Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
10th International Paris Congress on Social Sciences & Humanities, Paris, Fransa, 17 - 19 Şubat 2024, ss.367-379
Abstract
Introduction and Purpose: The healthcare sector's perspective on
comprehensive concept analysis highlights the fast changing panorama of the
domain. The present study is the contribution to
the literature of leadership in context of health sector by conceptualizing the
relation of health care transformational leadership attributes on affective commitment
through mediated model. The
objective of this research is to underscore the importance of transformational
leadership attributes,
affective commitment, and job autonomy in the context of healthcare units in
Pakistan. The study specifically aims to delve into the interrelationships
among these factors, seeking a more profound understanding of their dynamics
within the healthcare setting.
Materials and Methods: The study utilized a sample of 260
participants in managerial roles within healthcare units in Pakistan, employing
convenience sampling for data collection. Both descriptive and inferential
analyses were conducted in alignment with the research objectives. Skewness and
kurtosis coefficients were examined for the scores from Transformational
Leadership, Job Autonomy, and Affective Commitment scales. Cook distance values
were calculated to identify multivariate outliers. Pearson correlation
coefficients were used to assess relationships between scale scores. Mediator
analysis was performed using the SPSS Process macro, employing the bootstrap
method. IBM SPSS 25.0 statistical package program was employed for the
analysis.
Results: Results indicated that there is a positive correlation found
between transformational leadership attributes and affective commitment. The
findings also indicate that job autonomy acts as a mediator in the connection
between transformational leadership attributes and affective commitment.
Discussion and
Conclusion: The
study findings highlight that health managers, acting as transformational
leaders, show emotional commitment to hospitals and a strong dedication to
achieving healthcare objectives. Notably, job autonomy was identified as a
mediator in the relationship between transformational leadership and affective
commitment, emphasizing the need to empower managers for a supportive work
environment. These insights offer practical guidance for healthcare
institutions seeking to improve care quality, contributing to discussions on
the crucial role of transformational leadership in healthcare, especially in
developing countries.
Key Words:
Transformational
Leadership, Job Autonomy, Affective commitment, Health Managers