Abstract
Can a transformational leader, the kind who can - by one definition - recognize a need for change, create a vision for change, and execute the change, also increase employees' commitment to their organizations? To accomplish this, such leaders need to inspire trust, increased motivation, and even higher ethical and moral behavior. A statistical study of employees (a sample) from all levels of a key industry in Turkey found that transformational leadership does improve commitment and loyalty, particularly when the leader has charisma and demonstrates consideration for employees as individuals. The study also revealed many other important characteristics of transformational leaders that can increase commitment and help lower turnover. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]