Transformational leadership and work performances in resort businesses in Lipa City Batangas

This quantitative descriptive-correlational study investigated the relationship between transformational leadership and employee work performance in resort businesses in Lipa City, Batangas.Utilizing a survey questionnaire, the study evaluated perceived levels of transformational leadership dimensions and employee work performance, specifically examining Task, Contextual, and Counterproductive performance.Findings revealed that transformational leadership is consistently practiced at a high level across all its dimensions, with leaders notably serving as strong role models.Similarly, employee work performance was perceived as high across all facets, with a particularly low incidence of undesirable behaviors, indicating a highly effective workforce.Statistical analyses confirmed a highly significant positive relationship (p<.001) between all dimensions of transformational leadership and both Task and Contextual performance.Importantly, transformational leadership also showed a highly significant negative relationship (p<.001) with Counterproductive performance, suggesting that effective leadership helps minimize detrimental workplace actions.The study concludes that transformational leadership is a vital element contributing to superior work performance in the resort sector, strongly advocating for continued investment in and enhancement of these leadership practices.