scholarly journals The Effect of Transformational Leadership on Employees' Attitude by Considering the Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment (Case Study: Municipality of Karaj, Region 1)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahsa Panahbehagh ◽  
Mehrdad Hosseini Shakib
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Normal Test ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This research was conducted to investigate the relation between transformational leadership and staff's attitudes with consideration of the mediating role in psychological empowerment. The purpose was applied type and the method used in this research was descriptive-survey. To collect the relevant data in this study, Sung's staff attitude standard questionnaire (2006), Bass & Alluvium's Transformational Leadership Questionnaire (2000) and Spreitzer's Psychological Capital Questionnaire (1998) were used. The reliability of each questionnaire was 0.786.0.802 and 0.799, respectively. The population studied was the staff and managers of the municipality in Region 1, Karaj with 280 persons. Regarding to their limited number, 162 individuals were selected randomly to determine the sample size using the Morgan table and the questionnaire was distributed among these individuals. To collect the information and data required to evaluate the research's hypotheses, a questionnaire and statistical analysis software as SPSS and LISREL were evaluated. At the inferential level, inferential techniques such as Kolmogorov-Smirnov's normal test, Pearson correlation test, and structural equation modeling were used to test the hypotheses. Based on the results, the studied hypotheses were accepted.

scholarly journals The effect of transformational leadership on nonfamily international intrapreneurship behavior in family firms: the mediating role of psychological empowerment

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giang Thi Thuy Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Driving Mechanism ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role

PurposeThe study aims to reveal the effects of transformational leadership on nonfamily employee international intrapreneurship with the mediating role of psychological empowerment.Design/methodology/approachThe study sample consists of 379 employees at 132 family export and import firms in Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam. The data is analyzed by a partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe paper reveals that transformational leadership had a positive and significant influence on nonfamily employee international intrapreneurship. The effect of transformational leadership on international intrapreneurship is strongly mediated by psychological empowerment.Practical implicationsFamily firms would have to form the architecture and mechanisms for supporting the dedication of nonfamily international intrapreneurship actions with transformational leadership and psychological empowerment.Originality/valueThe paper grants the driving mechanism of the transformational leadership on nonfamily employee international intrapreneurship through the mediating role of employee psychological empowerment in the context of family businesses in an emerging market.

The Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment in the Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Organizational Identification of Employees

2020 ◽  
pp. 002188632092095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suchandra Bose ◽  
Bhaswati Patnaik ◽  
Seemita Mohanty
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

The study examined the association between transformational leadership and organizational identification of employees. The relationship between transformational leadership and psychological empowerment and the possible mediating role of psychological empowerment in the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational identification of employees was also studied. A hypothesized model was developed to examine the relationship between the constructs. Sample for the study comprised 199 employees from the IT sector. Instruments used were Multi-factor Leadership Questionnaire, Smidts et al.’s (2001) Organizational Identification Questionnaire and Spreitzer’s (1995) Psychological Empowerment Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS and structural equation modeling in AMOS. It was indicated that transformational leadership had positive and significant impact on organizational identification as well as psychological empowerment of employees. Psychological empowerment acting as a mediator between these two constructs was established. It was found that the developed model would pave way for more attention toward psychological empowerment among leaders and employees in organization.

Why does leader attention scope matter for innovation ambidexterity? The mediating role of transformational leadership

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 912-935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Zheng ◽  
Zhiying Liu ◽  
Xiuyuan Gong
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Upper Echelons Theory ◽  
Attention Scope ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the role leader attention plays in the nurture of transformational leadership (TL) behavior, as well as the mechanism by which TL affects innovation ambidexterity, this research empirically studied the relationship between leader attention scope (LAS) and innovation ambidexterity (exploratory innovation and exploitative innovation) through the mediating role of TL. Further, the moderating effect of environmental dynamism (ED) on the relationship between TL and innovation ambidexterity was examined. Design/methodology/approach Empirical study was adopted by distributing questionnaires to high echelon leaders in mainland China to assess related variables. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the relationships of the variables based on the 188 returned questionnaires. Findings The results show that LAS had a positive effect on innovation ambidexterity, and the relationship was partially mediated by TL. ED negatively moderated the relationship between TL and innovation ambidexterity. Practical implications The results suggest that upper echelon leaders receive more unfamiliar, outward-oriented, and source-diverse information to broaden their attention scope. The broad outlook they get obliges them to engage in TL behavior which is beneficial for innovation ambidexterity. Originality/value Based on upper echelons theory, this research reveals the realization mechanism of innovation ambidexterity from the perspectives of leader attention and leadership behavior. This paper avoids the previous research limitation of prevalently employing demographic measurements to substitute for leaders’ psychological processes. The study of LAS also explains the formation mechanism of TL. ED is considered to examine the effectiveness of TL.

scholarly journals Relationship of Academic Vitality, Academic Self-efficacy, and Metacognitive Skills with Lifelong Learning Concerning Mediating role of Study Approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Marzieh Khamisabadi ◽  
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Seyed Reza Mirmehdi ◽  
Ali Reza Merati ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

Background: Nowadays, learning is one of the most important factors in the lives of human beings. Lifelong learning and its effective variables are the topics of discussion in the contemporary era. In this regard, the present study was done to investigate the relationship between academic vitality, academic self-efficacy, and metacognitive skills, and lifelong learning concerning the mediating role of study approaches among students of Payame Noor University, Kangavar branch in the academic year 2016-2017. Methods: A random sampling method was used to select the participants. The sample size was determined to be 168 students. The required data were collected using the Academic Vitality Inventory, the Self-efficacy Scale, the Metacognition Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST), and the Lifelong Learning Inventory. In total, 128 questionnaires were completely filled out and collected. Results: The results were analyzed using the Pearson Correlation and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using PLS and SPSS v. 20 software. The results showed that the model suitably fitted the data. The main research hypothesis was accepted at the 0.002 significance level. Academic self-efficacy, study approaches and skills, and metacognitive skills were directly correlated with lifelong learning (r=0.436, p=0.001). Conclusion: Education and emphasis on study give incentives for lifelong learning. In a normal situation, no relationship was found between lifelong learning and other factors.

How transformational leadership facilitates radical and incremental innovation: the mediating role of individual psychological capital

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 205-222
Author(s):  
Phong Ba Le
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Incremental Innovation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Service Firms ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role

PurposeGiven the important role of innovation capability in helping firms to innovate and adapt to a fast-paced and unpredictable environment, the purpose of this study is to investigate and deepen knowledge of how transformational leadership affects radical and incremental innovation via the mediating role of positive psychological capital.Design/methodology/approachThe paper used structural equation modeling and cross-sectional design to test proposal hypotheses based on the empirical data collected from 379 participants in 89 manufacturing and service firms.FindingsThe results of this study revealed the positive and significant influence of transformational leadership on radical and incremental innovation. The findings highlighted the mediating role of individual psychological capital in the relationship between transformational leadership and aspects of innovation capability.Practical implicationsOrganizations should invest and stress on practicing transformational leadership style for their managers/directors to foster and enhance individual psychological capital and innovation capabilities.Originality/valueThe paper has extended theory of innovation management by discussing and highlighting the important role of transformational leadership and psychological capital in fostering specific aspects of innovation namely radical and incremental innovation.

How transformational leadership facilitates innovation capability: the mediating role of employees' psychological capital

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Lei ◽  
Lathong Leaungkhamma ◽  
Phong Ba Le
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the effects of transformational leadership on individuals and organization’s innovation capability via the mediating role of employees' positive psychological capital (Psy-Cap) namely self-efficacy and optimism.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation modeling (SEM) is used to test proposal hypotheses through the empirical data collected from 330 participants at 90 firms in Vietnam.FindingsThe research findings revealed that self-efficacy and optimism significantly mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and innovation capabilities. In addition, self-efficacy has a greater impact on innovation capabilities compared with the effect of optimism.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the important role of practicing transformational leadership style to nurture and foster both employees' positive psychology sources and firms' innovation capability.Originality/valueThe paper has significantly advanced and deepened our understanding of how transformational leaders connect with employees to nurture and develop one of the most special aspects of human resource in contemporary working environment called employees' positive Psy-Cap for stimulating firm's innovation capabilities.

Transformational leadership and non-family employee intrapreneurial behaviour in family-owned firms: the mediating role of adaptive culture and psychological empowerment

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huynh Thi Thuy Giang ◽  
Luu Tien Dung
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Adaptive Culture

PurposeThe purpose of the present study is to examine the direct impact of transformational leadership on non-family employee intrapreneurial behaviour and through a mediating role of corporate adaptive culture and psychological empowerment in family-owned firms.Design/methodology/approachThe study’s sample consisted of 368 key role non-family employees at 109 family export and import firms in the Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam. The data is analysed using a partial least square–structural equation model (PLS-SEM).FindingsThis paper shows that transformational leadership had a positive and significant influence on non-family employee intrapreneurial behaviour directly and via adaptive corporate culture and psychological empowerment as a mediating influence mechanism.Practical implicationsFamily-owned firms might balance the need to maintain traditional core values and requires innovation through the development of human capital with non-family employee intrapreneurship.Originality/valueThis paper grants a unique approach to studying intrapreneurial behaviour in the context of the family-owned business.

scholarly journals The Role of Transformational Leadership and Knowledge Management in Organizational Innovation of Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-53
Author(s):  
Hamid Rad ◽  
◽  
Sakineh Shahi ◽  
Ahmad Fazeli ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intellectual Stimulation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Validity Assessment

One of the most significant prerequisites for an innovative school is the presence of transformational leaders and knowledge sharing. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the transformational leadership on organizational innovation with the mediating role of knowledge management. It applied research by orientation, descriptive research by purpose, survey research by strategy, causal research by nature, and a questionnaire in terms of data collection methods. Data were collected from 265 school principals, expert officers and deputy managers at the Department of Education of Dasht-e Azadegan county, Khuzestan province, Iran. As the target population was small, census sampling was adopted and all the 265 members participated in the survey. For data collection, the Multifactor Leadership, Organizational Innovation, and Knowledge Management Questionnaires were used, whose reliability (using Cronbach’s alpha) was estimated to be 0.89, 0.93, and 0.91, respectively. Factor analysis was used for validity assessment. For data analysis, structural equation modeling in Amos software was employed. The results showed that components of intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, inspirational motivation, and individualized consideration, both directly and through the mediating role of knowledge management, influence organizational innovation of schools.

THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR

2020 ◽  
pp. 2150014
Author(s):  
HAZEM ALDABBAS ◽  
ASHLY PINNINGTON ◽  
ABDELMOUNAIM LAHRECH
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Innovative Work ◽  
Innovative Work Behaviour ◽  
The Relationship

Knowledge sharing (KS) is often considered central to encouraging innovative work behaviour (IWB). We concentrate specifically on the relationship between KS and IWB through the mediating role of psychological empowerment (PE). A stratified sampling method was employed for three organisations operating in the services sector. We obtained 340 completed survey returns from employees. Based on a framework informed by social exchange theory (SET), structural equation modeling (SEM) was implemented to examine the research model and the mediation effect. The main finding is a significant positive relationship between KS and PE from one side and PE and IWB from the other. In addition, there is a significant relationship between KS and IWB. It is concluded that PE partially mediates the relationship between KS and IWB. We recommend that researchers and practitioners further investigate the contribution of KS to promoting PE and IWB that enhance organisational performance.

scholarly journals Transformational leadership and organizational commitment

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imen Keskes ◽  
Jose M. Sallan ◽  
Pep Simo ◽  
Vicenc Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Member Exchange

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose and to test three models in order to examine the mechanisms through which dimensions of transformational leadership influence different forms of organizational commitment by testing the possible mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) dimensions. Design/methodology/approach The participants in this study are represented by 427 senior executive French employees having a university degree and minimum two years of work experience in their current organization. The relationships between different variables were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings The results indicate that the dimensions of LMX mediated the relationships between the dimensions of transformational leadership and organizational commitment dimensions. The contribution dimension of LMX acts as a consequence, rather than an antecedent of commitment. These findings are important since they may serve as a bind between leadership dimensions and the kind of organizational commitment that each of these dimensions can generate in followers. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first empirical study that tests the interaction of transformational leadership and LMX on organizational commitment in a French context. The originality of this work leads on investigating these three concepts as multidimensional constructs and focusing on the mediating role of LMX in the relationship between dimensions of transformational leadership and different forms of organizational commitment which can be considered as a novelty in the field of research in this area. As a result, this study addresses concerns about that lack of academic research on the mechanisms by which transformational leaders influence the organizational commitment of their followers.

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