A Quantitative Study on the Effects of Transformational Leadership on Work Performance and Affective Commitment

Regina  Sontousidad,; Romulo  Doronio,

A Quantitative Study on the Effects of Transformational Leadership on Work Performance and Affective Commitment

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

Transformational leadership is characterized by leaders who inspire and motivate their followers to achieve higher levels of performance and commitment. The study utilized a sample of 185 teachers and 19 administrators from various schools within Mawab District and collected data through surveys measuring transformational leadership behaviors, work performance measures, and affective commitment levels. Results from the study revealed a negative relationship between transformational leadership and both work performance and affective commitment. Specifically, employees who perceived their leaders to exhibit transformational leadership behaviors reported lower levels of work performance and affective commitment. This unexpected finding suggests that the traditional positive association between transformational leadership and employee outcomes may not hold true in all organizational contexts or for all employees.

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