Authentic Leadership, Trust, and Social Exchange Relationships under the Influence of Leader Behavior

During the pandemic, government policies such as social distancing and telework have impacted trust working or exchange relationships in workplace. The behavior of leaders is critical for good leadership, employees’ trust, relationships. Therefore, main objective this study was to assess associations among authentic under influence leader behavior. A regression-based approach used test moderating mediating effects. results show that leadership positively impacts relationships, whereas directly affects COVID-19, behaviors with ability, ethics, positive had a impact on association between Additionally, mediates findings paper suggest promotes high-quality Moreover, based during ability manage change effectively, boost work motivation, provide support, take appropriate action essential increase foster relationship exchange. Finally, regarding theory, leader–follower drive variables. These will help organizational management teams find methods improve their implication abilities, supportive are effective Leaders should people, even teleworkers. important maintain sustainability. Further discussion theoretical practical implications provided section.