Investigating the effect of transformational leadership on learning trends: A case study in Tehran municipality

Abstract

This research investigates the effect of transformational leadership on learning trends. The statistical population of this research are 200 Tehran municipal staffs. Sample population was estimated 131 according to Cochran formula. To collect the data questionnaire was used. The content validity of the questionnaire was verified through logic and lecturers' opinions and Chrobuch's alpha shows reliability ratio of the questionnaire 0.9. 129 questionnaires were evaluated completely and 96.18 of questionnaire were collected. Descriptive statistics (statistical tables and charts) and inferential statistical tests (simple and multiple regressions) in form of SPSS were used to analyze the data. Finding indicated that transformational leadership has meaningful effect on learning trends. In addition, the impact of inspirational motivation on learning trends was approved. But, it was clear that three components including idealized influence, personal consideration and intellectual stimulation do not have meaningful effect on learning trend.