Effect of Feminine Leadership on Job Crafting Behaviour: The Mediating Roles of Employee Voice and Job Autonomy

Abstract

This research study delves into the nexus between feminine leadership, job crafting behaviour, employee voice and job crafting in the hotel industry in Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana. The primary purpose of the research is to assess the impact of feminine leadership on job crafting behaviours, evaluate the mediating role of employee voice, and examine how job autonomy influences this relationship. The study adopts the transformational leadership theory, self-determination theory (SDT), and the characteristics model. The study took a quantitative and explanatory research approach. Additionally, self-administered closed-ended questionnaires served as the primary data collection instrument for the study. Of the 385 respondents, 343 questionnaires were answered, representing 89.91% response rate. The study’s data was analysed with the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 28 and SmartPLS version 4. The findings highlight the significant effect of feminine leadership on job crafting behaviours among hotel industry employees. Additionally, the study reveals a partial mediation effect of employee voice in the relationship between feminine leadership and job crafting. Finally, the effect of job autonomy on job crafting was insignificant hence could not mediate the relationship between feminine leadership and job crafting In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights into the relationship dynamics between feminine leadership, job crafting behaviour, and employee voice within the unique context of the Sunyani hotel industry. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of these relationships and their implications. Based on the findings, recommendations are made to hotel industry leaders and management for fostering positive employee behaviours and enhancing leadership practices.