Islamic Institution Management: How Transformational Leadership Affects Employee Creativity and Its Implications on Entrepreneurial Behaviour

Muhammad Rusydi; H.M. Muhdar; Fatimah Djafar

doi:10.47297/wspchrmWSP2040-800505.20251603

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Islamic Institution Management: How Transformational Leadership Affects Employee Creativity and Its Implications on Entrepreneurial Behaviour

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Islamic Institution Management: How Transformational Leadership Affects Employee Creativity and Its Implications on Entrepreneurial Behaviour
Islamic Institution Management: How Transformational Leadership Affects Employee Creativity and Its Implications on Entrepreneurial Behaviour
1.Development Economics Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
2.Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, State Islamic University of Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia
3.Faculty of Islamic Education and Teaching, State Islamic University of Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Vol. 16, Issue 3, Pages: 85-102(2025)
Published：23 May 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspchrmWSP2040-800505.20251603
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Rusydi Muhammad,Muhdar H.M.,Djafar Fatimah.Islamic Institution Management: How Transformational Leadership Affects Employee Creativity and Its Implications on Entrepreneurial Behaviour[J].Journal of Chinese Human Resources Management,2025,16(03):85-102.
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Rusydi Muhammad,Muhdar H.M.,Djafar Fatimah.Islamic Institution Management: How Transformational Leadership Affects Employee Creativity and Its Implications on Entrepreneurial Behaviour[J].Journal of Chinese Human Resources Management,2025,16(03):85-102. DOI： 10.47297/wspchrmWSP2040-800505.20251603.

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Abstract

There is still a research gap that highlights how transformational leadership indirectly influences entrepreneurial behaviour through employee creativity. Thus

this study not only narrows the gap in academic literature but also makes a real contribution to the practice of leadership and organizational management. Transformational leadership

which emphasizes its main characteristics (such as inspiring and motivating employees

encouraging innovation

and increasing commitment)

provides a better context for employees and organizations. Therefore

this study aims to analyse and prove the effect of transformational leadership on entrepreneurial behaviour through employee creativity

the effect of transformational leadership on employee creativity and entrepreneurial behaviour. Data collection was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 110 employees working in the Islamic financial institution sector located in Gorontalo Province

Indonesia. The collected data were analysed using AMOS 23 to obtain information on CFA values

model fit evaluation

path analysis

and mediation tests with bootstrapping. The results of the study found that transformational leadership has a significant effect on entrepreneurial behaviour through employee creativity. Conversely

it does not have a direct effect on entrepreneurial behaviour. Creativity has a direct effect on entrepreneurial behaviour. Research implications

theoretically

strengthen and expand the theory of transformational leadership

present new contributions to the literature by including creativity as a key variable

and open new opportunities for subsequent studies that explore other mediating variables in the relationship between transformational leadership and entrepreneurial behaviour. Practically

for HR management

it is necessary to organize training and coaching programs to equip leaders with transformational skills; it is necessary to implement a performance evaluation system that includes indicators of creativity and innovation; it is necessary to encourage intrapreneurship programs; it is necessary for organizations to create a work culture that supports creativity and innovation. The originality of the study lies in the integration of new mediating variables

comprehensive analysis methods

and dual contributions to management theory and practice in encouraging creativity

innovation and entrepreneurial behaviour in the organizational environment.

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