Transformational Leadership: Its Impact on Employee Performance (Case Study on Private College In Bandung)

Abstract

This research investigates how transformational leadership affects employee performance. The study posits that transformational leadership, encompassing idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration, boosts employee engagement and their contributions to the organization. Employing a qualitative methodology, data was primarily gathered through questionnaires. These outcomes confirm that transformational leadership plays a key role in improving various facets of employee performance, such as work volume and quality, punctuality, attendance, and collaborative skills. The findings align with the theories of Bass & Avolio and the performance metrics suggested by Mathis & Jackson. Consequently, this study advocates for the implementation of transformational leadership as a strategic method to increase organizational efficiency and employee output.The effect of transformative leadership on worker performance at a private institution in Bandung, Indonesia, is investigated in this qualitative study. The study explores how leaders drive transformation by embodying strong values, igniting passion, promoting innovation, and attending to individual needs —are viewed and experienced within the particular context of the college through semi-structured interviews with faculty and staff. The research intends to ascertain how various leadership practices affect workers' willpower, job satisfaction, and output. The intention of the research is to presentgaining a comprehensive view of how transformative leadership functions and its impact on the general performance and the overall efficacy of the institution by examining the lived experiences and viewpoints of its staff. It is anticipated that the results will advance knowledge of how transformational leadership may be developed and used in higher education settings to improve worker productivity and organizational success.