The Impact of Charismatic Leadership on the Organizational Performance in Travel Agencies

Abstract

The aim of the study is to find out the impact of charismatic leadership behaviors on organizational performance. This explanatory study analyzes the impact of charismatic leadership on organizational performance for tourism managers in Egypt. This research investigates charismatic leadership behaviors (unconventional behavior, strategic visioning, sensitivity to the environment, and sensitivity to organizational members' needs)on organizational performance. Based on a quantitative study, 344 questionnaires were distributed. The result indicated that the charismatic leadership behaviors (unconventional behavior, strategic visioning, sensitivity to the environment, and sensitivity to organizational members' needs) impact on organizational performance positively.