The Effect of the Authentic Leadership Behavior Perceived by the Employees of Hotel Business on Psychological Contract and the Intention to Leave: Antalya Sample

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to determine the effect of the authentic leadership behavior perceived by the employees of the hotel businesses on their psychological contract and intention to quit. The universe of the research consists of five-star hotel management employees operating in Antalya. In order to realize the purpose of the research, data was obtained from the survey staff from 402 hotel staff selected by simple random sampling method. The level of perception of employees' authentic leadership and psychological contract is medium; it is determined that their intention to leave is low. At the same time, as a result of the research, it has been determined that authentic leadership affects the psychological contract level positively and the intention to quit negatively.