International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 3
Available Online: 23 May 2025
Author/s:
Lei, Yuqing*
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Luistro, Erika Jean A.
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
In the evolving higher education landscape, private higher education institutions in Sichuan, including universities and colleges, face significant challenges in cultivating employee engagement, which is critical to institutional efficiency and academic excellence. Based on three large private higher education institutions in Sichuan Province, this study examines the effects of transformational leadership, organizational change management and employee empowerment on employee engagement. Characterized by idealized influence, inspiring motivation, and intellectual stimulation, transformational leadership is a catalyst for fostering a culture of motivation and innovation. At the same time, effective organizational change management – including restructuring, technological advances, communication strategies, and stakeholder relationships – ensures that these institutions remain adaptable in a dynamic educational environment. Employee empowerment, as measured by autonomy and accountability, access to information and skills development, plays a key role in improving employee satisfaction and productivity. This study used descriptive research design and structured questionnaires to collect data from faculty and administrative staff. Statistical analysis, including correlation and multiple regression techniques, revealed that transformational leadership, organizational change management, and employee empowerment have a strong positive correlation in promoting employee engagement. The research results contribute to theoretical discussion and practical application and provide managers of higher education institutions with a strategic framework for improving employee engagement. By integrating these management approaches, higher education institutions can develop a more motivated, innovative, and committed workforce that ultimately improves institutional performance and student outcomes.
Keywords: transformational leadership, organizational change management, employee empowerment, employee engagement, higher education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25056
Cite this article:
Lei, Y., & Luistro, E. J. A. (2025). Transformational leadership, organizational change management, and employee empowerment: Basis for an enhanced employee engagement framework. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(3), 317-333. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25056
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