Transformational leadership and psychological empowerment

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand various antecedents of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Transformational leadership and psychological empowerment were two independent variables chosen for the study. Design/methodology/approach – Standard questionnaires were used to collect data. The sample of 319 employees of different five-star hotels formed the source of data. Frontline employees having two to three subordinates and were from hotels which were in operation at least since last two years, took part in the study. Findings – The effect of transformational leadership on OCB has been found to be significant and positive. The moderating effect of psychological empowerment on OCB was also found significant. Research limitations/implications – The theoretical development from this paper will contribute toward understanding the antecedents of OCB. The moderating effect of psychological empowerment will reinforce the importance of psychological empowerment. Practical implications – It can develop practices to enhance the feeling of psychological empowerment through several training program. Leaders at the top positions shall emphasize on OCB by bringing cultural change. Originality/value – This paper probes the OCB's antecedents. It also studied the moderating effect of psychological empowerment on the relationship of transformational leadership and OCB.