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The mediating role of harmony in effective leadership in China: from a Confucianism perspective

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  • Wai Kwan Lau
  • Lam D. Nguyen
  • Loan N. T. Pham
  • Daniel A. Cernas-Ortiz

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From a Confucianism perspective, this study examined the mediating role of harmony on the relationship between transformational leadership and leadership effectiveness. A new measurement scale for harmony was developed and tested. Data were collected from 312 full-time employees of nine different organizations in China through an on-site survey. The study used a pilot test, factor analysis, reliability, and validity test, analysis of bivariate correlations, and bootstrapping test. The results showed a significant relationship between transformational leadership and leadership effectiveness, with harmony partially mediating this relationship. The measurement scale for harmony was statistically validated as well.

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  • Wai Kwan Lau & Lam D. Nguyen & Loan N. T. Pham & Daniel A. Cernas-Ortiz, 2023. "The mediating role of harmony in effective leadership in China: from a Confucianism perspective," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(3), pages 546-569, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apbizr:v:29:y:2023:i:3:p:546-569
    DOI: 10.1080/13602381.2021.1948216
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