Investigating the Role of Influential Factors on Transformational Organizational Leadership with a Strategic Thinking Approach and Prevention of Elitism Rejection (Case Study: Bank Melli Iran)

Abstract

 The aim of this study is to investigate the role of influential factors on transformational organizational leadership with a strategic thinking approach and prevention of elitism rejection (Case Study: Bank Melli Iran). In this regard, structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the factors influencing transformational organizational leadership. The study population included employees of Bank Melli Iran with at least a bachelor's degree. The statistical population consisted of 5,314 individuals, and based on Krejcie and Morgan’s table, the sample size was determined to be 361 individuals. The data collection tool was a questionnaire, whose content validity was confirmed by experts, and its construct validity and structure were verified through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using SmartPLS software. The reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Additionally, the Friedman test was applied in SPSS software for ranking the components and indicators. For data analysis, the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used to assess normality, and CFA along with structural equation modeling were used to validate the model in SmartPLS. The results indicated that strategic thinking in leadership and the motivation to foster innovation lead to the creation of organizational opportunities and the provision of resources and support for talents. This, in turn, facilitates employee engagement and participation, enhancing their expertise and skill levels. Furthermore, the component ranking results revealed that “supporting talents and providing resources” received the highest rank, while “creating organizational opportunities” was ranked lowest by the statistical sample.