Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Urmia University

2 Razi University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to the effect of inclusive leadership on the learning from errors of the employees of the General Offices of Sports and Youth in West of Iran with mediating role of psychological safety and moderating role of power distance. This research is descriptive research was a correlation based on structural equations. Statistical population was all of the employees of the General Offices of Sports and Youth in West of Iran. Statistical samples were 203 people that were selected by purposive sampling. For measure the variables, the Carmeli’s et al (2013) inclusive leadership, Rybowiak’s et al (1999) learning from errors, Carmeli’s et al (2010) psychological safety and Dorfman and Howell (1998) power distance questionnaires were used. That validity and reliability were confirmed. For data analysis, structural equations model were used by SMART PLS3 software. The research findings showed that inclusive leadership, both directly and indirectly through and psychological safety affect the learning from errors of employees. Also moderates the power distance of the relationship between inclusive leadership with psychological safety and learning from errors. Therefore, it is suggested to General Offices of Sports and Youth managers that in order to improve their employees learning from errors, using their appropriate leadership style, they will develop the fields of psychological safety. Also consider the individual differences of employees in power distance.

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