Author(s): Salameh S. AL-Nawafah, Ahmad F. Al-Amaeara, Reyad Abdallah Alkhawaldah
The current study aimed at examining 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 their positive attitude 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 satisfying 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 have no influence. Based on results; study recommended carrying out a research that tackles 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.
Public Interest Statement: Current study would make a choice for those who are working within governmental institutions and are on the ladder of promotions and upgrading in their career. Individuals within these criteria could benefit from current study on how to develop their leadership skills and manage to be more into choosing the leadership style that they prefer. In addition to that, current study would be of great benefit for managers and leaders within governmental institutions in Jordan and how to deal with individuals from a leadership perspective given that transformational leadership is becoming more and more desired by people within the governmental field of working.