Transformational leadership and firm performance: a systematic literature review

Transformational leadership and firm performance: a systematic literature review

Abstract This systematic literature review aims to investigate the influence of transformational leadership on firm performance and to establish a theoretical background for future avenues in literature. A total of 54 studies covering transformational leadership and firm performance from January 201...

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Main Authors:	Biniam Getnet Agazu, Chalchissa Amentie Kero, Kenenisa Lemi Debela
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2025-03-01
Series:	Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Subjects:	Transformational leadership Dynamic capability Organizational innovation Firm performance Systematic review
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-025-00476-x
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