International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |Volume IX, Issue XII, December 2022|ISSN 2321-2705

Transformational Leadership and Subordinate’s Work Performance in Penang Private Higher Learning Institutions

Ying-Leh Ling¹*, Sun-Sun Ho^2
1Mathematics, Science and Computer Department, Politeknik Kuching Sarawak, Kuching, 93050, Malaysia
²School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Wawasan Open University, Penang, 10050, Malaysia
*Corresponding Author

Abstract: Malaysia’s private higher education institutions (HEIs) aim to provide high-quality teaching to shape and generate the nation’s human capital for its development. Due to competition among HEIs, the institution has been pressured to provide high-quality education to maintain its long-term viability. In this regard, private HEIs need leaders who can drive change to overcome all obstacles, especially in terms of improving the performance of academics and the organization. As a result, the study’s main aim is to investigate the relationship between transformative leadership and employee work performance. The research group believes that the findings of the study will contribute to theoretical knowledge, with the combination of transformational leadership traits and job performance providing a new approach to labour market research. Data were obtained from 109 respondents from three private HEIs in Penang using quantitative research methods based on purposive sampling for descriptive and inferential analysis. The Bass and Avolio Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire Form 6S (MLQ-6S) for transformational leadership (1985) and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ) to assess individual work performance were used in this study. According to the findings, transformational leadership has a good and significant relationship with job performance. Specifically, dimensions of ideal influence, inspirational motivation, individual consideration, and intellectual stimulation are four aspects of the transformational leadership style that have a positive effect on employee work performance. Consequently, leaders and managers should model this behaviour in the workplace.

Keywords: Transformational leadership, work performance, higher learning institution

I. INTRODUCTION

Leadership skills are essential in attracting and retaining high-quality staff. Workplace leadership styles, in theory, when coupled with poor leadership methods from various levels of management, can influence employee attitudes and behaviours. In today’s competitive environment, it is important to develop effective leaders who can guide the organization. When faced with obstacles in a constantly changing environment, good leaders are thought to try to improve the work performance of subordinates and the organization. This point is clearly stated by Nor Aishah, Hasnah, and Daing Mohd Nasir (2019) that studying successful leadership styles can be used as a business strategy for HEI management to improve organizational performance. HEIs should provide the necessary

 

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