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Title:	AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP AND JOB SATISFACTION: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND COMPASSION AT WORK
Authors:	Chhetri, Binayak
Issue Date:	Oct-2023
Publisher:	Kathmandu University School of Management
School:	KUSOM
Level:	M.Phil.
Program:	M.Phil. in Management
Keywords:	Authentic leadership Compassion at work Psychological safety Job satisfaction
Abstract:	The study examines the mediating effect of Psychological Safety and moderation effect of compassion at Work on the relation between Authentic Leadership and Job Satisfaction in the context of Nepali higher education. The study employed a cross￾sectional design and surveyed 744 faculty members from diverse colleges affiliated to seven Nepalese universities, using a purposive sampling approach. The result of the study indicates that psychological safety partially mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and job satisfaction among faculties of seven Nepali universities. The study's findings provide valuable insights into these variables. The research highlights the universal applicability of authentic leadership practices, which are grounded in self-awareness, transparency, and moral values. However, the study emphasizes the need for cultural adaptation to effectively resonate within Nepal's unique cultural landscape. The research tried to underscores the pivotal role of compassion at work, particularly in a collectivist society like Nepal, where empathy and collective well-being are highly valued. But the insignificance of data capsized the effort. Furthermore, the study identifies psychological safety as a mediator between authentic leadership and job satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of creating work environments where employees feel secure in expressing themselves and contributing their fullest potential. These findings highlight the significance of psychological safety as a mediating factor in leadership dynamics. This research offers valuable insights not only for leadership development programs and organizational strategies within Nepalese higher education but also for the broader global discourse on leadership in culturally diverse settings. It showcases iii the interconnected nature of these variables and their influence on faculty members' job satisfaction in Nepalese universities. This study, despite its valuable insights, is not exempt from limitations. The lack of significance in certain data points impeded the thorough examination of the role of compassion in the workplace, potentially constraining the extent of the analysis. Furthermore, the study's cross-sectional design may fail to encompass the dynamic nature of these relationships as they evolve over time. Further exploration in this field could investigate into the lack of importance of specific data and ascertain the potential factors behind the observed outcomes. To gain a more comprehensive comprehension of the interplay between Authentic Leadership, Psychological Safety, Compassion at Work, and Job Satisfaction in the context of higher education in Nepal, longitudinal studies could be conducted. Moreover, there is a need for research on effective strategies for adapting leadership practices to the cultural context of Nepal.
Description:	A Research dissertation submitted to Kathmandu University School of Management in the partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Management
URI:	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14301/601
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