TITLE:
Key Impacts of Leader Behavior and Trust-In Leader on Person-Organization Fit and Expatriate Teacher’s Job Performance in International Private Schools, Cambodia
AUTHORS:
Piseth Sarun, Chantuch Try, Phalpiseth Pen, Veasna Sou
KEYWORDS:
Leader Behavior, Leaders Trust in Leader, Person-Organization Fit, Job Performance, Social Exchange Theory, Expatriate, Psychological Withdrawal States Theory Cambodia
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Leadership,
Vol.14 No.1,
February
6,
2025
ABSTRACT: This study explores the significant influence of leader behavior and trust in leaders on person-organization fit and expatriate job performance within Cambodia’s international private general education sectors. In an environment characterized by rapid changes and challenges, effective leadership can significantly impact employee outcomes. We conducted a self-administered survey of 285 expatriate teachers working in 28 international private education sectors, inviting 5 - 7 expatriate teachers from each school to participate in a primary Google form survey. The research findings of SEM indicate that leaders foster a strong sense of trust among employees, leading to enhanced person-organization fit. This alignment between individual values and organizational culture not only boosts employee morale but also enhances the overall expatriate teacher’s job performance. Furthermore, the results reveal that person-organization fit acts as a critical mediator, magnifying the positive effects of leader behavior and trust in leaders on expatriate teacher’s job performance metrics. The insights from this research advocate for the development of training programs focused on enhancing leader behaviors and building trust, thereby promoting better alignment between employees and their organizations. This study underscores the importance of leadership dynamics in optimizing employee performance in public health contexts, providing valuable implications for policymakers and organizational leaders aiming to improve teaching service delivery in Cambodia.