Out of a large number of theories of leadership, transformational leadership has been the most widely researched over the last
three decades. This theory was developed and popularized by Bass (1985), based on the seminal work of Burns (1978).He
conceptualizes transformational leadership as having four separate dimensions, namely idealized influence, intellectual stimulation,
inspirational motivation and individualized consideration (Bass, 1985; Bass & Avolio, 1994). Transformational leaders provide
idealized influence when they act as role models, exhibiting the kind of behavior that is widely admired in society. This generally
includes exemplary ethical behavior, the implicit adoption of personal goals that are not self-centered, and a willingness and ability to
pursue these goals even though doing so may incur personal cost and self-sacrifice. Such behavior generates respect for, and trust in,
the leader and makes followers more proud of their organization and keener to work harder to promote its goals (Bass & Avolio,
1994). Intellectual stimulation refers to the degree to which leaders stimulate and encourage creativity in their followers by nurturing
and developing independent and innovative thought (Bass & Avolio, 1994). Transformational leaders encourage followers to ask
questions, think deeply about their jobs, and figure out better ways of executing their prescribed tasks. For such leaders, learning is