A study on the role of transformational leadership in employee empowerment

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to survey the role of the transformational leadership in employee empowerment in the Northern Khorasan University of Medical Sciences. For this purpose, 200 employees were selected as the statistical sample by using relative stratified sampling. To measure the variables under study, Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire and psychological empowerment standard questionnaire were used. The multiple regressions test was used to analyze the data. The results indicate that there is a positive significant correlation between transformational leadership and employee empowerment although there was not any significant relationship between some aspects of transformational leadership such as idealized influence, inspirational motivation and intellectual encouragement and empowerment. Furthermore, there is a weak significant positive correlation between the individual and employees empowering consideration. The results of this study emphasize the necessity of education and use of transformational leadership styles so that managers can empower their employees to the extent possible.