Transformational Leadership and Work Engagement; Governing Role of Followers’ Conflict Behaviors in the Banking Sector or Karachi

Authors

  • Aniqa Sadi Research Scholar, College of Managent Sciences, Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology, Kharachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
  • Asim Mubahsir University of Karachi
  • Raja Rub Nawaz Lecturer, Karachi university Business School, University of Krachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
  • Syeda Tarum Abbas Naqvi Research Scholar, College of Management Sciences, Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology, Kharachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
  • Syeda Laiba Gilani Research Scholor, Karachi University Business School,University of Karachi, Kharachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56976/rjsi.v5i3.131

Keywords:

Transformational Leadership, Work Engagement, Problem-Solving Behavior, Dominating Conflict Behavior, Non-Confronting Conflict Behavior

Abstract

This research delves into the intricate relationship between transformational leadership and employee engagement. By examining a specific demographic within a designated industry, we aimed to discern the direct and mediating effects of leadership styles on work involvement. The study's design was cross-sectional, capturing insights at a singular point in time. Our findings underscore the positive correlation between transformational leadership and heightened work engagement. Moreover, certain behaviors, such as problem-solving, emerged as significant mediators in this relationship. However, the study's design and reliance on self-reported data present certain limitations. Future research avenues include adopting a longitudinal approach and integrating diverse samples to enhance the depth and applicability of our insights.

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2023-09-30

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Sadi, A., Mubahsir, A., Nawaz, R. R., Naqvi, S. T. A., & Gilani, S. L. (2023). Transformational Leadership and Work Engagement; Governing Role of Followers’ Conflict Behaviors in the Banking Sector or Karachi. Research Journal for Societal Issues, 5(3), 01–15. https://doi.org/10.56976/rjsi.v5i3.131

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