Transformational leadership and affective commitment in the South African Mining Industry: The mediating role of organisation climate

Abstract

The changing dynamics in contemporary organizations have prompted many companies to re-design their organizational environment, strategies, leadership style and policies to accommodate these changes. The need for inspired leadership is now more evident in this dynamic context, and it has prompted various stakeholders to increasingly expect leadership to provide solutions to organizational problems. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of organizational climate in the relationship between transformational leadership and affective commitment in selected platinum mining companies in South Africa. The study utilized Structural Equation Modelling analysis (SEM) to test for direct and indirect effects using IBM-SPSS-Amos™ 28. The study was underpinned by social exchange theory and the positivist paradigm served as the foundation for the study following a quantitative research method. The data was collected from a sample of 214 employees from the mining industry using a convenience sampling strategy. The findings indicate that transformational leadership and organizational climate positively influence affective commitment. his study recommends that mine managers must create supportive climates and adopt transformational leadership styles for the sustainability of their businesses.