Transformational Leadership Approach Research Articles

Transformational leadership’s role in shaping Education 4.0 within higher education

Integrating Education 4.0 in higher education necessitates a transformational leadership approach that champions innovation and technology adoption. This paper reviews the impact of transformational leadership in fostering a conducive environment for Education 4.0, emphasising personalised and technology-enhanced learning experiences. With their vision and motivational prowess, transformational leaders are crucial in steering educational institutions through digital transformation, encouraging the adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and data analytics. These leaders are pivotal in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment, actively involving team members in pursuing collective achievements and personal growth. The study highlights the importance of transformational leadership in addressing the dynamic challenges and opportunities presented by Education 4.0. By inspiring educators and students to embrace change, transformational leaders facilitate the integration of innovative teaching methods and technologies, enhancing learning outcomes and preparing students for the demands of the digital age. The findings suggest that transformational leadership is instrumental in creating a flexible, relevant, and forward-thinking educational environment that aligns with the objectives of Education 4.0. This paper advocates strategically emphasising the development of transformational leaders within academic institutions. Such leadership is essential for navigating the complexities of digital-area education, ensuring institutions remain adaptive and responsive to technological advancements, and equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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.

Entrepreneurial leadership and transformational leadership: a historical-comparative conceptual analysis

Purpose This article provides a historical-comparative conceptual analysis of entrepreneurial leadership and transformational leadership, aiming to critically appraise how the latter has informed the former. Design/methodology/approach A narrative review methodology and three-stage framework is used to develop the analysis and structure the discussion. The framework consists of the following three stages – concept introduction and elaboration, concept evaluation and augmentation and concept consolidation and accommodation. Findings The key ‘narrative’ emerging from the review concerns how entrepreneurial leadership as a concept has evolved into a re-iteration of the transformational leadership approach, absorbing the conceptual merits, and more significantly, conceptual flaws of the latter. Notable critiques of transformational leadership theory, namely, a lack of conceptual clarity, over-reliance on quantitative methodologies and the ‘heroic bias,’ can similarly be raised against existing research on entrepreneurial leadership. To redress these issues, the conceptual, methodological and practical implications of the historical-comparative analysis are outlined, which includes avenues for further research – with and without key elements of transformational leadership theory. Originality/value The article is the first to discuss the historical evolution of entrepreneurial leadership as a concept in relation to transformational leadership theory, which has been influential in research on the former. In particular, the critical analysis illustrates how the conceptual evolution of entrepreneurial leadership has failed to acknowledge the significant limitations associated with transformational leadership theory, despite considerable application of it.

Transforming Challenges to Victories: An Inquiry on Transformational Leadership of School Leaders in the Public Elementary Schools

This study narrated the lived experiences of school heads in public elementary schools on transformational leadership. This employed qualitative phenomenological research. Ten transformational school leaders as participants, provided rich narratives that coalesced around three primary themes: fostering shared vision, setting high expectations and motivation, and innovative teaching practices. Alongside, coping strategies for the challenges associated with transformational leadership revealed three major themes: individualized support, collaboration and team building, and continuous professional development. Furthermore, the study identified two overarching learning insights derived from school heads' lived experiences: the need of emotional and mental well-being support. The Department of Education officials are urged to leverage the study's findings to refine its leadership programs and cultivate a leadership culture that aligns with contemporary educational needs and aspirations. Teachers, in turn, should understand the impact of transformative leadership style, be inspired with this approach, and appreciate that this could contribute to their growth, job satisfaction, and adaptability. Finally, school leaders must embrace transformational leadership approach. This approach not only fosters a positive and dynamic work culture but also contributes to improved teacher performance, student achievement, and overall educational success within the school community.

Exploring Challenges and Strategies for Improving the Quality of Education : Integrative Literature Review

The issue of low-quality education on a global scale, particularly pronounced in Indonesia, presents multifaceted challenges spanning from elementary to tertiary education levels. This study endeavors to explore these challenges comprehensively and proffer strategies aimed at ameliorating education quality. By conducting an extensive literature review comprising 18 articles sourced from esteemed databases including Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Google Scholar, a range of innovative solutions has been delineated. These encompass modular training paradigms, effective management methodologies within madrasahs, implementation of transformational leadership approaches, methodologies for fostering student engagement, integration of technology, and facilitation of innovative educators. Despite the intricate nature of the challenges encountered within the Indonesian education system, discernible prospects for innovation and enhancement persist. Active engagement of stakeholders, notably teachers and school principals, emerges as pivotal for instigating sustainable changes. Furthermore, the identification of research lacunae, notably in the domain of early childhood education, underscores the imperative for a more expansive research agenda. This study stands to significantly enrich the understanding of education challenges and pioneering strategies, thus laying a robust groundwork for future advancements in education quality.

Transformational Leadership Approach for Sustainable Christian Mission Engagement in the Community

The transformational leadership approach emphasizes the leader`s ability to inspire and persuade individuals towards a shared vision, fostering a sense of commitment and empowerment within the organization. In the context of Christian missions, this leadership style is particularly relevant as it aligns with the principles of servant leadership and the mission to bring about positive change in communities. Transformational Leadership in Christian Mission Engagement involves four crucial components: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. By inspiring and empowering individuals, leaders can foster a sense of ownership and commitment among team members, leading to increased motivation and dedication to the mission. Moreover, sustaining a transformational leadership approach requires ongoing effort and vigilance to ensure that the values and vision remain central to the mission`s activities. Therefore, the transformational leadership approach is instrumental in driving sustainable Christian mission engagement. By embodying fundamental principles such as inspiration, empowerment, and individualized support, leaders can cultivate a culture of commitment and resilience within their organizations. While challenges exist, the potential for a positive impact on mission outcomes makes transformational leadership an essential consideration for those involved in Christian missions.

Transformational leadership and public employee performance: The mediating roles of employee participation and public service motivation

Despite the growing attention given to the connection between transformational leadership (TL) and job performance (JP), the precise mechanisms driving this association remain inadequately understood. This research delves into diverse causal factors that elucidate the TL–JP relationship. Drawing upon both TL theory and self-determination theory, the study explores the mediating role of employee participation in developing performance measures (PM participation) and public service motivation in the TL–JP relationship. The survey encompassed 208 pairs of employees and their direct managers operating in 208 different public organizations in Vietnam. Employing partial least square regression, the study validates that PM participation and public service motivation partly mediate the TL–JP relationship. The findings furnish valuable insights for managers seeking to enhance the performance of public employees in Vietnam and within emerging economies characterized by comparable structures. Points for Practitioners This study advocates for public sector leaders to adopt a transformational leadership approach. It emphasizes the importance of encouraging employee participation in the design, implementation and improvement of performance measures. Such engagement is anticipated to boost public service motivation, subsequently contributing to increased work efficiency among employees.

Transformational Leadership of School Heads in Public Elementary Schools in Bacolod City, Philippines

Addressing the nation’s educational problems requires research on transformational leadership approaches in the Philippines. This study aims to provide information to help the education system develop efficient policies and interventions by recognizing context-specific variations among different schools. The focus is on measuring the extent of transformational leadership practices of school heads in public elementary schools in District V of the Division of Bacolod City. Using random sampling, 175 respondents were identified. The study employed descriptive and comparative research designs, utilizing an adapted, validated, and reliable survey questionnaire. Findings indicated that school heads were perceived to exhibit high level of transformational leadership, with Master Teachers and Grade 2 Teachers rating them very highly. The study concluded that there were no significant differences in leadership practices based on variables such as length of service, teaching position, marital status, and grade level taught. Generally, elementary school teachers assessed their school heads as transformational leaders. Supporting and developing transformational leadership among school heads is identified as a critical strategy for enhancing educational quality and overall school effectiveness. Transformational leaders are adept at identifying and meeting the unique needs of teachers, thereby increasing retention and job satisfaction. Such leadership fosters an environment conducive to learning and boosts teacher motivation. When school heads demonstrate transformational leadership qualities, they positively impact teacher morale and commitment. It is recommended to develop a training program and School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) sessions. These will guide school heads in implementing transformational leadership within their institutions, benefiting both teachers and students.

The Influence of Leadership Style on Junior High School Teacher Performance through the Work Environment in Batam City

Educational leadership is measured through leadership styles, including authoritarian, democratic, and transformational. The authoritarian leadership style emphasizes obedience, is democratic, involves participation, and is transformational to create positive change. Another important factor influencing teacher effectiveness is the work environment. This study aims to see the influence of leadership styles, specifically autocratic leadership, democratic leadership, and transformational leadership, on teachers’ performance through the work environment as an intermediate variable. The research method used is a quantitative descriptive method with a sampling technique using the Slovin formula available on the site (https: //www.statology.org/slovins-formula-calcator/,nd), and a sample of 400 teachers from public and private colleges in Batam city. The data collection technique used in this study is a questionnaire via Google Form and a data analysis technique using the SEM method. Analyze the relationship between leadership (authoritarian, democratic, and transformational), work environment, and teacher performance in public and private high schools in Batam City. The results show that democratic and transformational leadership have a positive and significant influence on the work environment and teacher performance. Meanwhile, authoritarian leaders do not have significant influence. The results of this research reflect the importance of a democratic and transformational leadership approach in improving the work environment and Enhancing teachers’ effectiveness during the Education 4.0 era. Adaptation is needed in education and school leadership to be relevant to the demands of an era characterized by high technology and rapid changes in the world of work.

Principals' Transformational Leadership Style in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Oyo State: Challenges and Prospects

The learning environment is greatly impacted by the leadership styles of principals, largely because of the fast-growing population and rising demand for high-quality education. Principals who choose transformational leadership can promote significant change and establish their schools as centres of excellence for learning and personal development as the global education landscape changes. The paper examines the opportunities and difficulties related to the transformational leadership approach used by principals in public senior secondary schools in Oyo State. The current state of transformational leadership practices among principals in public senior secondary schools in Oyo State was examined alongside the challenges they face and potential solutions. A comprehensive literature research was carried out to shed light on the advantages and challenges associated with the transformational leadership style of principals in Oyo State's public senior secondary schools. Based on the paper, principals encounter challenges such as resistance to change, resource constraints, teacher professional development, parent and community expectations and administrative obstacles while the prospects are cultural shift towards collaboration, creative resource management, empowered teacher leadership, community engagement and support and advocacy for educational reform. The Position Paper provides a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the challenges relating to transforming leadership in different learning environments, as well as an insight which can benefit education policymakers, administrators and researchers. In conclusion, this paper calls for collective efforts from all stakeholders in the education sector to promote and support transformational leadership in public senior secondary schools in Oyo State.

Transformational Educational Leadership Effect On Staff Members Engagement: The Mediating Impact Of Intrinsic Motivation

Staff member’s engagement has been at the core of consideration for top management and scholars who stated that staff member’s engagement can be a key driver of an organization's business success. Many scholars have found in recent researches that a transformational educational leadership approach has a beneficial connection with staff member’s engagement. Therefore, this research oriented to investigate the connection of transformational educational leadership on staff members engagement through the mediating role of figurehead intrinsic enthusiasm. Researchers examine the information from a sample of 338 elevated education staff members working in the elevated educational institutes in Ethiopia by means of structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor investigation (CFA) to examine the framed hypothesis. Afterward, the bootstrapping investigation was employed to verify the mediation examine in present research. The investigation manifested that transformational educational leadership approach had considered proficient impact on staff member’s engagement for the mediating role of intrinsic enthusiasm. The impact of transformational educational leadership on staff member’s engagement was found to be totally mediated by figurehead intrinsic enthusiasm. Hypothetically, present experiential investigation contributed to the novel knowledge on the exclusive mediating impacts of figurehead intrinsic motivation on the connections among transformational educational leadership and staff member’s engagement in the Ethiopia. Practically, present research has administrative connotation in the field of governmental administration, leadership and HRM.

Strategy for the Principal's Transformational Leadership Approach in Strengthening the Character of Indonesian Students

Strategy for the Principal's Transformational Leadership Approach in Strengthening the Character of Indonesian Students

Impact of Coaches’ Transformational Leadership on Soccer Players’ Satisfaction in Selected Ethiopian Super and National League Football Clubs

The primary goal of the current study was to determine how coaches’ transformational leadership philosophies affected player contentment on the selected Ethiopian Super League and National League football teams. A transformational leader encourages and inspires others to step outside of their comfort zones and find creative solutions to issues. A key factor in creating and sustaining player performance and athlete satisfaction is the coaching approach. The goal of the study was to ascertain how soccer players’ contentment with their particular football teams was impacted by coaches’ transformational leadership approaches. The study design was a correlational research design. The study subjects in the sample consisted of 227 soccer players. SPSS version 20.0 was used in this study for data entry, computation, and processing. The study results of independent t-tests and multiple linear regression models were revealed to be fit. Athlete satisfaction predicted by the regression model was significant and fit. The present study revealed that the national league’s mean score was lower than the super league’s mean in the independent t-test results. The study showed that the most crucial coach behavior to improve athletes’ satisfaction is transformational coaching leadership style. Because of this, the Ethiopian Football Federation and other regional football federations may consider how transformative leaders’ leadership philosophies affect athlete satisfaction.

Yeşil Dönüştürücü Liderlik Anlayışının İşletmelerin Yeşil Davranışlarına, Çevreye ve Yeşil Performanslarına Etkisi

The understanding of leadership which gives importance to green, that is, to the environment, today emerges as a green transformational leadership approach in the field of management and organization. The green transformational leadership approach is defined as a leadership model trying to protect the environment and providing the necessary behaviors along with the features which are covered by the transformational leadership approach. Green transformational leaders highlight the environmental values of the business, explain terms related to green business and aim to focus upon high-level environmental values. In the present study, it is probed to explain the meaning of green transformational leadership and how green behaviors of businesses make contribution to the environment and their performance and to contribute to the literature. Green transformational leadership is a leadership model which provides businesses an opportunity to solve problems related to their relationship and interaction with the environment and their impact upon economic performance. Namely, a transformational leader with green values motivates the followers and aims to provide organizational development by focusing on the issues which are beneficial to the organizational environment. Through the present study, it has been tried to draw a conceptual framework about green leadership and in this way make a contribution to the present literature. Although further studies on green transformational leadership which contributes to the emergence of green values are needed in the literature, it is thought that the present study, which aims to make a contribution to the literature theoretically, can shed light on related empirical studies.

Navigating Global Leadership Strategies for E-Enabling Technology Deployment

Objective: The objective of this research was to explore and understand the experiences of global corporate leaders in adopting e-enabling innovations and the associated leadership challenges. The research aimed to identify the leadership skills, knowledge, and practices that facilitate the transition from traditional operational models to leaner e-enabled approaches.
 
 Method: This qualitative phenomenological research engaged 20 global corporate leaders in an in-depth examination of their leadership experiences. The research focused on how these leaders employed their skills and knowledge to drive the transformation of their corporates into more efficient and interconnected entities through e-enabling technologies.
 
 Results: Four distinct themes emerged from the analysis of the corporate leaders’ experiences. The findings highlighted the significant influence of transformational leadership attributes combined with the e-leadership approach on the successful implementation of information technology initiatives. The leaders’ insights emphasized the transformative effects of their leadership on both corporate strategies and technological decisions. Additionally, the study revealed the identification of best practices and procedures that contribute to effective e-enabling technology adoption.
 
 Conclusion: Embracing e-enabling best practices and employing transformational leadership approaches have a positive impact on the quality of information technology implementations in corporate settings. The research underlines how leaders’ experiences can help them recognize the broader implications of their leadership styles on technology-driven decisions. Consequently, this recognition supports the development of effective strategies for successful e-enabling technology integration. Furthermore, the study highlights the necessity of aligning mentoring, training, and education strategies with corporate goals to enable the adoption of new e-leadership approaches. As organizations continue to navigate complex technological landscapes, the cultivation of 21st-century e-leadership skills become essential for effectively managing changes in team capabilities, processes, and knowledge management.

Transformational leadership for technology integration in schools: Empowering teachers to use technology in a more demanding way

The present study aims to investigate whether the transformational leadership practices of school principals support teachers in using digital technologies in a way that fosters students' engagement in cognitively demanding learning activities in class. To this end, teachers' positive beliefs about digital technology, their technical skills, the digital school infrastructure, and teachers' skills in teaching with digital technologies were investigated as relevant mediators of the relationship between transformational leadership and technology integration. Based on a survey of 2247 upper secondary education teachers in Switzerland, multilevel correlation and structural equation modeling analysis indicated that transformational leadership had a significant and positive impact on the digital school infrastructure, teachers' positive beliefs about digital technology, their technical skills, and their skills in teaching with digital technologies. In turn, all of these factors, except the digital school infrastructure, significantly and positively predicted higher levels of technology integration. These findings position principals’ transformational leadership approaches as crucial in supporting teachers as key players in technology integration in the classroom.

How transformational leadership, workplace spirituality and resilience enhance the service recovery performance of FLEs: a theoretical integration of COR theory and SDT

PurposeThe present study aims to explore the linkages among transformational leadership, workplace spirituality and frontline employee (FLE) service recovery performance in the aviation service industry. The resilience of individuals was taken as a mediator for the associations between transformational leadership as well as workplace spirituality and frontline employee's service recovery performance. The hypothesized research model was examined by integrating the principles of COR theory and the SDT perspective on psychological needs.Design/methodology/approachThe research model was evaluated via partial least squares (PLS). In particular, SmartPLS 3.0 software was utilized to examine anticipated correlations through a poll of 371 air service provider frontline employees.FindingsResults demonstrated that transformational leadership had a positive impact on both service recovery performance and spirituality in the workplace. The positive connection between workplace spirituality and service recovery performance was also supported. Further, the mediating role of an employee's resilience in these relationships was established. The paper provides a significant contribution with both theoretical and practical implications.Practical implicationsThe present research also provides some practical implications for the aviation industry. Since the aviation industry is a high-contact service industry, aviation frontline employees play a crucial role in service recovery strategies. Thus, air service providers need to provide these employees with ample resources to effectively handle service failures. Moreover, the service recovery performance of air service providers may benefit from the hiring of managers with strong transformational leadership styles. Therefore, these providers should take leadership style into account when recruiting, promoting and training supervisors. Managers should, among other activities, implement transformational leadership approaches, such as inspiring and motivating, establishing a supportive organizational climate, paying attention to employees' needs and engaging in active listening.Originality/valueThe current study contributes to the stream of research on SRP and the role of transformational leadership, workplace spirituality and resilience in service recovery in particular. Furthermore, by integrating the COR and SDT theories, the current study gives more real-world proof of the importance of leadership for organizations.

외식기업 관리자의 변혁적 리더십이 직무열의와 직무수행에 미치는 영향

This study aims to investigate the effect of transformational leadership by food service company managers on employee job engagement and performance. The study seeks to establish a theoretical foundation for transformational leadership in the restaurant industry, explore future-oriented ways for leaders to interact with organizational members, and enhance the efficiency of food service management. A Google online survey was conducted using a convenience sampling method on employees working at food service companies. The survey was distributed from November 26 to November 29, 2022, and 289 responses were statistically analyzed. The results of the hypothesis testing are as follows: First, transformational leadership has a positive effect on job engagement. Second, transformational leadership has a positive effect on job performance. Third, job engagement has little effect on job performance. Fourth, transformational leadership positively affects job performance through job engagement. Overall, these findings indicate that adopting a transformational leadership approach by food service company managers can significantly positively affect human resource management and organizational development.

Achieving organizational environmental citizenship behavior through green transformational leadership: a moderated mediation study

PurposeTransformational leadership has caught the significant attention of many academic scholars in the leadership domain. In recent studies, emphasis has been given on green transformational leaders who empower their subordinates, which, in turn, leads to employees’ discretionary behavior toward environmental management of the organization, which has been denoted as organizational environmental citizenship behavior. Organizational citizenship behavior has been strongly advocated as a means to improve the environmental performance of organizations. A green transformational leader encourages his subordinates to undertake activities that are beneficial to the organization’s environmental management, such as thinking about the sustainable development of the organization, solving environmental problems and contributing to the firm’s environmental performance. This study aims to investigate the domain of environmental leadership by examining the mechanism and conditions under which green transformational leaders induce organizational environmental citizenship behavior.Design/methodology/approachInformation technology (IT) firms across four major cities in India were considered for the survey to examine the proposed hypotheses. Online questionnaires were shared with 1,286 employees working across seven branches of IT companies. A total of 378 respondents completed the survey, but only 293 questionnaires were suitable for further analysis using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings of the study show that green transformational leadership promotes green empowerment and organizational citizenship behaviors toward the environment (OCBE) among the employees. It also reveals that environmental passion plays a key role in promoting eco-initiative and eco-helping behavior among the employees when they are empowered for green practices. Also, the influence of resource commitment fosters eco-civic engagement among the employees.Practical implicationsResults hold strong implications for human resource managers on how green transformational leadership approaches can help trigger organizational citizenship behavior among employees. Also, understanding the impact of green empowerment on employees’ involvement in extra-role behavior will help organizations to develop strategies to strengthen their sense of empowerment toward green practices.Originality/valueThis study attempts to investigate the impact of green transformational leadership on employees’ OCBE and the mechanisms through and conditions under which green transformational leadership may impact the indicators of OCBE. The study proposes a mechanism and social and psychological conditions that can potentially explain the linkages between green transformational leadership and OCBE: green empowerment, resource commitment and environmental passion.

The Impact of Transformational Leadership Style on Nurses' Job Satisfaction: An Integrative Review.

The argument about whether leadership style affects nurses' job satisfaction is centered around the impact of different leadership styles on the work environment and the quality of care provided by nurses. Therefore, this review was primarily aimed at assessing the impact of transformational leadership style on the job satisfaction of hospital nurses. This is an integrative review conducted according to the Whittemore and Knafl's framework. Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Research4Life, and APA PsychInfo. In addition, studies were included through hand-searching from different sources of grey literature and a reference list of identified articles. All English articles published between 2012 and 2023 reporting the impact of transformational leadership style on nurses' job satisfaction were eligible for inclusion. Seventeen articles were included in the review, of which 16 were cross-sectional studies, while one was mixed. The majority (n = 12) of the studies were conducted in at least two or more healthcare settings, with a total of 5841 nurses. Almost all (n = 16) articles reported the positive influence of transformational leadership on nurses' job satisfaction. In addition, the transformational leadership style was reported to have a positive impact on nurses' intentions to stay at work, quality care, and patient outcomes. By adopting a transformational leadership approach within clinical environments, there is a potential to boost nurses' job satisfaction.