Influence of Charismatic Leadership on Employee Engagement in South Korea

Abstract

Purpose: To aim of the study was to examine the effect of leadership on organizational learning and knowledge management in India.

Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: The study revealed that charismatic leaders significantly enhance employee motivation and commitment by inspiring a shared vision and fostering a strong organizational culture. Employees under charismatic leadership exhibit higher levels of enthusiasm, dedication, and alignment with organizational goals, leading to increased productivity and job satisfaction. This leadership style promotes open communication and trust, empowering employees to take initiative and contribute more effectively to the organization.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Transformational leadership theory, charismatic leadership theory & self-determination theory may be used to anchor future studies on Influence of Charismatic Leadership on Employee Engagement in South Korea. Organizations should invest in training programs that develop charismatic leadership skills among their managers. Training should focus on enhancing communication, vision articulation, and motivational techniques to foster a supportive and engaging work environment. Organizations should incorporate charismatic leadership principles into their human resource policies, including recruitment, performance evaluation, and career development.