IMPACT OF FEMALE SERVANT LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN BEIJING’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
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https://doi.org/10.14456/apsr.2024.19Keywords:
Corporate Language, Relationship-Oriented Cultural Difference Acceptance, Communication Performance, Electronic Industry EmployeesAbstract
The objectives of this study were to investigate study the impact of female servant leadership on employee engagement. The study was quantitative using questionnaire to collect data from 406 employees working in public universities in universities in Beijing city, China using convenience sampling. The study employed descriptive including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation while using multiple regressions to analyze data, test variables, and test hypothesis. The results revealed that the employees’ working experience levels with female leaders suggests varying perspectives on leadership dynamics. To understand the longitudinal aspect of leadership influence. The varied lengths of experience with female leaders suggest a broad range of perspectives that enrich discussions on leadership dynamics and its impact over time. Regarding the skills that are seen as most effective in driving engagement, the results revealed that female leaders are perceived positively for their empathy, persuasive communication, active listening, adaptability, and innovative thinking. The results also revealed significant positive perception of female leaders’ competencies directly relates to their effectiveness in enhancing employee engagement. Finally, the results revealed that female leaders’ ability to understand and respect cultural differences within the team is noted, emphasizing the importance of cultural nuances in leadership effectiveness in public higher education institutions in Beijing city, China.
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