Impact of Transformational Leadership on Globalization Effects Mitigation to Preserve Traditional Islamic Values: A Study on Islamic Culture and Civilization in the Context of Rapid Globalization Effects
Keywords:
Transformational Leadership, Globalization Effects Mitigation, Islamic Values Preservation, Islamic Culture and Civilization, Cultural Sustainability, Leadership, Globalization, Organizational Culture, Islamic InstitutionsAbstract
The rapid expansion of globalization has created significant challenges for the preservation of religious, cultural, and ethical values across societies worldwide. While globalization facilitates knowledge exchange, technological advancement, and socio-economic development, it simultaneously exposes traditional value systems to external influences that may weaken cultural identity and heritage. Within Islamic societies, the preservation of Islamic values has become an increasingly important concern, particularly for institutions responsible for safeguarding Islamic culture and civilization. In this context, leadership plays a critical role in guiding organizations to balance global integration with cultural preservation. Therefore, the present study investigates the impact of transformational leadership on Islamic values preservation through the mediating role of globalization effects mitigation within institutions associated with Islamic culture and civilization in Sindh, Pakistan. The study is grounded in Transformational Leadership Theory, Social Learning Theory, Dynamic Capability Theory, and Organizational Culture Theory. A positivist philosophical stance and deductive research approach were adopted to examine the proposed relationships. Using a quantitative explanatory research design, primary data were collected from 300 employees working in Islamic culture and civilization institutions across Sindh through a structured questionnaire. Respondents were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), employing reliability analysis, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and mediation analysis to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings revealed that transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on globalization effects mitigation and Islamic values preservation. Furthermore, globalization effects mitigation was found to significantly influence Islamic values preservation. The mediation analysis confirmed that globalization effects mitigation serves as a significant mediating mechanism between transformational leadership and Islamic values preservation. These results indicate that transformational leaders play a vital role in strengthening organizational capabilities aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of globalization while simultaneously promoting the preservation of Islamic ethical principles, cultural traditions, and religious identity. The study contributes to the existing literature by extending transformational leadership research into the domain of cultural and civilizational preservation. It also provides practical implications for policymakers, religious institutions, and cultural organizations seeking to protect Islamic values in an increasingly globalized environment. The findings suggest that transformational leadership can serve as an effective strategic approach for ensuring cultural sustainability and preserving Islamic civilization amid rapid global change.
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