International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research, and Technology (IJSET)
Vol. 5 No. 7 (2026): JUNE

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY

Ainal Ikram (Universitas Riau Kepulauan)
Ervin Nora Susanti (Universitas Riau Kepulauan)
Firdaus Hamta (Universitas Riau Kepulauan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

Transformational leadership has become one of the most influential leadership approaches in modern organizational management due to its ability to enhance employee motivation and productivity. This study employs a narrative literature review approach to examine the relationship between transformational leadership, employee motivation, and organizational productivity. The findings indicate that transformational leadership positively influences employee engagement, job satisfaction, creativity, and organizational commitment through inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and idealized influence. Employees led by transformational leaders are more likely to demonstrate higher productivity, innovation, and collaborative behavior within the workplace. The study also reveals that effective communication and supportive organizational culture strengthen the impact of transformational leadership on employee performance. Furthermore, transformational leadership contributes to organizational adaptability and long-term sustainability in dynamic business environments. This study provides theoretical and practical insights for organizations seeking to improve employee performance through people-oriented leadership strategies and highlights the importance of leadership development in achieving organizational success.

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ijset

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education

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International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research, and Technology (IJSET) is an international journal that publishes popular articles in the fields of Social Science, Education, Economics, Agricultural Research, and Technology. IJSET is published every month in ...