The role of transformational leadership in raising the level of performance of tourism institutions An applied study at Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport

Abstract

Performance is considered a widespread concept due to its importance in the tourism institution. It is considered one of the most important topics that preoccupy leaders. It expresses the extent of the success or failure of the tourism institution in its business environment, as it represents the motivation for its existence. It is also considered the most contributing factor to achieving its main goal. It is survival and continuity

In order for the tourism institution to be able to control and adapt to the changes that occur in the environment surrounding its work, which allows it to maintain improved performance compared to what it was in the past; It was necessary for it to find a new leadership style that would ensure continuous improvement in performance and keep pace with the changes taking place. For these purposes, several leadership styles emerged, including the transformational leadership style, as it represents one of the appropriate administrative methods for leading change processes in the tourism institution, and thus it is considered a basic pillar. To improve the performance of the tourism enterprise. Therefore, the research included four sections. The first section included the research methodology, while the second section dealt with the theoretical aspect of the research variables (transformational leadership and institutional performance), then the third section turned to the statistical analysis of the research, and the research concluded with a set of conclusions and recommendations that the research had indicated. the fourth