Organisational Sustainability – The Effects of Destructive Leadership on Organisational Effectiveness in Healthcare Organisations
Organisational Sustainability – The Effects of Destructive Leadership on Organisational Effectiveness in Healthcare Organisations

Author(s): Roland Seese, Katalin Diossi
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Destructive leadership; Healthcare sector; Employee well-being; Organisational effectiveness; Patient care outcomes
Summary/Abstract: This systematic literature review examines the latest findings on destructive leadership within the healthcare sector, focusing on its impact on employee well-being, organizational effectiveness and patient care outcomes. Using databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus, peer-reviewed studies published in the past five years were analysed to ensure the inclusion of current research. The review prioritises studies with rigorous methodologies, including longitudinal designs and meta-analyses, to provide robust insights. The findings reveal that destructive leadership, including toxic leadership and abusive supervision, significantly contributes to burnout, emotional exhaustion and reduced job satisfaction among healthcare professionals. Additionally, such leadership behaviours negatively affect organizational performance and patient care quality. Contextual factors, such as the high-stress environment of healthcare settings, were identified as catalysts for destructive behaviours, underscoring the role of organizational culture and leadership training in mitigating these effects.

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