The Relationship between Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction of Universities in Yunnan China

Abstract

Transformational leadership is essential for the success of any organization, while job satisfaction relates to how content an individual is with his or her job. This study aimed to explore the relationship between transformational leadership style and job satisfaction among university staff in universities in Yunnan China. Specifically, the systematic framework of job satisfaction in this research is constructed by dimensions of interpersonal relationship, financial compensation, and work conditions. The study was based on a questionnaire survey with 157 effective responses collected from organizations in Chinese education sector. The data were analyzed using SPSS for Descriptive Statistics, Pearson Correlation Analysis. The empirical estimation results show the following. There was a significant correlation between job satisfaction and transformational leadership style. This research enriches the existing theory by constructing a comprehensive framework of the influencing factors of job satisfaction, which provides useful implications of human resource management optimization for organizations.