Perceived Transformational Leadership Style vis-a-vis Academicianss Organizational Commitment

Abstract

Manpower is one of the most important factors for organizational success of any type. This research is then aimed at dealing the relationship between transformational leadership style and academicians’ organizational commitment (Affective, Continuance and Normative commitment) in the case of Debre Berhan University during the year of 2015. A total of 220 respondents were selected using stratified probability sampling technique from each colleges found in the university. The researchers used two separate instruments Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (only transformational leadership items) and Organizational Commitment Questionnaire to measure leadership styles and employees’ organizational commitment respectively. Finally, the responses of the respondents were analyzed using SPSS (version 20.0). The findings of the study revealed that transformational leadership style is significantly and positively related to three dimensions of organizational commitment. And also it has been proved that transformational leadership style has a significant impact on affective commitment, continuance commitment and normative commitment. So, the institution’s leaders should improve the level of employees’ commitment, especially affective commitment dimension, and retain them through actually practicing effective type of leadership styles and creating conducive environment to employees.