Impact of Transformational Leadership on Administrative Effectiveness in the University of Malakand

Abstract

This study examines the impact of transformational leadership on administrative effectiveness in the University of Malakand, Pakistan. In higher education institutions, effective leadership is essential for ensuring efficient administrative processes, including decision-making, coordination, and communication. A quantitative research approach was employed, and data was collected from 80 respondents, comprising teachers and clerical staff, through a self-constructed questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS, including descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation, and regression techniques. The findings revealed that transformational leadership has a strong and statistically significant positive impact on administrative effectiveness (β = 0.68, p < 0.05). The model explained 62% of the variance in administrative effectiveness (R² = 0.62). The study concludes that transformational leadership plays a vital role in improving administrative performance in universities. It is recommended that university leadership adopt transformational practices and provide training opportunities to enhance leadership skills.