The role of transformational leadership on millennials’ dedication in level five private hospitals in Kenya

Rachel Njoroge; Ann Ndirangu; Dionysius Kiambi

doi:10.36096/ijbes.v4i4.363

Authors

Rachel Njoroge Leadership Department, PAC University, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6462-546X
Ann Ndirangu Ph.D., Leadership Department, PAC University, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3539-6482
Dionysius Kiambi Prof., Deputy Vice-Chancellor, PAC University, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4719-1839

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v4i4.363

Keywords:

Millennials, Dedication, Leaders, Transformational Leaders, Engaged

Abstract

The primary intent of this study is to establish the role of transformational governance on millennials’ dedication to level - 5 private hospitals in Kenya. A mixed methods study was applied using a cross-sectional exploratory survey design with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample comprised millennials and their leaders working in level - 5 private hospitals. The sample size was 415 respondents. Five-level multi-stage cluster sampling and purposeful sampling were used. The study findings indicated that individualized consideration and intellectual stimulation influenced millennial dedication. This study has provided actionable insights into leading millennials to safeguard millennial engagement in Kenyan healthcare. Furthermore, to be dedicated, millennials require close monitoring and support. The millennials’ values differ from those of other generations, and they prefer challenges when they get bored with routine work. However, there are two categories of millennials; the older millennials are more responsible and resilient than the younger millennials, who are not dedicated.

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