Transformational leaders' approach to overcapacity: A study in correctional institutions

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psychology
• Management Science

Background:

• Transformational leadership (TL) is recognized for its influence on employee attitudes and behaviors.
• Leader-member exchange (LMX) is a critical dyadic relationship influencing job satisfaction (JS) and job performance (JP).
• Understanding the interplay between TL, LMX, JS, and JP is vital in correctional settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the direct effects of TL on JS and JP.
• To examine the mediating role of LMX in the relationship between TL, JS, and JP.
• To analyze these dynamics within the specific context of correctional officers in West Java.

Main Methods:

• Quantitative research design employing a questionnaire survey.
• Data collected from 215 correctional officers in West Java using Google Forms.
• Analysis conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS software.

Main Results:

• TL demonstrated a substantial positive impact on JS, JP, and LMX.
• LMX significantly influenced both JS and JP.
• The findings confirm the mediating effect of LMX in the TL-JS/JP relationship.

Conclusions:

• TL is a significant driver of JS and JP in the correctional sector.
• Effective LMX is crucial for enhancing job satisfaction and performance.
• This research provides empirical evidence linking TL, LMX, JS, and JP in correctional officer populations.