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Authentic Leadership, Hope, Work Engagement and Creativity

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  • Sarfraz, M.

    (Hohai University, China)

  • Qun, W.

    (Hohai University, China)

  • Abdullah, M.I.

    (COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan)

  • Tahir, S.

    (COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan)

Abstract

In the environment of constant change where both public and private organizations are battling to survive, the value of creativity is being appreciated by all. This study highlights the importance of authentic leadership and creativity in the Pakistani police sector. There is a need for authentic leaders and creativity to encounter crimes due to the increase in extremist activities and street crimes. The purpose of the current study is to examine the impact of authentic leadership on creativity under the mediating role of hope and work engagement inside the police department of Pakistan. The study is descriptive and quantitative. Data has been collected from Police officers by applying random sampling technique. Finding revealed that authentic leadership leads towards employee creativity. Moreover, results also revealed that hope and work engagement partially mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and creativity.

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  • Sarfraz, M. & Qun, W. & Abdullah, M.I. & Tahir, S., 2019. "Authentic Leadership, Hope, Work Engagement and Creativity," Journal of Applied Management and Investments, Department of Business Administration and Corporate Security, International Humanitarian University, vol. 8(1), pages 19-31, February.
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    Keywords

    authentic leadership; creativity; police; Pakistan;
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • H83 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - Public Administration
    • H56 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - National Security and War

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