Abstract
This study investigates the impact of toxic leadership on employee turnover intention within automobile industry. The primary objectives are to assess the direct influence of toxic leadership (TLB) on employee turnover intentions (ETI) and uncover the mediating roles of cognitive distraction (CD) and workplace bullying (WPB). The implications of toxic leadership (TLB) on employee turnover intentions (ETI) in the automobile industry remain underexplored. This study addresses this gap, recognizing the adverse effects of toxic leadership (TLB) on organizational dynamics and employee intent to leave. The study uses a quantitative approach and distributes surveys among employees in automobile industry. The SPSS PROCESS macro simplifies data analysis by allowing for the investigation of both direct and indirect (mediating) effects. The research model synthesized guides hypothesis testing according to the relevant literature. Statistically significant direct impacts of toxic leadership (TLB) on turnover intention are identified. Positive associations with workplace bullying (WPB) and cognitive distraction (CD) substantiate the mediating roles, providing an understanding of toxic leadership (TLB) dynamics. This study enhances our comprehension of toxic leadership (TLB) in automobile industry. The results highlight the importance of addressing mediating factors to reduce turnover intentions among employees in the automobile industry.
Keywords: Cognitive Distraction, SPSS Process, Toxic Leadership, Turnover Intention, Workplace Bullying.