The Impact of Servant Leadership and Psychological Safety on Socially Responsible Leadership in Ugandan Public Universities

Abstract

This article explores the concept of servant leadership, psychological safety and socially responsible leadership in the context of public universities in Uganda. The article aims to highlight the significance of fostering a safe and inclusive environment within academic institutions, and the role of leaders in promoting ethical and socially responsible practices. It explores the significance of these concepts in creating a conducive, inclusive, and empowering environment for staff. Through the examination of existing literature and research, this article emphasizes the importance of Servant Leadership, Psychological Safety and Socially Responsible Leadership for the well-being and success of staff within public universities in Uganda. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between Servant Leadership, Psychological Safety and Socially Responsible Leadership in Ugandan Public Universities. Using a cross-sectional and correlational design, useable questionnaires were received from 214 respondents from Public Universities in Uganda. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Results indicate that Servant Leadership and Psychological Safety are positively and significantly related with Socially Responsible Leadership.  This study provides insights on the initial understanding of the association between Servant Leadership, Psychological Safety and Socially Responsible Leadership using evidence from Public Universities in Uganda.