The Impact of Transformational Leadership Style on Organizational Commitment in the Education Sector

Kartini Harahap; Syahril Ramadhan; Suarni Norawati

doi:10.55927/fjas.v5i9.120

Authors

Kartini Harahap Universitas Sumatera Utara
Syahril Ramadhan Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin
Suarni Norawati Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bangkinang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v5i9.120

Keywords:

Education, Organizational Commitment, Transformational Leadership

Abstract

This study arises from the urgent need for a leadership model that can strengthen employee loyalty and engagement amidst high turnover rates and dynamic changes in the higher education ecosystem. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey design. Data were collected from 400 respondents (lecturers and administrative staff) in PTS in East Java, using instruments. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS, SmartPLS 4). The results show that transformational leadership has a significant positive effect on organizational commitment (β = 0.75, p < 0.001), with R² = 0.56, f² = 0.36, and Q² = 0.41. These results confirm that private higher education leaders need to implement a more inspirational, participatory, and human resource empowerment-oriented leadership style to strengthen organizational commitment and reduce the risk of turnover.

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