The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Agility and Individual-Organizational Fit: A Case Study of the Palestinian Ministry of Health - Gaza Strip

Dr. Ayman Al-Dirawi

المؤلفون

Dr. Ayman Al-Dirawi Associate Professor of Strategic Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, Al-Aqsa University, Gaza المؤلف

الكلمات المفتاحية:

Transformational leadership، organizational agility، , individual-organizational fit

الملخص

This study aimed to examine the influence of transformational leadership on organizational agility and the alignment between individuals and their organization within the Palestinian Ministry of Health. A descriptive-analytical approach was employed, utilizing a simple random sampling method to gather data from a sample of 205 administrative staff members working in the Ministry's offices located in the southern governorates of the Gaza Strip .The research findings revealed that transformational leadership significantly impacts both organizational agility and individual-organization fit. Accordingly, the research recommends increasing the awareness of transformational leadership importance to achieve the ministry's future vision.

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