The Intersection of Ethical Leadership and OCB: Insights for Enhancing Policing Practices

Abstract

This literature review explores the influence of ethical leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) across various organizational settings, assessing the transferability of these findings to law enforcement. While the review recognizes the substantial impact of ethical leadership on promoting a culture of trust, fairness, and justice in organizations, it notes the scarcity of research directly addressing this dynamic within policing. Consequently, it underscores the novelty of applying these established corporate principles to law enforcement, advocating for more targeted research to understand and enhance the interplay between ethical leadership and OCB in the policing context. It provides practical insights from a policing perspective, aiming to translate theoretical concepts into actionable strategies for law enforcement agencies, thereby bridging the gap between academic research and real-world policing applications. Additionally, It proposes insightful recommendations to cultivate ethical leadership paradigms and bolster the relationship between police forces and the communities they serve.

Keywords: ethical leadership, organizational citizenship behavior, policing

DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/14-2-06

Publication date: June 30^th 2024