How Spiritual Leader Fuels Internal Whistle blowing and Knowledge Sharing Behavior: The Bridging Role of Employee Empathy

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the dynamic function of spiritual leadership in volatile business environments. The research investigates the systematic expression of employee empathy, which subsequently leads to knowledge sharing behavior and internal whistle-blowing. The study details the mechanism by which spiritual leadership influences organizational behavior by invoking employee empathy. The current study utilizes a deductive approach employing a survey method to test the data. The proposed framework was examined using Structural equation modelling on the statistical evidence collected from 258 employees of selected national pharmaceutical companies. A purposive Sampling Strategy was adopted for data collection. The findings demonstrate that spiritual leadership cultivates employees' empathy, facilitating knowledge-sharing behavior and internal whistle-blowing. The paper elucidates the mechanism by which spiritual leadership manifests in positive employee behavior. The present study provides a distinctive perspective on the catalytic role of spiritual leadership in fostering positive cognitions and behaviors in the organization. It utilizes social cognitive theory offering enrichment to the literature. The present study is ground-breaking as it suggests spiritual leadership as a strategic intervention to address the prevalent industry issues facilitating the attainment of coveted employee behaviors in national pharmaceutical companies.

Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, Employee Empathy, Internal Whistleblowing, Knowledge Sharing Behavior