EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN RELATION WITH EMPLOYEE WELLBEING
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https://doi.org/10.61841/gbc8jb12Keywords:
organizational culture, leadership, psychological wellbeing, IT/ITES,, flourishingAbstract
The present study examines the potential for empowering leadership and organizational culture to favourably influence employee wellbeing. Total of 138 professional employees working in the banking and IT/ITES sectors in Delhi/NCR were explored. Correlation and multiple regression analysis were applied to check the relationship and effect of the variables. Results show that empowering leadership and organizational culture have a significant and positive impact on employee wellbeing. This research will help managers and policymakers to create a more supportive workplace for employees.
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