Identifying and Ranking Authentic Leadership Components in Professors with a Humanistic Approach in Higher Education Organizations

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and rank the authentic leadership components in professors with humanistic approach in higher education organizations. Methodology: The research method used in this study a combination of applied and fundamental approaches. The research method was qualitative. The statistical population of the study consisted of professors who were selected using theoretical saturation principle and purposive sampling. In-depth interviews were conducted through reviewing the theoretical foundations. To evaluate the validity of the tool, the researcher used two types of descriptive and interpretive methods and test-retest reliability and in-subject agreement method were used to calculate the reliability of the interviews. Both validity and reliability were confirmed. The method of data analysis was theoretical coding based on the data theorization method. Finding: The results of the content analysis and foundation data method in the present study showed that the components of genuine leadership with a humanistic approach in higher education organizations include, respectively, management strategy components, intra-organizational trust, organizational culture, justice. Internal organization, organizational citizenship behavior, organizational support, empowerment, transparency in communication, self-awareness, balanced information processing, in the field of genuine leadership and empathy components, respect, reasoning, interpersonal relationships, authenticity, job passion, positive self-esteem, reinforcement Selfishness and self-efficacy were at the heart of humanism. Conclusion: Professors who adopt the humanistic and managerial approach, who believe in inter-organizational justice and good citizenship behavior, empathize with others, and achieve interpersonal relationships with others, and in interpersonal relationships with others. They are transparent, will be empowered internally and externally, will be supported by others, and ultimately attain authenticity and prosperity.