Dimensional Role of Inclusive Leadership on Task Performance: The Intervening Effect of Thriving at Work

The study offers a novel perspective on the mechanism by which thriving at work bridges the relationship between inclusive leadership and task performance, using self-determination theory. The current study examines the dimensional impact of inclusive leadership (Uniqueness, Belongingness) on task performance through thriving at work in the relatively understudied public healthcare sector of AJK, Pakistan, utilising three waves of data collection using a purposive sampling technique. Confirmatory factor analysis, validity and reliability assessment for 250 responses were conducted on AMOS. Hypotheses testing was done using Hayes Macro on SPSS. Results revealed a significant effect of both uniqueness and belongingness on employees' task performance through the mediation of thriving at work. The study offers insightful implications for healthcare by highlighting belongingness and uniqueness as crucial dimensions of inclusive leadership, enabling thriving at work and achieving desired task performance.