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Title: The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Employee Motivation: Exploring the Mediating Role of Procedural Justice
Authors: Khan Bahadar, Gullalie Anum Khan, Maryam Imad, Shakeel Khan
Journal: International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs (IJBEA)
Publisher: Global Illuminators
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2023
Volume: 8
Issue: 3
Language: English
DOI: 10.24088/IJBEA-2023-830017
Keywords: transformational leadershipMotivation and Procedural Justice
The domains of business and economics are paying increasing attention to transformational leadership, work motivation, and procedural justice because of their benefits to company, which include improved performance, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and productivity. The present study examined the direct and indirect effects of transformational leadership on job motivation. Using procedural justice as a mediating tool, the indirect impact of transformational leadership on job motivation was examined. 42 individuals took part in the University of Peshawar’s data gathering procedure. The findings demonstrate that transformational leadership enhances work motivation and that it plays a major mediating role in the relationship between procedural fairness and motivation at work. There were also remarks on future directions and limits of the study. Study suggests that in order to increase employee motivation and gain financial rewards, managers should hold a transformational leadership style.
To examine the direct and indirect effects of transformational leadership on employee motivation, with procedural justice acting as a mediating factor.
Quantitative study using questionnaires administered to 42 employees at the University of Peshawar. Convenience sampling was employed. Measures included the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-form 5x-short) for transformational leadership, a 6-item scale by Kuvass and Dysvik for motivation, and a 5-item version from Moorman for procedural justice. Data analysis involved regression and correlation.
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The study supports the hypothesis that transformational leadership enhances employee motivation. The findings also confirm that procedural justice plays a significant mediating role, suggesting that fair organizational procedures are crucial for translating transformational leadership into increased employee motivation. The research contributes to understanding the interplay between these constructs, particularly within an academic institution.
Transformational leadership positively influences employee motivation.
Procedural justice is positively associated with work motivation.
Procedural justice acts as a partial mediator in the relationship between transformational leadership and work motivation.
Transformational leadership is a key driver of employee motivation, and procedural justice is an important mediator in this relationship. Organizations should prioritize transformational leadership styles and ensure fair processes to foster higher employee motivation and achieve positive organizational outcomes.
- The study was conducted at the University of Peshawar. (Confirmed by text)
- 42 employees participated in the data collection. (Confirmed by text)
- The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-form 5x-short) was used to measure transformational leadership. (Confirmed by text)
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