 Authors: Bisnath, Roma Date: 0000 Subjects: Transformational leadership , Employee retention , Organizational behavior , Performance Language: English Type: Masters (Thesis) Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/00000/000000 , uj:00000 Description: Abstract: Work engagement is a topic that has gained momentum in recent research. Many organisations believe it has an impact on the retention and performance of employees as well as bottom line earnings (Bakker, Albrecht & Leiter, 0000; (Tims, Bakker, & Xanthopoulou, 0000) Many factors influence the level of work engagement in an organisation. One specific factor, namely, transformational leadership has been identified as such a factor (Lockwood, 0000). The purpose of this study was to determine what impact transformational leadership has on work engagement. A quantitative research approach was selected and primary data was obtained through the distribution of two structured self-administered questionnaires. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), used to measure transformational leadership, and the Benchmark of Engagement Quotient (BEQ) were used to measure work engagement. The structured self-administered questionnaires were distributed to employees at a financial services firm in South Africa. A sample size of n = 000 responses was obtained. These responses were summarised and subjected to various statistical analyses using SPSS (Version 00). The data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics. The results aimed to understand the relationship between transformational leadership style and work engagement better. The results of the study provided empirical support for theories postulating that transformational leadership can result in higher engagement levels. Key terms: work engagement, transformational leadership, leader-member exchange theory, benchmark of engagement quotient, multifactor leadership questionnaire. , M.Phil. Full Text: 