IMPACT OF EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP ON TEAM LEARNING BEHAVIOR WITH MODERATING ROLE OF TRUST IN IT SECTOR OF KARACHI

Abstract

Purpose This study investigates the impact of empowering leadership on team learning behavior in IT sector. IT teams are important as it is still unclear that how elements of empowering leadership can result into effective learning in IT teams therefore, the current research is conducting on the population of IT teams that are working in IT forms of Karachi, Pakistan. This study uses five constructs of empowering leadership including Lead by Example, Participative Decision Making, Coaching, Informing and Showing Concern. Methodology & Design The study has used quantitative data analysis in which data is collected through adopted questionnaire. Quantitative data analysis involves data analysis through software. In this study Smart PLS software is used. Data is collected from 140 team based employees from IT sector of Karachi. Findings Empowering leadership through informing and showing concern has significant positive impact on team learning behavior. While, trust moderates relationship of empowering leadership through lead by example and participative decision making with team learning behavior. Limitations Results ofstudy are only generalized to the IT sector of Karachi Recommendations IT companies of Pakistan to develop and foster a sense oftrust among workers to enhance team learning behavior. IT companies can use trust and concern to help employees develop positive and constructive links with each other. Employees should be included in the choice-making to make sure they feel valued and an essential part ofthe organization.