Examining the mediating role of innovative organizational culture between transformational leadership styles and organizational commitment

Alshuhumi, Said Rashid Ali and Al-Hidabi, Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya and Akinbode, Akintola Ismaila (2025) Examining the mediating role of innovative organizational culture between transformational leadership styles and organizational commitment. Frontiers in Education, 10 (-). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2504-284X

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership (TL) on organizational commitment (OC) and examines the mediating role of innovative organizational culture (IOC) among Omani primary school teachers. A crosssectional quantitative design was employed, collecting data from 368 teachers using validated surveys. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was conducted to test the hypothesized relationships. Results indicate that individualized consideration (β = 0.816, p < 0.001) and inspirational motivation (β = 0.934, p < 0.001) positively and significantly predict all dimensions of organizational commitment, whereas idealized influence (β = −0.165, p = 0.001) and intellectual stimulation (β = −1.629, p < 0.001) show negative effects. Organizational culture significantly influences commitment, with the strongest effect observed on normative commitment (β = 0.708, p < 0.001). Furthermore, IOC mediates the TL–OC relationship, with a significant indirect effect of β = 0.573 (p < 0.001), suggesting that a supportive organizational culture enhances the effectiveness of transformational leadership on teacher commitment. The findings underscore the need for the Ministry of Education to invest in leadership development programs emphasizing transformational leadership and for school leaders to foster an innovative, collaborative culture to strengthen teacher commitment, improve student outcomes, and enhance overall school performance.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	transformational leadership, organizational commitment, innovative organizational culture, teacher commitment, educational leadership
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education > BPL27 Aims and objectives of education. Sustainable education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Depositing User:	Professor Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi Dawood
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2025 13:53
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2025 13:53
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q1087
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/126088

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