Doctoral thesis of Philosophy: The role of authentic leadership and ethical leadership in an organisational setting – predictors for ethical climate, organisational citizenship behaviour, affective organisational commitment and in-role performance

The purpose of this study was to investigate the direct and indirect effects of leadership behaviours on organisational outcomes within the context of organisations from the private industry sector in Australia. Specifically, this study was interested in examining the influence of authentic leadership and ethical leadership on perceived ethical climate, subordinates’ organisational citizenship behaviours, affective organisational commitment, and in-role performance.