Authentic Leadership in Organizational Diversity and Inclusion

Abstract

There is a growing concern about the inclusion of individuals with disabilities, given this growing trend towards integration, this study seeks to assess the effectiveness of authentic leadership (AL) in organizations in promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities as employees. The effects of leadership on the integration and performance, so as the perceptions of leaders as authentic leaders in the organizational relationship with their subordinates are deepened in this research, based on a qualitative ground, interviews, content analysis. The insights from this study make it possible to promote the legitimacy of human resource management practices, with a focus on increasing job satisfaction and employee commitment, as well as the consequent improvement in individual and organizational performance. Finally, trends for creating a positive and collaborative work environment are described, as AL appears to be a promising tool for promoting diversity and inclusion in organizations.