The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion: The Role of Organizational Culture and Justice

Abstract

The present study explores the impact of transformational leadership on workplace diversity and inclusion, over mediating role of organizational culture and justice in higher education institutions context in southern region, KP, Pakistan. The data was collection through secondary and primary sources and analysis was conducted using statistical procedures to test direct and indirect relationships among variables. The results validate that transformational leadership has significant effect upon workplace diversity and inclusion and organizational culture and justice were found to mediate this relationship. The findings suggested that transformational leaders play critical role in shaping inclusive cultures by promoting values and justice. These results have practical implications for leadership development programs, and educational policy mainly in regions with socio-cultural complexities such as KP. By fostering the equitable treatment and inclusive practices, the higher educational leaders can improve the faculty engagement, enhance organizational performance and reduce discrimination overwhelmed at the desired leading outcome. The future research may explore the longitudinal effects and extend the study towards other sectors for comparative analysis in order to compare the diverse outcome and contribute the knowledge from different dimensions