TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND READINESS FOR CHANGE IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA

This study examined the effect of transformational leadership on readiness for change in commercial banks Mombasa County, Kenya. The employed correlational, cross-sectional survey design. target population was 98 branch managers charge branches 39 Primary data collected using a structured questionnaire. Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 processing tool. Descriptive statistics were used to describe basic features study. Inferential draw conclusions from sample and generalize them population. Pearson’s product moment correlation analysis performed confirm or deny relationship between variables . results indicated that intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, idealized influence inspirational motivation had positive significant with A standard multiple linear regression as dependent variable predictor variables. showed influence, consideration conclusion positively significantly predicts recommended it is imperative implement foster Policy makers should consider initiating policy review encourage stakeholders banks. points several intriguing paths future research. For instance, researchers examining moderating performance other regions contexts. KeyWords: Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration, Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation CITATION: Gumo, P. N., & Kising’u, T. M. (2023). Transformational Kenya Strategic Journal Business Change Management, 10 (2), 922–941.