hypothesized a correlation between independent and dependent variables and then set out to
investigate and confirm that relationship (Creswell, 2009). Hamstra et al. (2011) discussed
several implications of the study including the idea that tailoring specific leadership behaviors or
styles to followers prefer self-regulatory orientation may improve employee retention,
organizational stability, and the engagement of followers. The authors recommended further
research on the relationship between leadership style, turnover intention, and follower
commitment. The authors also suggested additional research on preferred self-regulatory
orientation and other organizational outcomes variables. The next section of the manuscript
explores transactional leadership theory.