Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of transformational leadership on organizational performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa. The specific objectives were to establish the effect of individualized consideration on organizational performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa, to determine the effect of idealized influence on organizational performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital, to identify the effect of inspirational motivation on organizational performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa and to investigate the effect of intellectual stimulation on organization performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa. The research hypotheses were derived from the literature review. The theoretical background of transformational leadership was analyzed to link it to the study. The conceptual framework was illustrated to discuss the research variables of the study after which an empirical review was undertaken to identify research gaps. A Case Survey approach was adopted for the study for a target population of 500 employees. Stratified random sampling technique was applied after which Slovin formula was uses to arrive at a sample size of 212 respondents. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was then organized and coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Spearman rank correlation coefficient test was used to measure the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The study found out that there existed an average positive relationship between individualized consideration and organizational performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa. Further, supervisors helped employees to grow and develop their strengths. There existed a strong positive relationship between idealized influence and organization performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa. In addition, supervisors instilled pride in employees. The study found out that there existed an average positive relationship between intellectual stimulation and organizational performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa. Similarly, supervisors sought differing perspectives when solving problems. There existed a weak positive relationship between inspirational motivation and organizational performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital in Mombasa. Further, supervisors were optimistic about the future of the organization. The study recommends that managers and supervisors should look at problems from many angles and seek differing perspectives when solving them. Further studies should be undertaken to identify the effect of other leadership styles such as transactional and charismatic on organizational performance in Kenyan public hospitals.
Keywords: Individualized Consideration, Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, Organizational Performance.
Title: The Effect of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Performance at Coast General and Referral Hospital
Author: POLYCARP ALFWANI, DR. KILUNGU MATATA, DR. ANWAR AHMED
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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