Transformational leadership and organizational commitment in Korean police station: Test of second-order MLQ-6 S and OCQ

In comparison with research on the private sector, organizational commitment within the police has been rarely examined. Moreover, the leadership styles of police officials are not equal in all police studies across the world. Using data collected in 2009 from 236 Korean police officers, the purpose...

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Authors: Baek, Hyunin (Author) ; Vito, Gennaro F. (Author) ; Byers, Edward H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: International journal of police science & management
Year: 2018, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 155-170
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Keywords:
MLQ-6 S
OCQ
Organizational Commitment
laissez-faire leadership
Policing
team manager
Transactional leadership
Transformational Leadership
Korea
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Summary:In comparison with research on the private sector, organizational commitment within the police has been rarely examined. Moreover, the leadership styles of police officials are not equal in all police studies across the world. Using data collected in 2009 from 236 Korean police officers, the purpose of this study is twofold: (a) to determine if the scale (multifactor leadership questionnaire, form 6-S [MLQ-6 S]) is applicable to police agencies internationally; and (b) to examine if leadership influences organizational commitment in law enforcement agencies. Results indicate that transformational leadership is positively linked to organizational commitment in Korean police agencies. However, the applicability of MLQ-6 S is controversial. Future research is required to examine comprehensively whether MLQ-6 S is a valid instrument for various types of organizations across the world.
ISSN:1478-1603
DOI:10.1177/1461355718774582