Abstract

This study purpose was to investigate impact of leader`s transformational leadership style practice on turnover intention in private secondary schools of district Swat (Pakistan).
Population of the study was private secondary schools` teachers of district Swat. Sample of three hundred and thirty-one teachers was collected from twenty-eight big schools of the district. Convenience sampling method was applied for data collection and Questionnaire was used as tool of data collection in the present study. Instrument used for data collection were Multifactor Leadership questionnaire (MLQ) and Turnover Intention Scale (TIS). Pearson correlation method was employed to find correlation among variables. Multiple regression method was used to find out which dimension(s) explain better participants` turnover intention.
Study`s results revealed significant negative correlation between transformational leadership`s dimensions and turnover intention among participants of the study. Transformational leadership as a composite variable has significant negative relationship with turnover intention.In light of structural model`s results, transformational leadership`s dimensions intellectual stimulation and inspirational motivation were best predictors of participants` turnover intention. Other two dimensions idealized influence and individual consideration relationship was insignificant with participants` turnover intention.
Transformational leadership`s dimensions has strong influence on turnover intention. Therefore, private schools of the respective district should introduce transformational leadership style in their organizations to cope with employees` turnover issues.

Key words: Transformational leadership, turnover intention, Private educational sector