Transforming Performance: The Significance of Transformational Leadership
Transformasi Prestasi: Kepentingan Kepimpinan Transformational
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https://doi.org/10.53840/ejpi.v11i2.200Keywords:
Employee performance, idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized considerationAbstract
In the contemporary organizational landscape, effective leadership is essential for fostering employee enthusiasm, engagement, and performance. This research aims to investigate the dynamic relationship between transformational leadership and job performance from the employees' perspective. Transformational leadership, characterized by its ability to inspire and empower employees towards shared goals, contrasts with transactional styles by emphasizing idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected through questionnaires distributed to employees across various departments in a company located in Bandar Baru Bangi. The survey focused on the four key dimensions of transformational leadership and their impact on employee performance. The results were analyzed using Pearson correlation, indicate significant positive correlations between all dimensions of transformational leadership and employee performance. The findings emphasize the importance of transformational leadership in enhancing employee performance. Leaders who demonstrate charismatic behavior, inspire with a compelling vision, provide personalized support, and stimulate creativity can significantly improve employee performance. This study provides valuable insights for human resource practitioners seeking to leverage transformational leadership to boost employee performance and achieve organizational success. By adopting transformational practices, leaders can foster a motivated, engaged, and high-performing workforce, thereby driving organizational growth and sustainability.
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