Investigating The Role Of Responsible Leadership Over Organizational Citizenship Behavior In Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

Considering the importance of responsible leadership practices in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in fostering academic integrity, excellence, and sustainability, this study examines the role of responsible leadership in HEIs in developing an organizational ethical culture based on transparency and accountability within these [1]institutions. Specifically, the current research investigates the role of responsible leadership over organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) of the employees. Moreover, it investigates the mediation of organizational ethical culture between responsible leadership and OCB. The data was collected from HEIs' employees of Pakistan and was analysed in PLS-SEM software.  The results revealed that responsible leadership plays a crucial role in encouraging employees to engage in OCB via developing an ethical culture based on trust, fairness, and collaboration. The study has important implications for HEIs in terms of educational and societal goals, contributing to the broader global community.