The impact of inclusive leadership: Unraveling the dynamics of employee performance in the Pakistani education sector through the lenses of collectivism and psychological safety

Abstract

The survival and success of organisations are becoming more and more dependent on leadership in the complex and rapidly changing business environment of today. Despite the fact that the pertinent literature emphasis the significance of leadership in team performance,earlier studies that primarily focused on trasnformational leadership produced mixed results. This study adds to the existing body of knowledge by shedding light on the unique interplay between inclusive leadership, cultural values such as collectivism, and psychological safety. The study offers helpful advice for educational leaders and policymakers in Pakistan and other similar cultural contexts in terms of its practical implications. It emphasis the value of promoting inclusive leadership styles that not only improve worker performance but also foster a sense of community and psychological safety among employees. These insights can help educational institutions improve the environment of their workplaces by enhancing their leadership development programmes. This study fills this gap by incorporating conversation of resource theory, that demonstrated inclusive leadership practices foster a resource-rich environment within the organisation.As a cultural value, collectivism emphasis the significance of cooperation and group cohesion. Employees under supervision of inclusive leaders’ are more likely to hold onto newly acquired resources and use them wisely for better performance when they feel psychologically safe.Organization culture- collectivism moderated the relationship between inclusive leadership and indirect relationship between inclusive leadership and employee performance via psychological safety , according to the findings of hierarchical regression analysis from questionnaire-based field study of academic sector in Pakistan. Result of analyses support the hypothesis based on past literature and support practitioners to develop strategies to build progress in this sector.The study offers helpful advice for educational leaders and policymakers in Pakistan and other similar cultural contexts in terms of its practical implications. It emphasis the value of promoting inclusive leadership styles that not only improve worker performance but also foster a sense of community and psychological safety among employees. These insights can help educational institutions improve the environment of their workplaces by enhancing their leadership development programmes.Additionally, this study has implications for national and international policy. The incorporation of inclusive leadership principles into educational frameworks and policies is a possibility for policymakers. For future, current study provides a foundation for academics to investigate the different aspects of inclusive leadership in various organisational and cultural settings.

Additional research could concentrate on comparative analyses across various Pakistani industries. Furthermore, examining the long-term effects of inclusive leadership on worker performance and organisational outcomes would provide valuable insight into the long-term effects of these leadership techniques.Future research should focus on inclusive leadership at various educational levels, such as primary, secondary, and higher education, to better understand how leadership strategies differ at these levels and how they affect employee performance.Future research may conduct in-depth analysis and comparative studies with other countries in the region to examine cultural nuances.