VOlUME 05 ISSUE 04 April 2026
Impact of Transformational Leadership on Employee Performance in Tertiary Institutions in the Gambia
1Ishaya Umaru Tanimu, PhD, 2Abubacarr Kanagie, MSc, MBA, 3Fatima Favour-Tamar Tanimu, PhD, 4Lum Comfort Nche, PhD
1Zinta Institute, The Gambia
2Avenue de Miremont 46 1206 Geneva, Switzerland
3University of The Gambia
4Department of Management Sciences International University Banmenda, Cameroon
DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i4n21Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the effect of transformational leadership on employee performance in selected tertiary institutions in The Gambia, including MDI, UTG, and USET. Using a quantitative survey of academic and administrative staff, the study examines how transformational leadership—characterized by inspiration, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and idealized influence—affects motivation, commitment, and innovation. Findings indicate that transformational leadership positively enhances employee performance compared to other styles, providing insights for institutional leaders and policymakers to adopt strategies that improve productivity and ensure long-term institutional sustainability.
KEYWORDS:Transformational Leadership, Employee Performance, Leadership Styles, Tertiary Institutions, The Gambia, Organisational Performance, Employee Motivation, Higher Education, Leadership Effectiveness, Institutional Sustainability
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Cite this Article:Tanimu, I. U., Kanagie, A., Tanimu, F. F. T., & Nche, L. C. (2026). Impact of Transformational Leadership on Employee Performance in Tertiary Institutions in the Gambia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITY & MANAGEMENT RESEARCHS, 5(4), 749-753. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i4n21