Transactional Leadership Styles Research Articles

Catalyzing Success: How Enthusiastic Leaders Drive Performance through Group Satisfaction and Positive Emotions

AbstractEffective leaders employ a blend of transformational and transactional leadership styles to collaborate with their employees, working towards achieving organizational objectives. While the significance of enthusiasm in leadership is acknowledged, its specific role remains largely unexplored within the realm of leadership studies. We contend that enthusiasm assumes a pivotal and influential role in successful leadership, ultimately enhancing overall productivity. This study is dedicated to investigating how leader enthusiasm impacts perceived performance among team members and examine the mediation of group satisfaction and positive emotions in the relationship between leader enthusiasm and perceived performance. By analyzing data collected from a participant pool of 311 individuals, our research yields compelling evidence that leader enthusiasm exerts a positive influence on perceived performance. A noteworthy revelation emerging from our research is found in the mediation analysis. This analysis sheds light on the pivotal roles of group satisfaction and positive emotions as key mediators in the link between leader enthusiasm and perceived performance. This underscores the concept that leader enthusiasm indirectly shapes how employees perceive their own performance, primarily through its profound impact on group satisfaction and the positive emotions experienced by individual team members. In summary, our study underscores the vital and transformative role of leader enthusiasm in cultivating a rewarding and fulfilling work environment. This, in turn, exerts a positive influence on follower emotions and their perceptions of performance. Our findings shed light on the intricate mechanisms through which leader enthusiasm contributes to shaping employees’ perceptions of their performance.

Style du Leadership et genre Cas des managers de la santé au Maroc

to assess the gender leadership style of managers in the Moroccan health sector. Descriptive study. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), a questionnaire that evaluates leadership style, was used to collect data from 120 managers in the Moroccan healthcare sector (40 female managers and 80 male managers). In Morocco, the representation of women in positions of responsibility and power is still lower than that of men. However, the average score on the transformational leadership style scales for female managers among the 120 people surveyed was 15.51, while the average score on the transactional leadership style scales was only 6.073. While the average score on the transformational leadership style scales for male managers among the 120 respondents was 10.26, the average score on the transactional leadership style scales was 8.57. These results demonstrated the existence of a difference between the leadership style and gender of managers in the healthcare sector. This study was able to confirm the theory underlining the difference between the two leadership styles of male and female managers, even in a sector such as healthcare.

Exploring the relationship between patient safety culture and the full-range leadership theory in primary care settings: a conceptual analysis

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the conceptual relationship between full-range leadership theory (FRLT) and patient safety culture in primary care settings, aiming to understand how leadership styles influence the development and sustainability of a culture prioritizing patient safety.Design/methodology/approachUsing a conceptual analysis approach, the study builds a theoretical framework that integrates FRLT – which includes transformational, transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles – with the elements of patient safety culture. This framework serves as the basis for a comprehensive literature review, allowing for the formulation of hypotheses regarding the impact of each leadership style on patient safety culture.FindingsThe analysis demonstrates that transformational leadership bolsters patient safety culture by fostering open communication, encouraging error reporting and facilitating continuous improvement. Transactional leadership yields mixed effects, effectively supporting compliance and operational outcomes but showing limitations in promoting a proactive safety culture. Conversely, laissez-faire leadership is associated with negative outcomes for patient safety culture, mainly due to its passive and detached approach.Originality/valueThe originality of this study is rooted in its focused examination of FRLT’s impact on patient safety culture within primary care settings, the development of a unique conceptual framework and its contribution of actionable insights for health-care leadership. These elements collectively advance the understanding of how leadership can enhance patient safety culture, providing a solid foundation for future research and practical application in primary care environments.

Digital Revolution: Aligning Transactional Leadership and Competencies to Improve ASN Performance (Case Study of Semarang City Transportation Service ASN)

This study aims to analyze the impact of transactional leadership style and digital competence on the performance of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in the era of the digital revolution, with employee motivation as an intervening variable. This study uses a quantitative approach with a sample of 110 ASN from the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) at the Semarang City Transportation Service agency. Data was collected through an online questionnaire and used Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyze. Outcome of the study show that transactional leadership has a positive impact on employee motivation and ASN performance. Digital competency has been proven to have a significant impact on improving ASN performance, both directly and through increasing motivation. Employee motivation acts as a partial mediator in the relationship between transactional leadership, digital competence, and ASN performance. These findings emphasize the importance of aligning transactional leadership styles with developing ASN digital competencies in facing the challenges of the digital revolution. The practical implications of this research include recommendations for leadership development programs and digital competency training for ASN, as well as strategies for increasing employee motivation in the context of government digital transformation.

Shared leadership in MNC agile software teams: The role of team leadership style and attitude to sport

This study investigates whether and how vertical leader transformational and transactional styles impact team members' perceptions of shared leadership. It also investigates the mediating role of a leader's attitude to sport on these relationships. Using a matched sample of 154 team leaders and 354 team members from agile teams in two MNCs located in Ireland and China, we found that both vertical transformational and transactional leadership were linked to team members' shared leadership behavior; however, the impact of transformational leadership was significantly greater. We also found that a vertical team leader's attitude to sports, and specifically the pleasure and participation attitude, positively mediated the relationship between transformational and transactional leadership and shared leadership behavior. This contrasted with the power and performance sports attitude, which mediated both transformational and transactional leadership styles, but for which the impact of transactional leadership on shared leadership became negative. We extend research on the antecedents of shared leadership and the important role that both a vertical leader's style and attitudes play within an agile software team. We discuss implications for theory and practice.

The complementary nature of transformational and transactional leadership styles in modern hospital and healthcare systems

With healthcare systems becoming increasingly complex, managers must practice leadership styles that best serve their organisations, staff and service users. Rainer WG Gruessner discusses the pros and cons of different leadership styles, suggesting that transformational and transactional models can and should be combined for modern healthcare management.

Strengthening Employee Performance Through Leadership Style and Work Environment Support at Drinking Water Companies

This research aims to analyze and explain the significant influence of the variables transformational leadership style, transactional leadership style, and work environment on employees of the Makassar City Regional Drinking Water Company. Employee discomfort at work can result in work being late. This disrupts the smooth implementation of the work of employees of the Makassar City Regional Drinking Water Company and indicates why employees lack enthusiasm for work and makes employee performance not optimal. The problem in this research is whether the transformational leadership style, transactional leadership style, and work environment have a significant influence on the employee performance of the Makassar City Regional Drinking Water Company. This type of research is quantitative research using questionnaires as a source of data collection. There were 86 participants in this research and were analyzed using a descriptive approach, validity and reliability testing, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results of this research show that The transformational leadership style has a significant effect on employee performance. The stronger the transformational leadership style possessed by the leader, the more employee performance will increase. A transactional leadership style does not have a significant effect on employee performance. This shows that the higher the perception of the transactional leadership style, the lower employee performance will be. The work environment has a significant effect on employee performance. This shows that the better the work environment felt by employees, the more the quality of employee performance at the Makassar City Drinking Water Regional Public Company will improve.

The influence of transformational and transactional leadership styles on the implementation of strategic plans by devolved governments in Kenya

The influence of transformational and transactional leadership styles on the implementation of strategic plans by devolved governments in Kenya

The Impact of Leadership Styles and Motivation on Entrepreneurial Inclinations Among Higher Education Students: Implications for Policy Development in Malaysia

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of leadership style and motivation on the entrepreneurial propensity of students in a public higher education institution. The research seeks to comprehend the relationship between these elements and their impact on students' inclination towards entrepreneurship. Theoretical Framework: Based on recent research, the theoretical framework highlights the importance of transformational and transactional leadership styles, as well as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, in influencing students' entrepreneurial tendencies. Additionally, it integrates discoveries from prior research on the correlation among motivation, leadership style, and entrepreneurial inclinations. Method: The study used a quantitative survey approach to gather data from undergraduate students at a public higher education institution, using a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The data is examined using SPSS software, specifically using inferential analysis, notably Multiple Regression analysis, to explore the influence of leadership style and motivation on students' predisposition towards entrepreneurship. Results and Discussion: The findings demonstrate a notable and favourable correlation between leadership style, motivation, and students' tendency towards entrepreneurship. The study reveals that motivation is the primary element that accounts for 63 percent of the variation in entrepreneurial inclinations among students. On the other hand, while leadership style also has an influence, its effect is less significant in contrast. These results emphasise the need to incorporate motivating tactics and efficient leadership techniques into educational programmes to cultivate entrepreneurial inclinations among students. Research Implications: The research offers valuable insights for educational institutions and policymakers who seek to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. It highlights the importance of creating educational programmes and activities that not only teach entrepreneurial knowledge but also actively increase student enthusiasm and expose them to transformational and transactional leadership styles. These endeavours have the potential to provide a nurturing atmosphere that fosters innovation and creativity. Originality/Value: This study enhances the current knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the relationship between leadership style, motivation, and students' inclination towards entrepreneurship in higher education institution. It offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of different leadership styles and motivational factors in promoting entrepreneurial behaviours among students.

Evaluating the impact of different sustainable leadership: Its influence on state-owned enterprises’ performance in Northeast China

This study delves into the nuanced impact of leadership styles on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) performance in Northeast China. It aims to discern how transformational, transactional, and authoritative leadership approaches influence organizational outcomes, framed within the context of sustainable leadership theory. Employing a quantitative methodology, the research analyzes survey data from employees across various SOEs to assess the relationship between leadership styles and company performance, including aspects such as job satisfaction, employee motivation, and operational efficiency. The findings reveal a clear dichotomy: transformational and transactional leadership styles positively correlate with improved performance metrics, fostering an environment of innovation, motivation, and job satisfaction. Conversely, authoritative leadership is shown to detrimentally affect these same metrics, potentially hindering organizational growth and employee morale. This research contributes to the broader discourse on leadership and organizational performance by highlighting the critical role of leadership style in enhancing the sustainable development of SOEs, particularly within China’s socio-political and economic fabric. Practical implications suggest a shift towards more adaptive, employee-centered leadership approaches to spur performance and sustainability in SOEs. The originality of this study lies in its specific focus on the Chinese context, offering insights into the leadership dynamics within SOEs and proposing actionable strategies for fostering leadership that align with sustainability and organizational excellence principles.

Exploring the influence of leadership styles on psychological well-being and satisfaction of Pilates classes clients

BackgroundThe recent trend of increased indoor activities has significantly influenced daily life, enhancing the popularity of exercises like Pilates. This study explores how Pilates instructors’ leadership styles affect class satisfaction and psychological well-being, addressing the research gap concerning the specific impact of leadership within the context of Pilates classes.MethodsThe study surveyed 388 participants from 39 Pilates studios across South Korea, utilizing a questionnaire to assess leadership styles (transformational, transactional, and servant leadership), class satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Using statistical analyses, leadership styles were assessed for their correlation with class satisfaction and psychological well-being.ResultsFindings revealed that transformational and transactional leadership styles were positively correlated with class satisfaction and psychological well-being. Specifically, transformational leadership significantly enhanced educational satisfaction and personal growth, while transactional leadership most strongly influenced social satisfaction and the sense of purpose in life. Servant leadership was notably effective in improving physical class satisfaction. The study also highlighted the critical role of class satisfaction in promoting psychological well-being among participants.ConclusionThis research underscores the importance of leadership styles in enhancing the Pilates class experience, suggesting that instructors’ leadership approaches can significantly impact participants’ satisfaction and psychological well-being. The study advocates developing training programs that equip Pilates instructors with the skills to adopt effective leadership styles, fostering a more positive and fulfilling class environment.

“I Owe More to the Royal Favor, Than Any Merit I Posses Can Justly Claim”: The Loyalists As Transactional Leaders

Aim: This study examined the Loyalists and their embrace of transactional leadership style during the American Revolution. Methods: The study relied on primary and secondary historical sources and scholarship on transactional leadership. These included general histories, biographies, memoirs, sermons, public statements, and diaries. Results: In their efforts to oppose the American Revolution, the Loyalists relied on transactional tactics. Despite their prominence, wealth, offices, and connections, the Loyalists proved ineffective in opposing the transformational forces unleashed by the Revolution. Conclusion: While they included some of the most prominent political and religious leaders in the colonies, the Loyalists failed to stop the American Revolution, mainly due to their reliance on transactional leadership style. Recommendations: Studying the Loyalists offers insight into how transactional leadership can prove ineffective in transformational times and settings. When voters and followers demand reform, transactional leadership style and leaders who embrace it will fail to deliver. Scholars should look at the Loyalists as transactional leaders in their efforts to understand the American Revolution.

Leadership Style as a Predictor of Conflict Managing Style through Faculty Members in University Colleges of Kathmandu

This study examines how transformational and transactional leadership styles predict conflict management techniques through faculty members at university colleges in Kathmandu. By identifying effective leadership practices, the study aims to improve conflict resolution and foster a collaborative academic environment. A descriptive and correlational research design was used, with data collected from university colleges in different parts of Kathmandu. The total sample size for data collection was 125 faculty members. Out of which, the data of 100 respondents was used for analysis. The Likert scale questionnaires were distributed to the different 20 colleges in Kathmandu in the year 2023. Reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach's Alpha of .739, and validity was ensured through expert review and factor analysis. The findings revealed mixed opinions on conflict inevitability in educational institutions, with "The students of this institution also show progress in their professional fields in future" scoring 4.20 with a standard deviation of 0.725, indicating strong agreement. some agreement on the administration's capability to meet current requirements and moderate agreement on the creation of a conducive study environment. Opinions varied on transaction facilities and timely salary payments. There was disagreement on resolving conflict through strength, while mutual concessions and joint exploration were seen as effective strategies. The study concluded that leadership styles significantly influence conflict management, enhancing conflict resolution and promoting a cooperative academic atmosphere. The research is useful to the leaders of the university colleges for the management of conflicts.

Analisis Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Transaksional, Budaya Kerja Dan Lingkungan Kerja Fisik Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Factory Sample Room Di PT. Pan Brothers Tbk Kabupaten Boyolali

The human resources aspect is the most important thing for companies, especially to achieve organizational goals, because the success or failure of an organization is greatly influenced by human factors as people who carry out the work. One of the targets of human resource management in the organizational management function concerns employee performance issues. Employees at the Sewing Department PT. Pan Brothers Tbk Boyolali has an unstable level of performance, which can affect the achievement of company goals. This research aims to explain the factors that can influence a person's performance, such as leadership style, work culture and physical work environment which can influence employee performance. The sample was obtained using a purposive sampling method, and 47 civil servant respondents were selected as the sample. Meanwhile, the data analysis used in this research includes: data quality testing, classical assumption testing, hypothesis testing and multiple regression analysis. The results of the partial significant test (t statistical test) from the research analysis and discussion show that; transactional leadership style, with a t value of 1,555, this value is smaller than t table 1,669. This explains that the Transactional Leadership variable has no effect on the Employee Performance variable. Work Culture, with a t value of 3,033, this value is greater than t table 1,669. This explains that the Work Culture variable has an influence on the Employee Performance variable. Physical Work Environment, with a t value of 2,467, this value is greater than t table 1,669. This explains that the Physical Work Environment variable has an influence on the Employee Performance variable. Meanwhile, the results of the simultaneous significant test (f test) show that Fcount 5,600 > Ftable 2,751 with a significance value of 0.002. So it can be concluded that the two independent variables, namely Transactional Leadership (X1), Work Culture (X2) and Physical Work Environment (X3) greatly influence the dependent variable, namely Employee Performance (Y) at PT. Pan Brothers, Tbk Boyolali.

Dampak Diversity Management pada Employees Engagement: Peran Organizational Trust dan Job Insecurity

Workforce diversity such as differences in ethnicity, gender, education, language and so on in an organization needs to be managed properly in order to be able to achieve the vision, mission and goals of the organization. Due to good Diversity Management, Organizational Trust will emerge thereby creating Employees Engagement, which can prevent Job Insecurity from occurring. The purpose of this study is to explore Diversity Management and Organizational Trust to achieve Employees Engagement in service companies in Jakarta that specialize in the banking, telecommunications, and building construction sectors. This research was conducted on 125 respondents and was obtained through a questionnaire distributed online in July 2023. In this quantitative study, researchers used primary data and the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) research method with data processing and analysis using SmartPLS. The results of this study confirm that Diversity Management has no effect on Employees Engagement, Organizational Trust has a positive effect on Employees Engagement, Diversity Management has a negative effect on Job Insecurity, while the moderating effect of Leadership Style has no significant effect on Employees Engagement. This research is limited to service companies in Jakarta, further researchers can explore manufacturing or trading companies. Suggestions that can be submitted for future researchers are to be able to replace the Leadership Style variable with transactional and transformational Leadership Styles.

Transformational Leadership Style, Transactional Leadership Style and Job Satisfaction

This study aimed to determine and analyze the effect of transformational and transactional leadership styles on job satisfaction at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia Regional Office Jayapura. The population in this study were employees of at PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia Regional Office Jayapura, totaling 120 employees. The number of samples used was 55 people, determined based on the Slovin formula. The data source used is primary data, namely data collected directly by researchers from respondents using questionnaire instruments. The data analysis method that will be carried out consists of descriptive statistical analysis, validity test, reliability test, normality test, heteroscedasticity test, multicollinearity test, hypothesis testing through multiple linear regression analysis, partial test, simultaneous test, and determination coefficient test. The results of this study indicate that partially Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles have a positive and significant effect on employee. Meanwhile, the Transactional Leadership Style has a dominant influence on the job satisfaction.

Leadership style, change management and job performance of health information management practitioners in tertiary hospitals in South-East, Nigeria

PurposeManaging patients’ health information is one of the building blocks of the health system and the adoption of health information technologies like electronic health records (EHRs) is expected to reduce the various challenges in keeping and accessing quality health-care data that aid decision-making among medical practitioners. This study aims to investigate how leadership styles and change management affected the job performance of health information management practitioners on their adoption of EHRs in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe study used primary data collected using a Likert scale questionnaire from 117 health information management officers and health information technicians in selected tertiary hospitals in South-Eastern Nigeria. The data were analysed using bivariate correlation and multiple regression techniques of inferential statistics.FindingsThe analyses revealed that transformational leadership style, transactional leadership style and change management had significant positive influence on the job performance of health information management practitioners. However, laissez-faire leadership style did not show any significant positive influence. A further analysis showed that the combined effects of leadership styles and change management were also affirmed to significantly influence the adoption of EHRs for quality health-care delivery in Nigerian tertiary hospitals.Originality/valueThe study contributes to health information management and the need to understand how leadership styles and change management can influence the adoption of EHRs. However, there is no adequate research that examined the role of leadership style and change management in influencing the job performance of Nigerian HIM practitioners regarding their usage of EHRs in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria.

Leadership styles and organisational communication in selected public universities in Uganda

This study aimed to assess the impact of leadership styles on organisational communication in selected public universities in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the influence of transformational and transactional leadership styles on organisational communication within these universities. The four public universities included in the study were Kyambogo University, Gulu University, Busitema University, and Mbarara University of Science and Technology. A correlational research design was employed, and data was collected from a sample of managerial staff, namely administrative and academic heads, using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) were used to analyse the data using SmartPLS. The descriptive findings indicated that the organisational communication within the university was satisfactory, and the utilisation of transformational leadership styles by the leaders was high, while the use of transactional leadership styles was moderate. The findings from the Structural Equation Modeling confirmed that both transformational and transactional leadership styles had a positive and significant impact on organisational communication, while the passive-avoidant leadership style had a positive but insignificant impact. As a result, it was concluded that while transformational and transactional leadership styles are crucial for enhancing organisational communication in public universities, the passive-avoidant management/laissez-faire style is not. The study recommended that university leaders should emphasise the use of both transformational and transactional leadership styles to improve organisational communication. This study's implication is that it identifies the leadership styles necessary for enhancing organisational communication in universities.

Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Desa dalam Meningkatkan Produktivitas Kinerja Aparatur Desa

The success or failure of the village can be seen from the leadership styles of the village leaders in increasing the productivity of its apparatus. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the leadership styles of village leaders in increasing the productivity of village leaders. In this type of qualitative research, the informants in this research are the village leaders and Sawo village officials. This research uses observation and in-depth interviews techniques to collect data. The focus of this research is on the leadership style of village leaders using a transformational leadership style or a transactional leadership style. Based on research findings, we can concluded that there are 2 leadership styles, namely transformational and transactional leadership. The most dominant leadership style used by the head of Sawo village is transformational leadership style. The leaders of Sawo village uses a transformational leadership style. This is proven by the fulfillment of transformational leadership style indicators. The leadership style of the village leaders is able to increase the productivity of the performance of his apparatus. It can be said to be increasing because looking at the performance of the apparatus, the quality and quantity of performance from year to year always increases.

THE NEXUS BETWEEN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND FACULTY PERFORMANCE: TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP AS MEDIATOR

This research aimed to determine relationship amid incorporating conflict management strategies and the faculty performance of a higher education institution facilitated by the transactional leadership style as a mediator variable. A descriptive survey design was used. Sample of 200 instructors was obtained via multi-stage random sampling technique. In this regard, three instruments (Farooqi Organizational Conflict Management Strategy (FOCI), the faculty performance survey and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) were used in the study. Data were analyzed through AMOS. It was revealed that through implementing conflict management strategies in the institution, there is a direct impact on faculty performance. The results provide significant information in reaching the conclusion and making decision about research issues under consideration in the particular context. The research outcomes indicate that promoting the right conflict management and leadership behaviors in the higher learning faculty is dynamic for the higher performance of the individuals. There is a need for awareness about conflict-solving measures and encouraging constructive leadership.