The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Job Satisfaction and Work Value: A Study in İstanbul’s Hospitality Sector
Abstract
Operational methodologies, performance metrics, and organizational cultural paradigms in the business world shape the modern work ecosystem. Corporate executives govern human resources through their knowledge and experience, influencing human capital positively or negatively. This interaction impacts the speed or stability of achieving corporate objectives. Multidisciplinary corporate structures implement systematic organizational behavior paradigms affecting stakeholders and human resources. Leadership characteristics play a pivotal role in balancing these effects, influencing sustainable growth and organizational continuity. The leadership approach’s impact on job satisfaction and human capital’s value perception is a key determinant in this process. This phenomenon is particularly evident in labor-intensive sectors like tourism, where leadership typology significantly affects employees’ motivation, commitment, and satisfaction. Accommodation establishments, as a major component of the tourism industry, offer a valuable context for examining these dynamics. This research aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and work value in five-star hospitality establishments in İstanbul. Data were collected in 2024 via surveys administered to employees. To evaluate the findings, quantitative analysis methods were employed, including tests for normality, validity and reliability assessments, regression analysis, ANOVA and t-tests. Empirical results reveal that transformational leadership positively and moderately influences employees’ job satisfaction and work values. A significant and strong correlation was also identified between these variables, highlighting the critical role of transformational leadership in enhancing employee outcomes and organizational success.
References
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Abstract
References
- Krejcie, R. V., & Morgan, D. W. (1970). Determining sample size for research activities. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 30(3), 607–610.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Tourism (Other) |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Publication Date | October 29, 2025 |
| Submission Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | June 2, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 |
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