Impact of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Performance in Public Sector Agencies in Somalia

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of transformational leadership on organizational performance in public sector agencies in Somalia.
 Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
 Findings: Several studies have investigated the impact of transformational leadership on organizational performance within public sector agencies, revealing significant insights. Transformational leadership, characterized by inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and idealized influence, has been found to positively influence various aspects of organizational performance. These include improved employee job satisfaction, increased employee commitment, enhanced organizational citizenship behavior, and greater organizational effectiveness. Furthermore, transformational leaders in public sector agencies tend to foster innovation and creativity among employees, leading to improved service delivery and better outcomes for stakeholders. Additionally, transformational leadership has been linked to higher levels of employee engagement and motivation, resulting in increased productivity and performance within these organizations.
 Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social exchange theory, agency theory and social learning theory may be use to anchor future studies on assessing the impact of transformational leadership on organizational performance in public sector agencies in Somalia. Public sector agencies should invest in leadership development programs that focus on cultivating transformational leadership competencies among managers and executives. Public sector agencies should revise hiring and promotion criteria to prioritize candidates with demonstrated transformational leadership qualities.