Examining the relations between transformational leadership, types of organizational culture and organizational identification: A field research

Transformational leadership is a form of leadership adapting to changes. Organizational culture is an important factor in the development and success of the organization. Organizational culture structuring and leadership perception in organizations are the most important determinants of organizational identification. In this context, this study aims to determine the ratio of the transformational leadership perception, organizational culture perception, and organizational identification level of the academic and administrative staff of Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University and to create a model related to this by adding demographic variables. In this context, it will be tried to determine the relationships and effects between the variables. To achieve this aim, a survey was conducted with 401 personnel. Correlation and regression analysis, t-test, ANOVA analysis, and other descriptive statistical analyses were used to analyze the data obtained. When the results of the research are examined, it is seen that there is a significant relationship between transformational leadership and organizational culture, organizational culture and organizational identification, transformational leadership and organizational identification. However, it has been revealed that transformational leadership affects organizational culture and identification, and organizational culture has significant effects on identification. In addition, it was determined that the perceptions of the participants showed some differences according to their demographic characteristics.