Relationship between Perceived Transformational Behaviors of Leaders and Emotional Connect to the Organization of Faculty Members in the Indian Higher Education Context

The research explores the relationship between perceived transformational leadership behavior of the heads of departments and the affective commitment of faculty members in the higher education institutions in Bangalore. The sample consists of 308 faculty members from various universities and affiliated colleges in Bangalore. It was found that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between the two variables of the study. The finding is relevant in terms of choosing and managing the performance of academic leadership in the Indian higher education context.