Purpose This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership and transparent
communication on employees' openness to change with the mediating role of employee
organization trust and moderating effects of change-related self-efficacy.
Design/methodology/approach A sample of 260 employees from banking sector of Pakistan
through self-administrated questionnaire participated in this study and the data was
analysed through partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Findings …

In recent years, as a result transformation of leadership in higher education, in order to meet
global changes and challenges, there has been a growing interest in the jobs of leaders in
the field of higher education institutions. Selection of expert leaders affects the growth and
development of higher education institutions and is considered a key factor in achieving
university standards and enhancing performance. The main purpose of this study was to
investigate the effect of transformational leadership and transparent communication on …