Transformational leadership and employee satisfaction
Transformational leadership and employee satisfaction
Author(s): Alisa Mujkić, Dževad Šehić, Zijada Rahimić, Jasmin JusićSubject(s): Business Economy / Management, Human Resources in Economy, Business Ethics
Published by: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Ekonomski fakultet u Osijeku
Keywords: Transformational leadership; transactional leadership; charismatic leadership; employee satisfaction;
Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of this paper was to carry out an empirical research on whether transformational leadership,in comparison to other contemporary leadership styles, contributes to higher employee satisfaction levels. In total, 399 respondents took part in this research, which was conducted in companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany. This was the starting point to identify the dominant leadership style in each of the two countries. Using a nonparametric Mann-Whitney test, it was proved that there is a statistically significant difference in employee satisfaction under transformational leadership as opposed to the transactional and charismatic styles. After a detailed research of the literature, it became apparent that research on this subject is scarce. Accordingly, presenting transformational leadership and its influence on employee satisfaction was a particular challenge.
- Issue Year: 27/2014
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 259-270
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English