Responsible leadership influence on readiness towards change in a South African state-owned enterprise

Jeremy Mitonga-Monga; Dakalo Precious Monyai

doi:10.20525/ijrbs.v14i3.3846

Authors

Jeremy Mitonga-Monga University of Johannesburg https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4287-7498
Dakalo Precious Monyai University of Johannesburg https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5246-2025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v14i3.3846

Keywords:

Responsible leadership, Readiness towards change, Social exchange theory, South African state-owned enterprise

Abstract

This study investigated responsible leadership influence on readiness for change in a South African state-owned enterprise. A quantitative research approach was used to conduct a cross-sectional study with a stratified random sample of employees in a South African state-owned enterprise. Participants completed the Responsible Leadership Scale (RLS) and the Readiness for Change Scale (RTCS). Standardised multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the influence of responsible leadership on readiness for change. The results showed that responsible leadership relates positively and significantly to readiness for change. Furthermore, responsible leadership influences willingness to change. This study emphasises the important role of responsible leadership in readiness for change. In addition, understanding the influence of responsible leadership on readiness for change can provide insight into the inner motives that drive teachers in difficult situations. The study can serve as a basis to increase staff readiness for change.

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