REVISITING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT, AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATION REPUTATION: A MORE HOLISTIC VIEW EMPLOYING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between transformational leadership and perceived organizational reputation, focusing on the mediating role of employee empowerment and the moderating role of organizational culture. Further, it examines how organizational culture influences both the link between transformational leadership and employee empowerment, and the connection between employee empowerment and perceived organizational reputation. The findings indicate that transformational leaders tend to delegate authority and encourage employees to involve in decision-making, which enhances their perception of organizational reputation. Additionally, organizational culture strengthens the relationships among transformational leadership and employee empowerment, and employee empowerment and perceived organizational reputation.