perceived fit; Organizational identification; Organizational citizenship behavior; Turnover intentions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2014.10.011

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