Inclusive leadership and employee engagement: the mediating role of psychological safety and organizational commitment: a literature review

Faizah, Lumatul and Juhdi, Nurita and Mustaffa, Nur Fariza (2026) Inclusive leadership and employee engagement: the mediating role of psychological safety and organizational commitment: a literature review. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management Practises, 9 (34). pp. 252-266. E-ISSN 2600-8750

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Abstract

Employee engagement is a critical factor influencing organizational performance, innovation, and retention in contemporary work environments. Leadership plays an essential role in shaping employee engagement; however, the mechanisms through which leadership affects engagement remain insufficiently integrated. This study aims to examine how inclusive leadership influences employee engagement through the mediating roles of psychological safety and organizational commitment. Using a literature review approach, this study synthesizes prior empirical and conceptual research on leadership and employee engagement. The findings indicate that inclusive leadership characterized by ethical behavior, openness, authenticity, and support enhances employee engagement both directly and indirectly. Psychological safety enables employee voice, trust, and participation, while organizational commitment strengthens employees’ emotional attachment and loyalty, translating supportive leadership practices into sustained engagement. This study concludes that employee engagement is most effectively fostered when inclusive leadership simultaneously cultivates psychologically safe work environments and strengthens organizational commitment, offering theoretical and practical insights for sustaining employee engagement

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Inclusive Leadership, Employee Engagement, Psychological Safety, Organizational Commitment, Workplace Behavior
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration > HF5549 Personnel management
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Dr. Nurita Juhdi
Date Deposited:	24 Jun 2026 11:52
Last Modified:	24 Jun 2026 11:52
Queue Number:	2026-06-Q3749
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129450

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