The Impact Transformational Leadership in Developing Psychological Empowerment
Professor Hülya Gündüz Çekmecelioğlu, Associate Professor Gönül Kaya Özbağ
Abstract
The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between transformational leadership and psychological
empowerment in a sample of 270 respondents. Four dimensions of transformational leadership have been proposed as
an instrument to enhance individuals’ perception of psychological empowerment. The findings confirm a positive link
among idealized influence, intellectual stimulation and psychological empowerment. By linking each dimension of
transformational leadership to four dimensions of psychological empowerment, the study draws paths from leadership
behaviour to employee empowerment and thus the current findings provide valuable insights both for leadership and
empowerment literature.
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