The Role of Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction in Change Readiness in Petrochemical Industry of Saudi Arabia

Authors

Maram AlShahrani, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSAFollow
Harris Siddiqi Tahir, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSAFollow
Bassem Emile Maamari, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSAFollow
Beverley McNally, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaFollow

ORCID iD

Bassem Emile Maamari - 0000-0003-1294-6840; Beverley McNally - 0000-0003-4088-9564

Article Type

Research Article

Abstract

Neglecting an organization’s readiness for change may have far-reaching influence on the success of a change process. This study investigates two factors that impact organizational change success, leadership and job satisfaction. The aim of study is to examine the relationship between transformational leadership, job satisfaction, and change readiness in the Saudi petrochemical industry context. The results reveal that change readiness increases job satisfaction of employees when leaders apply the principles of transformational leadership. The findings have implications for HR practitioners in designing leadership development programs to ensure job satisfaction, better and desired outcomes from an organizational change program.

Keywords

Change Readiness; Change Management; Transformational Leadership; Job Satisfaction; Saudi Petrochemical Industry

Recommended Citation

AlShahrani, Maram; Tahir, Harris Siddiqi; Maamari, Bassem Emile; and McNally, Beverley (2024) "The Role of Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction in Change Readiness in Petrochemical Industry of Saudi Arabia," Arab Economic and Business Journal: Vol. 16 : Iss. 1 , Article 4.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.38039/2214-4625.1041

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