ABSTRACT
In order to have fundamental and transformational change, organizations need visionary leaders, so that they are able to implement and change with alteration in attitudes and beliefs of employees in the organization. In this study, we have tried to evaluate the relationship between transformational leadership style and organizational culture change. The present research is applied regarding the aim, and in terms method of data collection is a descriptive survey and correlation. After review of foreign and domestic research literature and construction of conceptual model, a questionnaire would be provided. The statistical population of this study included all executives and employees of the banks located in Bushehr City (Iran). Data collection tool is a questionnaire. Due to the population being large, in this study, by convenience sampling, 313 questionnaires were selected and studied. Collected data from questionnaires would be analyzed using structural equation modeling method. The results show that the dimensions of transformational leadership style (idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration) have a significant positive impact on organizational culture change.
Keywords
leadership, leadership style, transformational leadership, organizational culture, organizational culture change.