The Effect of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Commitment Mediated by Work Engagement

ABSTRACT : Maintaining commitment in employees can be shaped through the support of a company leader. The role of employees’ attachment to work and their organization is triggered by the presence of a leader who can motivate and create an emotional bond between employees and their commitment to the company. This study aims to determine the effect of transformational leadership on organizational commitment mediated by work engagement. Sampling using Saturated Sampling Technique with 40 respondents. The results of this study indicate that Transformational Leadership has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Commitment; Transformational Leadership has a positive and significant effect on Work Engagement; Work Engagement has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Commitment; Work Engagement can positively and significantly mediate the Influence of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Commitment.
KEYWORDS: Organizational Commitment, Transformational Leadership, Work Engagement.