Psychometric Properties of the Human System Audit-Transformational Leadership

Transformational leadership (TFL) is of recognized importance for organizations due to its positive relation to objective and subjective performance outcomes, among different contexts. In the today dynamic environment, shorter and quick to apply instruments to measure leadership behavior that are scientifically designed and reliable are necessary. Moreover, the impacts of globalization increased the number of multinationals and multicultural environments in organizations and also straighter trade relations between countries, as it is the case of Germany and Philippines, that faced an important growth on their relations on the past few years and are important economies on their regional’s economic block. Validated leadership instruments for Philippines are rare. On this behalf, the aim of this study is twofold: to analyze the psychometric properties of the transformational leadership HSA-TFL short scale in Philippines (N=308) and compare the results with the German (N=200) on one hand. On the other hand, to identify if the transformational leadership profile is similar or different in Germany and Philippines. Results indicated that the HSA-TFL short developed for Philippines is a reliable instrument (α = .90) and showed good levels of convergent and criterion validity. CFA confirmed a one-factor structure. Samples showed no significant difference in overall TFL mean, but significant differences were found in the transformational leadership dimensions idealized influence and individual motivation. Results are discussed based Hofstede’s cultural framework. In sum, results provide empirical evidence for the validity of the short HSA-TFL scale.