Effects of transformational leadership on remote work performance: a case of insurance firms in Tamil Nadu, India

Authors

  • Muhammad K. Ivaan
  • Aacharya A. Vihaan

Keywords:

Transformational leadership, remote work performance, insurance firms, India.

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effects of transformational leadership on remote work performance: a case of insurance firms in Tamil Nadu, India.

Methods: This research employed a descriptive research design. The target population consisted of all the remote employees in the selected 15 insurance firms in Tamil Nadu, India. Stratified random sampling was used to select 75 remote employees. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS v.22 through correlation and regression analysis.

Results: The findings from correlation analysis showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between transformational leadership and performance of remote workers in insurance firms in Tamil Nadu, India (r=0.721, p=0.000). The regression coefficient results also showed that transformational leadership has a positive and significant influence on performance of remote workers in insurance firms in Tamil Nadu, India (β=0.486, p=0.003). A unit improvement in transformational leadership would lead to an improvement in remote employee performance by 0.486 units.

Conclusion: The regression coefficients obtained from the analysis indicate a positive and statistically significant influence of transformational leadership on the performance of remote workers in insurance firms in Tamil Nadu, India. It was therefore concluded that as the level of transformational leadership increases, there is a corresponding positive impact on the performance of remote workers.

Recommendations: Firms should recognize the unique challenges faced by remote workers and implement support mechanisms tailored to their needs. This may include regular check-ins, personalized guidance, and opportunities for professional development. Managers should be trained to provide individualized support, acknowledging the diverse circumstances and requirements of each remote team member.

Author Biographies

Muhammad K. Ivaan

Faculty of Management, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India.

Aacharya A. Vihaan

Faculty of Management, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India.

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Published

2024-02-12

How to Cite

Ivaan, M. K. ., & Vihaan, A. A. (2024). Effects of transformational leadership on remote work performance: a case of insurance firms in Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Leadership and Governance, 3(1), 29–43. Retrieved from https://gprjournals.org/journals/index.php/jlg/article/view/236