Dr. Ibrahim Alkandi1*, Dr. Abdullah Alkhoraif2, Wafi Albalawim3, Dr. Mohammed Arshad Khan4
1Associate Professor. Department of Business Administration, College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University
2Assistance professor. Department of Business Administration College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University
3Associate Professor. MIS Department, College of Business Administration. King Saud University
4Assistance professor. Department of Accountancy, College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Saudi Electronic University
Volume: 16 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 90-108 | September 2024 | https://doi.org/10.54940/ss94191843 | PDF
Received: 13/10/2023 | Revised: 18/12/2023 | Accepted: 14/02/2024
Corresponding Author: [email protected]
Abstract
This research paper aims to discover the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational performance through the mediating role of organizational trust. A quantitative method was employed through questionnaires survey to collect the data. The questionnaires were designed using google forms and distributed among employees. The sample consisted of employees working in variety of industrial sector in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province. A total of 226 male and female participants responded to the questionnaires. In according to the literature and theoretical background, an integrated theoretical framework has been developed. The structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to examine the framework to test the hypothesis. The study found a significant influence of transformational leadership on organizational performance. The study also found that transformational leadership significantly influences organizational trust. However, the study found no significant influence on the mediating role of organizational trust. Theoretical contribution of this research has been witnessed with the developed theoretical model, where managerial implications have been highlighted to serve business.
Keywords
transformational leadership, organizational performance, organizational trust, mediating effect, Saudi Industrial Sector
How to Cite
Alkandi, I., Alkhoraifrai, A., Albalawim, W., & Khan, M. (2024). Transformational Leadership and firm performance: The Mediating effect of Organizational trust. Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Social Sciences,Vol 16(3),pp 90-108. https://doi.org/10.54940/ss94191843
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