Abstract

Conclusion. This study has demonstrated the contribution of the antecedent role of motivation to serve in servant leadership. Servant leadership positively influences job satisfaction and trust, and trust positively influences job satisfaction. Regarding mediation, trust is the complementary mediating effect of servant leadership on job satisfaction.

Keywords: Servant leadership, job satisfaction, motivation to serve, trust, higher education

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