TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND THE WORKFAMILY- CREATIVITY NEXUS: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION IN KERALA

Transformational leadership plays a crucial role in shaping workplace outcomes,
yet its relationship with work-family enrichment and creative problem-solving remains
underexplored. This study examines the relationships between transformational
leadership, work-family enrichment, and creative problem-solving among administrative
professionals in private and government healthcare institutions in Kerala. A total of
380 participants were surveyed using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ)
for transformational leadership, the Work-Family Enrichment Scale (WFES) for workfamily
enrichment, and the Creative Problem-Solving Attributes Inventory (CPSAI) for
creative problem-solving. Results indicate a significant difference in work-family
enrichment between private and government healthcare professionals, with government
employees reporting higher enrichment levels. However, no significant difference was
found in transformational leadership and creative problem-solving across the two sectors.
Correlation analysis revealed strong positive relationships among all three variables,
suggesting that transformational leadership is associated with higher work-family
enrichment and enhanced creative problem-solving. These findings contribute to
leadership research by emphasizing the connections between transformational leadership,
work-family dynamics, and problem-solving abilities in healthcare settings. Future
research could explore potential mediators and moderators, such as job satisfaction
and organizational culture, to gain deeper insights into these relationships. Findings
offer valuable implications for healthcare administrators aiming to implement leadership
strategies that support both employee well-being and innovation.