M.A. Thesis:

The study of the role of transformational leadership on empowerment of employees through the role of mediating organizational culture in small and medium enterprises

The present research studies the role of transformational leadership on empowerment of employees through the role of mediating organizational culture in small and medium enterprises. The research method is descriptive survey. The statistical population of this research includes all employees and experts in food companies located in Mashhad. The sample size was determined using Cochran's formula of 207 people and the method of sampling was simple random. The research data were collected using library and field method and the tools used in the questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaires was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha (0.866) and the validity of the tool was confirmed by content method. The research data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of this research indicate that transformational leadership has a significant relationship with organizational culture. It also confirms the results of the relationship between organizational culture and empowerment. In addition, the results show that transformational leadership is related to organizational empowerment through organizational culture. Therefore, corporate managers should increase the motivation of their employees through organizational culture by identifying new opportunities, challenging, improving and explaining a strong vision for the future, and by creating strong relationships, inspire the company and bring employees Organizations are more committed and empowered.

Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Through Organizational Culture, Empowerment of Employees