EFFECT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT IN ACCESS BANK PLC KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Transformational leadership plays a crucial role in shaping employee commitment, which is vital for organizational success. This study aimed to investigate the effect of transformational leadership on employee commitment in Access Bank branches located in Keffi, Nasarawa State. A quantitative research design was employed, and a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of 98 employees using a drop and pick approach. The study utilized Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the data and examine the relationships between the variables. The analysis showed that transformational leadership had a positive and significant effect on employee commitment in Access Bank branches. Contrary to stated hypotheses, the analysis indicated that inspirational motivation did not show a significant effect on employee commitment in Access Bank PLC. However, individual consideration and intellectual stimulation significantly affected employee commitment. Based on these findings, it was recommended that Access Bank should focus on enhancing the aspects of transformational leadership that demonstrated significant effects, namely individual consideration and intellectual stimulation. By prioritizing personalized support, employee opinions, and creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Access Bank can strengthen employee commitment, leading to improved performance, productivity, and overall organizational success.