Investigating the effectiveness of authentic leadership on organizational social performance with regard to the mediating role of organizational culture (Case study: Guilan Ports and Maritime Organization).

The present research is a descriptive-type research and an applied research in terms of purpose. Regarding data collection, it is considered a field study. Data collection instrument is questionnaire in this study, which includes 45 items in order to measure all research variables. For variable measurement, a five-point Likert scale was used. The validity of the questionnaire was ensured by expert’s and professors’ opinions and its reliability was examined and confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha. The population of the present research consisted of the employees of Guilan Ports and Maritime Organization. Using Cochran formula, a number of one hundred and forty- eight (148) employees were studied as final samples of the research. Structural equation modelling approach was also used for testing hypotheses. For data analysis, tests were used structural equation in LISREL and SPSS. The results indicated that authentic leadership had a significant effect on social performance and organizational culture. Likewise, organizational culture had a significant effect on social performance. The mediating role of organizational culture was confirmed given the significance of the relationships.