Research Methodology in the Human Sciences

The aim of this research is to examine the dimensions and components of ethical leadership with a meta-synthesis approach. The present study was conducted by analyzing the results of previous studies and from 45 articles published between 2016 and 2023 in reputable Persian databases (IranDoc, MagIran, Normags, SID, and the Comprehensive Human Resources Portal), 29 articles were purposefully selected, evaluated, and analyzed. The research findings showed that the most important components of ethical leadership include organizational performance, employee empowerment, self-efficacy, organizational commitment, organizational identity and productivity, organizational trust, and organizational creativity. An ethical leader plays an effective role in the improvement and progress of the organization by creating an atmosphere of trust, promoting participation, and strengthening a sense of organizational belonging. The results of this study indicate that ethical leadership not only improves individual and collective indicators in the organization, but also lays the groundwork for sustainable organizational growth and development. Accordingly, paying attention to the components of ethical leadership can be used as an effective strategy in managing and leading organizations.