Purpose

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of ethical leadership (EL) on individual ambidexterity (IA). Equity sensitivity (ES) was proposed as an underlying mechanism between EL and ambidexterity. Openness to experience (OTE) was hypothesized to strengthen the effect of EL on IA.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected, using a cross-sectional survey design, from employees working in Software Houses in Pakistan using multistage sampling. A usable sample of 255 was subjected to analysis in a two-step structural equation modelling.

Findings

The empirical findings revealed that EL has a positive effect on IA. ES partially mediated between EL and IA. OTE strengthens the impact of EL on IA.

Practical implications

This study carries some implications for practitioners, and in particular it provides a clear direction to the management who exhibits EL characteristics. Ethical leaders encourage their followers to explore new things, to behave more innovatively at work and to take the risk in implementing and introducing new ideas.

Social implications

This study highlights that EL should establish a positive work environment in which employees have a comfortable feeling when applying their explorative and exploitative activities to their work.

Originality/value

This study investigates critical linkages between EL and IA. Given the importance of IA, results provide novel guidance regarding EL style and the significance of equity in workplace. Recruitment decisions will also be guided by choosing those who have an open personality orientation in the workplace.

中文翻译：

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道德领导力与个人双元性：公平敏感性的中介作用和经验开放性的调节作用

目的

本研究的目的是确定道德领导力 (EL) 对个人双元性 (IA) 的影响。公平敏感性（ES）被提议作为 EL 和双元性之间的潜在机制。假设开放经验（OTE）可以增强 EL 对 IA 的影响。

设计/方法论/途径

采用横断面调查设计，通过多阶段抽样从巴基斯坦软件公司的员工那里收集数据。对 255 份可用样品进行两步结构方程建模分析。

发现

实证结果表明，EL 对 IA 有积极影响。ES 部分介导 EL 和 IA 之间。OTE 增强了 EL 对 IA 的影响。

实际影响

这项研究对从业者有一定的启示，特别是它为表现出EL特征的管理层提供了明确的方向。有道德的领导者鼓励他们的追随者探索新事物，在工作中表现得更具创新性，并在实施和引入新想法时承担风险。

社会影响

这项研究强调，EL 应该建立一个积极的工作环境，让员工在将探索性和剥削性活动应用到工作中时有一种舒适的感觉。

原创性/价值

本研究调查了 EL 和 IA 之间的重要联系。鉴于 IA 的重要性，研究结果为 EL 风格和工作场所公平的重要性提供了新颖的指导。招聘决策也将通过选择那些在工作场所具有开放性格取向的人来指导。