The Impact of leadership styles on organizational performance: Transformational Leadership

Bekzat Karimullin

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

The research aim was an identification of transformational leadership impact to organizational performance. Current work investigated correlation between existing literature and current transformational leadership practices among various industries in Czech Republic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 participants, and complementary questionnaires were spread among interview respondents. 2 managers and 5 employees from various industries participated in interviews and questionnaires. Results showed a strong correlation between established literature and transformational leadership practices. Transformational leadership style indirectly influenced organizational performance through mediation of employee motivation and positive environment. Methodology approach and relatively small sample size created limitations for generalizability of the research. The outcomes were in line with existing knowledge and proved accuracy of the chosen transformational leadership theories. The results provided better understanding of effective strategies that influence to organizational productivity.

Keywords

Transformational leadership, Leadership styles, Organizational performance, Interview, Correlation

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 19. 3. 2024

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Jared Daniel Jacques
• Reader: John McKeown

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Bachelor programme:
Business Administration