THE MEDIATING ROLE OF WORKPLACE HAPPINESS IN THE EFFECT OF HUMBLE LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the relationships between humble leadership, employee performance and workplace happiness. 156 employees were surveyed to collect data, which was subsequently analyzed using the SPSS 22.0 and Amos software programs in line with the study's objectives. The analysis findings showed that humble leadership positively affects both employee performance and workplace happiness. The findings also revealed that workplace happiness has a partial mediating role in humble leadership's effect on employee performance. According to the findings, humble leaders who take it as a mission to be open to criticism and feedback, to appreciate their followers and to learn from mistakes not only contribute to happiness and positive emotions in the organization, but also increase the performance levels of employees.