Analyzing Effect of Leaders’ Sense of Humor on Feelings of Followers through the Mediating Role of Bureaucratic Culture (Case Study: Employees of Lorestan University)

Document Type : Original Article

10.22034/jhrs.2019.101911

Abstract

Background and Objective: Considered appealing behavior for communication among other constructive types of behavior, leaders’ sense of humor affects employees’ feelings and behavior. This study aims to analyze the effect of leaders’ sense of humor on feelings of followers through the bureaucratic culture.
Methodology: This is an applied-descriptive survey, in which the statistical population included the employees working at Lorestan University. The stratified random sampling method was employed to select 145 individuals as the statistical sample. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire, the reliability of which was confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability tests. The questionnaire validity was confirmed through convergent validity and content validity tests by considering the opinions of experts who were acquainted with the research topic. Data analysis was performed in SPSS22 and AMOS22.
Findings: Leaders’ sense of humor has positive, significant effects on feelings of followers and the bureaucratic culture. Moreover, the bureaucratic culture facilitates the relationship between leaders’ sense of humor and feelings of followers.
Conclusion: Leaders’ sense of humor promotes laughter and other positive feelings in an organization. It can improve the communications and relationships between the members of an organization; therefore, growing this attitude can often result in constructive outcomes for managers and employees.

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Journal of Human Resource Management
Volume 9, Issue 3 - Serial Number 33
September 2019
Pages 27-50

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  • Receive Date: 25 October 2018
  • Revise Date: 30 November 2018
  • Accept Date: 25 December 2018

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