This study explores the effects of servant leadership on the subordinates' trust in leader. Regression analysis showed that valuing the opinions of the subordinates in decision-making, and sacrificing without giving priority to the leader's self-inter...
This study explores the effects of servant leadership on the subordinates' trust in leader. Regression analysis showed that valuing the opinions of the subordinates in decision-making, and sacrificing without giving priority to the leader's self-interest influenced the subordinates' trust in their leader. Furthermore, cooperating rather than competition, abiding by the principles in performing the work, the leader's not seeking recognition or compensation, and giving the subordinates the necessary authority to perform their work put impacts on the subordinates' trust in the leader, as well. Based on these results, we propose to managers of human resources department the selection and training of tailored talents to meet the environmental characteristics of each organization, while avoiding programs for hiring and training personnel equipped with the uniform qualities of servant leadership. As researches on servant leadership have made considerable progress so far, further studies of customized servant leadership that fits the context (industry, occupation, position, etc.) need to be continued in the future.