Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Healthcare Organizations Management

The goal of this study is to assess the effects of ethical leadership and mindfulness on nurses' eudaimonic well-being, it investigates the potential mechanisms between nurses' well-being, employee mindfulness, and nurses' assessment of ethical leadership. The study used convenience sampling and focused on nurses from four hospitals in Zimbabwe. A total of 206 nurses participated in the study. The questionnaire consisted of 30 questions which measured demographics, ethical leadership, mindfulness and eudaimonic employee well-being. The study found that both ethical leadership and workplace mindfulness positively predicted nurses' well-being, while ethical leadership plays a huge role in the eudaimonic wellbeing of nurses. When mindfulness was introduced it showed to not have a significant impact as a mediating effect between ethical leadership and eudaimonic well-being of nurses. This thesis recommends that healthcare organizations develop ethical leaders as well as examine the underlining mechanism as to why nurses view ethical leadership to influence their wellbeing.