The relationship between leadership dimensions, cultural beliefs and salutogenic functioning.

Abstract

The aim of this research was to investigate the relationships between employee perceptions of leadership dimensions, cultural beliefs and salutogenic functioning within a multi-cultural workforce. Inter-correlations and factor analysis of the data (N=300) identified three separate constructs, namely leadership (comprising perceptions of organisational climate, supervisory support and team work), cultural beliefs and salutogenic functioning (comprising of sense of coherence, self-efficacy, locus of control and hardiness). Many significant correlations existed between the dimensions of the three constructs. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that a model of good fit existed, confirming a structural relationship between leadership dimensions, cultural beliefs and salutogenic functioning. The nature of these relationships are discussed and recommendations are formulated towards improved individual, management, leadership and organisational development.