Abstract:

In context of globalization and the intense competition it brings with it, businesses that want to maintain their assets have to keep up with information and communication technologies. Employees play an key role in overcoming this obligation. Leadership is also other important roles in achieving the goals and objectives of businesses. The correct management of these roles continues to be vital for businesses. Conscientious leaders are people who empower their employees, have a high social sensitivity, have a superior duty ethic, have a high conscious awareness, have humility, are responsible to the creator and internalize ethical values. These values, it may be possible to gain and maintain competitive advantage by making magic touches to the structure and functioning of businesses. In context, the aim of study is to determine the impact of conscientious leadership on job and business performance. For aim, 313 blue and white collar employees of 3 different enterprises in the Organized Industrial Zone of Kütahya were reached on a voluntary basis. Result of the results obtained, a positive impact of conscientious leadership on employee job performance (β=0.269; p<0.05) was determined. In addition, the positive impact of conscientious leadership on business performance (β=0.278; p<0.05) was determined. Conscientious leadership positively affects both the job performance of employees and business performance.

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