Acta Univ. Sapientiae, Economics and Business, 12 (2024) 174–202
Abstract. Safety-specific transformational leadership (SSTL) is crucial in public railway transport due to the higher occupational hazards. This paper tests the direct relationship between SSTL and safety citizenship behaviour (SCB) dimensions, such as civic virtue, helping, stewardship, voice, initiating safety-related changes, and whistleblowing. The study was conducted with employees of a Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Railway Service Company, and the data were analysed using SPSS and SmartPLS 4.0.8.3. Results show significant positive relationships between SSTL and the civic virtue, stewardship, voice, and whistleblowing dimensions of SCBs. Safety consciousness significantly moderated the relationship between SSTL and both initiating safety-related changes and stewardship. The study discusses various theoretical and practical implications for public transportation.
Keywords: safety-specific transformational leadership, safety citizenship behaviour, railway, safety consciousness, SmartPLS, Malaysia
JEL Classification: I10, I12, I18
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