Extent of Applying Transformational Leadership within Governmental Institutions on Jordan

Abstract

In the field of leadership; their appeared many theories that proved its efficiency in changing leadership outcomes and influence how an organization operates. Current study aimed at examining the degree of awareness and the extent of applying transformational leadership within governmental institutions in Jordan. Through utilizing the quantitative approach; a questionnaire was distributed on a convenient sample of (386) employees working within governmental sector. Results of study indicated a high level of awareness from employees regarding the concept of transformational leadership as their answers revealed a high positivity towards factors of transformational leadership (inspirational motivation). In addition to that, it appeared through the analysis that transformational leadership was adopted within governmental institutions in Jordan and there appeared to be a satisfactory level of application regarding transformational leadership variables among leaders and departments heads within the chosen institutions. Results also indicated that individuals are mostly influenced by transformational leadership factors based on their age and educational qualifications given the factor that academic qualifications played a role in being exposed to a variety of leadership styles, while gender and position seemed to be with no influence. Based on results; study recommended carrying out a research that examined the difference between transactional leadership and transformational leadership in governmental institutions in terms of performance, also study recommended examining the influence of transformational leadership on organizational excellence within Jordanian municipalities through the moderating influence of employees' performance change, it is meant to examine how can transformational leadership intersect with employees'' performance leading to organizational excellence.