The Role of Transparent and Ethical Leadership as Core Organizational Values in Enhancing Employee Performance
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This study examines the influence of transparent and ethical leadership as core organizational values on employee productivity within Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Drawing on a quantitative research design, data were collected from 372 healthcare professionals across 12 Nigerian states and analyzed using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression. The results reveal a significant positive relationship between leadership transparency, integrity, and employee performance, with a high R-squared value indicating that leadership behaviors explain a substantial portion of the variation in workforce productivity. These findings corroborate prior research emphasizing the critical role of core values in shaping employee engagement and organizational outcomes. By contextualizing these leadership attributes within Nigeria’s resource-constrained primary healthcare environment, the study underscores the importance of ethical leadership in fostering resilience and improving service delivery efficiency. The paper recommends integrating transparency and integrity into leadership development programs and organizational policies to strengthen employee commitment and enhance healthcare outcomes. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on leadership and productivity by providing empirical evidence specific to the Nigerian healthcare sector.
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