Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada (JIKSH)
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): January - June

Transformational Leadership and Employee Performance in Hospitals: An Explanatory Survey with Path Analysis Approach

Syaiful Bachri (Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Gunung Sari, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Abubakar Betan (Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Gunung Sari, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Samila (Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Amanah Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Yenny Sima (Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Amanah Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Abdullah (Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Gunung Sari, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Nur Anbiya (Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Gunung Sari, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Mar 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Leadership plays a critical role in improving employee performance in hospital organizations, yet empirical evidence regarding its direct and indirect mechanisms remains inconsistent. This study examines how transformational leadership influences employee performance through knowledge sharing and teamwork creativity. Research Methodology: A quantitative explanatory survey was conducted among 123 hospital employees selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using path analysis to assess direct and indirect relationships among variables. Mediation effects were tested using the Sobel test at a 5% significance level. Results: Transformational leadership did not have a significant direct effect on employee performance (p > 0.05). However, it significantly influenced knowledge sharing and teamwork creativity (p < 0.001). Both mediating variables demonstrated strong positive effects on employee performance. Mediation analysis confirmed full mediation, indicating that leadership improves performance indirectly through enhanced knowledge exchange and creative teamwork. The model explained a substantial proportion of variance in employee performance. Conclusion: Leadership effectiveness in hospitals depends on fostering collaborative knowledge sharing and stimulating team creativity rather than relying solely on inspirational attributes. Strengthening knowledge management systems and fostering innovation-oriented teamwork are essential to improving organisational performance,

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Journal Info

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jiksh

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

The scope of this journal includes research that intends to review and understand nursing health care interventions and health policies that utilize advanced nursing research from an Asian perspective. The Sandi Husada Health Scientific Journal publishes research related to clinical, community, and ...