¶ … thematic analysis of literature in order to influence of transformational leadership on organizational outcome. The data is identified from relevant literature on organizational behavior and then used in the creation of a more coherent picture. Recommendations and conclusion is then presented on the benefits of transformational leaders to various organizations.
The concept of transformational leadership has been suggested to lead to an improvement in the level of organizational outcomes (Tucker & Russell, 2004). The work of Bass (1994) indicates that transformational leadership comprises of four main elements. That is; individualized consideration, idealized influence, inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation. In this paper, we investigate if indeed transformational leadership enhances the level of organizational outcomes.
Research questions
This paper will be guided by the following research questions
What are the effects of leadership in general on organizational performance?
2. What are the ways in which leadership can be used in enhancing organizational performance?
3. What are the attributes of transformational leadership that are necessary in realizing organizational success?
4. What is the impact of transformational leadership on follower satisfaction?
5. What is the impact of transformational leadership in the level of organizational commitment?
Literature review
Extant literature has been dedicated to the concept of transformational leadership and its influence on employees (followers).The impact of transformational leadership on the level of follower satisfaction has been widely studied (Koh, Steers and Terborg, Hater & Bass,1995).The effects of transformational leadership on the level of organizational commitment has also been evaluated (Barling et al., 1996)
Conceptual framework
The concept of transformational theory was pioneered in the late periods of the 20th century by Burns in his work on political leader's analysis (Burns,1987).Before this work, most of the attention was focused on the examination of the approaches of various leaders who successfully managed to transform their organizations. Burns successfully characterized the concept of transformational leadership as one that "occurs when one or more persons engage with others in such a way that leaders and followers raise one another to higher levels of motivation and morality" (Burns, 1987,p. 20). In his analysis, he believed that the efforts of a transformational leader could effectively raise the followers from their lower levels to higher levels of needs as proposed in Maslow's (1954) hierarchy of needs.
The work of Bass (1985) then refined as well as expanded the already existing leadership theories of Burns. Bass however said that a leader is an individual who motivates his followers in order to do more things that they originally intended to do (Bass,1985,p.20). He pointed out that this level of motivation could easily be achieved by the effectively elevating the level of awareness on the importance of various outcomes as well as ways of reaching them. He also indicated that leaders are able to encourage their followers to act beyond their self-interest for the team or the entire organization.
A more refined as well as refined version of the transformational leadership theory by Burn has been employed in various organizational setups since 1980s (Waldman, Avolio, & Bebb, 1987; Bass, 1985).
The application of this theory is focused on the exchange that occurs between leaders and the organization which they lead. The concept of transformational leadership when applied to an organization serves as a means of crating as well as sustaining an atmosphere for the building of human capacity through the identification and the development of core values while unifying the purpose necessary for liberating the human potential. It also generates an increase in the level of capacity and development of leadership. In the process, it utilizes an interaction that is focused on the design of an organization as well as the building of increased interconnectedness as pointed out by Hickman (1997,p.2).
The role of transitional leaders is to bring about economic and human transformation. In a given organization, the work in generating missions, visions, goals as well as culture all of which contributes to the capacity of an individual, group as well as organization to serve its purpose by practicing its values (Hickman,1997).
The reliable leaders should be able to generate a high level of commitment from all of their followers which capable of generating a high level of commitment (Bass, Waldman et al., 1987). Extant literature has discussed the connection that exists between transformational leadership and the efficiency of organizational operations. Yet again, transformational leadership has been linked to several organizational outcomes like employee commitment (Barling, Weber, & Kelloway, 1996). Job satisfaction (Koh, Steers, & Terborg, 1995). The work of Bryman (1992) indicated that transformational leadership is related positively to several organizational outcomes such as the level of perceived efforts, job satisfaction as well as organizational citizenship behaviors. According to the work of Trice and Beyer (1993) as well...
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