NAVIGATING AMBIGUITY: THE ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ENHANCING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
NAVIGATING AMBIGUITY: THE ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ENHANCING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Author(s): Sergiu URSAN, Daniela Victoria Zaharia, Adriana ProdanSubject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Academia de Studii Economice - Centrul de Cercetare in Administratie si Servicii Publice (CCASP)
Keywords: leadership; job performance; job satisfaction; ambiguity tolerance;
Summary/Abstract: The present paper is an exploratory study examining the implications of transformational leadership and ambiguity tolerance on job performance. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of how various aspects of transformational leadership and employees’ tolerance for ambiguity influence organizational outcomes. The study seeks to evaluate the assumption that employee performance varies as a function of ambiguity tolerance and the different dimensions of transformational leadership. Data were collected from 119 Romanian employees using a set of standardized questionnaires assessing transformational leadership, ambiguity tolerance, and work performance.The findings support the premise that transformational leadership and a high tolerance for uncertainty positively affect employee performance. Performance is notably enhanced by a strong vision, motivating communication, intellectual stimulation, supportive leadership, and direct recognition from leaders. Overall, the results provide evidence for the value of transformational leadership in improving organizational performance and effectively managing uncertainty
Journal: Management Research and Practice
- Issue Year: 17/2025
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 45-52
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
