Liderazgo ético y teletrabajo; el rol mediador de la autonomía laboral, la autoeficacia y un clima ético benevolente

The purpose of this study is to determine how ethical leadership influences telework and whether job autonomy, self-efficacy, and a benevolent ethical climate explain this association. The object of the investigation is the Colombian Electricity Sector. The sample is made up of 273 men and 175 women with university studies, the statistical analysis is carried out through a multiple mediation process. The results show that ethical leadership is proactively related to the potential benefits of teleworking through the causal effect of the three mediating variables. The ethical leader transfers confidence, balance, and support, which affects the follower's ability to use their criteria autonomously and face obstacles with high self-efficacy. Likewise, when the ethical leader progresses through a climate that takes interest in the group as the highest consideration, it is easy for, in addition to limiting work stress, to significantly influence the work/family axis, gender equality, retention of key personnel or in the reduction of work absenteeism, which are some potential benefits associated with teleworking. In conclusion, efficient selfmanagement when coupled with a habitat of moral conduct that takes into account group interests and social responsibility adjusts the ethical leader with the advantages of a virtual work environment.