Can transformational leadership influence on teachers’ commitment towards organization, teaching profession, and students learning? A quantitative analysis

Ibrahim, Mohammed Sani; Ghavifekr, Simin; Ling, Sii; Siraj, Saedah; Azeez, Mohd Ibrahim K.

doi:10.1007/s12564-013-9308-3

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“…This finding is also consistent with studies by Ibrahim et al (2014);Aydin, Savier, and Uysal (2013);and Selamat, Nordin, and Adnan (2013) that found there is a significant relationship between headmaster's transformational leadership and the level of the teachers' commitment for the organization. Charismatic leader is www.ccsenet.org/ies…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Commitments are variables that are used to measure employee relationship with the organization. Commitment also has relationships with loyalty, obedience and satisfaction towards the organization (Ibrahim et al, 2014;Selamat, Nordin, & Adnan, 2013;Meyer & Allen, 1997). …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, a school's academic success is very dependent on school leader. Previous studies also showed that school leaders had links with academic success either directly or indirectly (Ibrahim et al, 2014;Leithwood & Mascall, 2008;Hallinger, 2007;Mortimore, 1995;Purkey & Smith, 1983).…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Transformational leadership as a leadership approach adopted by the headmaster (Head teachers in primary schools in Malaysia) is an important element in students' excellence and schools success. The success of a school depends on the leadership style practiced at the school (Ibrahim et al, 2014;Aydin, Savier, & Uysal, 2013;Ibrahim & Wahab, 2012;Ghani, Rahman, & Zohir, 2008;Hussein, 2005;Mortimore, 1995). Indeed, the success of the education system is the result of hard work and dedication of principals (Head teachers in secondary schools in Malaysia), headmasters, administrators, teachers and support staff who are the core strength of the school.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Headmasters’ Transformational Leadership and Their Relationship with Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and Teachers’ Commitments

Wahab¹,

Fuad²,

Ismail³

et al. 2014

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This study aimed to determine the level of transformational leadership practices by headmasters in the primary national schools in the district of Temerloh, Malaysia. The four dimensions of Transformational Leadership studied were fostering the ideal influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulating and individual consideration. The study also looks at the level of teachers' job satisfaction and teachers 'commitments as well as the relationship with the practice of transformational leadership by headmasters. The respondents consisted of 240 teachers working in 10 primary schools in the district of Temerloh, Pahang. The data obtained was processed using SSPS program version 12.0 and were analyzed using descriptive and multivariate. The result of the study showed that the practice of transformational leadership by headmasters in the district of Temerloh, Malaysia, was at a high level and teacher's job satisfaction was high too, and there exist a significant relation between the level of transformation leadership and teachers' job satisfaction while teachers' commitments were average. However, the results of the study showed a significant relation between the level of transformational leadership and teachers work commitment. The implication of this study is that leaders should always ensure their high performance leadership to have a significant relationship with staff's satisfaction and school staff's commitment.

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Headmasters’ Transformational Leadership and Their Relationship with Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and Teachers’ Commitments

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Fuad²,

Ismail³

et al. 2014

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“…It is consistent with previous studies (Ali & Farid, 2016;Ibrahim, Ghavifekr, Ling, Siraj, & Azeez, 2014;Shurbagi, 2014). Saeed et al (2013) in their study mentioned that leadership is an essential factor that could enhance organizational commitment in higher education especially among the academic staff.…”

Section: Malaysian Online Journal Of Educational Management (Mojem) Dsupporting

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The Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Organisational Commitment in Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak

Buda¹,

Ling²

2017

MOJEM

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It is believed that without high-performing leaders in an educational organization as well as committed academic staff, student academic achievement would be affected, the management will collapse and the overall quality of education will deteriorate. Hence, this research explores the relationship between transformational leadership styles of Heads of Departments and organizational commitment of academic staff in Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak. A total of 165 academic staff from eight major departments were involved in this quantitative research. The findings showed that the Heads of Departments practiced a high level of transformational leadership styles. Besides that, the level of organizational commitment among the academic staff was proven to be high. The findings also revealed that a significant relationship existed between transformational leadership style of Heads of Departments and organizational commitment of academic staff in Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak. This research contributes to the development of an organization by encouraging other polytechnics to practice transformational leadership style to ensure academic staff commitment leading to a more effective and sustainable organization.

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Do Employees Leave Companies or Do Employees Leave Managers?

McCrae¹

2020

Perf. Improv.

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There is a relationship among leaders and employee engagement that affects organizational performance. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the perceptions of employees on engagement and the impact of leadership engagement behaviors. An examination of 15 employees explored perceptions and lived experiences. Performance Improvement Practitioners can use this study to develop strategies for implementing engagement solutions. The purpose was to determine need or opportunity for prevention of employee disengagement in the workplace.

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Can transformational leadership influence on teachers’ commitment towards organization, teaching profession, and students learning? A quantitative analysis

Cited by 35 publications

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Headmasters’ Transformational Leadership and Their Relationship with Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and Teachers’ Commitments

Headmasters’ Transformational Leadership and Their Relationship with Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and Teachers’ Commitments

The Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Organisational Commitment in Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak

Do Employees Leave Companies or Do Employees Leave Managers?

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