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The Influence of Religious Faith Beliefs on Servant Leadership in the Context of High Power Distance

In: The Palgrave Handbook of Servant Leadership

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  • Caren Brenda Scheepers

    (University of Pretoria)

  • Anastacia Mamabolo

    (University of Pretoria)

Abstract

Existing research has reviewed the relationship between faith and leadership styles. However, there is scant evidence on the interplay between faith and servant leadership, especially in contexts of high power distance. Our study explores how religious beliefs influence the emergence of servant leadership in sub-Saharan Africa. This context is characterized by a high level of faith and high power distance between leaders and their followers. Using the empirical evidence from interviews conducted with various senior-level managers in selected four African countries, we found that in such contexts, faith-oriented managers possess a servant leadership style that reduces the power distance between them and their employees. Our study provides implications to theory, practice, and future research.

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  • Caren Brenda Scheepers & Anastacia Mamabolo, 2023. "The Influence of Religious Faith Beliefs on Servant Leadership in the Context of High Power Distance," Springer Books, in: Gary E. Roberts (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of Servant Leadership, chapter 35, pages 845-865, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-01323-2_50
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-01323-2_50
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