Abstract
The paper aims to explore the intervening role of wisdom leadership in the link between leadership styles and employees’ team performance, in the context of travel agents. Drawing on the leadership theory and the strategic leadership model, we develop an integrative model exploring the relationships between four distinct leadership styles and their influence on employees’ satisfaction and team performance, through the mediating role of wise leadership. Using data collected from 505 travel agents operating in Egypt, we show that not all leadership styles have a positive influence on employees’ satisfaction. We also show that a positive influence takes place through the development of wisdom leadership. Our findings hold important implications for both the research community and travel agents.
DOI
10.1016/j.tourman.2017.06.008
Publication Date
2017-12-01
Publication Title
Tourism Management
Volume
63
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Embargo Period
2024-11-19
First Page
66
Last Page
76
Recommended Citation
Haddoud, M., & Ahmed, E. (2017) 'The role of wisdom leadership in increasing job performance: Evidence from the Egyptian tourism sector.', Tourism Management, 63, pp. 66-76. Elsevier BV: Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2017.06.008
Comments
Elbaz, A. M., & Haddoud, M. Y. (2017). The role of wisdom leadership in increasing job performance: Evidence from the Egyptian tourism sector. Tourism Management, 63, 66-76.