Examining the Effect of Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles on the Innovative Work Behavior : Educational Context

The study examined the effect of transformational and transactional leadership on the innovative work behavior of employees. Literature was reviewed to broaden the concept and understanding of the study. Assessment and correlational research design were used, while weighted mean assessed the level of transformational and transactional leadership styles. The correlation between leadership styles and the innovative work behavior of the employees was measured utilizing Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The respondents were the administrators and employees of the Divine Word College of Laoag. Data of questionnaires were gathered from them. It was found that the transformational and transactional leadership styles of administrators are rated not very high, further it showed a significant correlation between transformational and transactional leadership styles and the innovative work behavior of the employees. Both leadership styles greatly affect the innovative work behavior of the employees. Therefore, the hypothesis of the study is accepted