The Relationship Between Sustainable Leadership and Organizational Identification in Universities

Abstract

Sustainable leadership style has garnered significance as a multidimensional philosophy that shapes the future, prioritizes the organization-environment relationship, acknowledges the organization's impact on the environment, and encompasses economic, cultural, social, and ethical dimensions. Education is recognized for its critical role in fostering the development of a sustainable society and economic system. Notably, sustainable leadership is also crucial in academic settings for the identification and implementation of essential indicators within the governance, strategy, and communication framework of a sustainable university. This study aims to examine the association between sustainable leadership and organizational identification among 614 academicians employed in research universities in Istanbul, using structural equation modeling. The findings of the analysis indicate a statistically significant positive relationship (β=0.389, p<0.01) between sustainable leadership and organizational identification.