Abstract:
Transformational leadership has been linked to significant organizational outcomes such
as affective commitment. However, existing studies about this topic are contextualized in the
public sector and in international settings. To fill this gap, this research identifies the
transformational leadership behaviors practiced by the leader of a private firm in the Philippines
and its influences on the affective commitment of the employees of the organization. This
research employed a qualitative case study approach. Moreover, in-depth interviews were
administered to six employees selected through non-probability purposive sampling.
Furthermore, Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-phase thematic analysis was utilized to identify and
analyze the emerging themes. The data revealed important findings. First, it can be concluded
that the leader in the private firm utilizes all transformational leadership components - idealized
influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.
Second and lastly, it could be drawn from the discussions that the transformational leadership
influences employee affective commitment in terms of deeper emotional attachment, stronger
identification, and greater positive involvement with the organization among the employees. The
findings of this research serve as guides to further enhance the communication of leaders in the
organization.
