the structural relationship between transformational Leadership, Leader-Member exchange(LMX) and individual creativity of korean golf leader Kim Il-Gwang1, Kim Joo-Young2,* 1Professor, Dept. of Leisure Sport Industry, Korea National Sport University, Korea 2Research Scholar, Dept. of Leisure Sport Industry, Korea National Sport University, Korea *Corresponding author: Joo-Young Kim Research Scholar, Dept. of Leisure Sport Industry, Korea National Sport University, Korea Email: kjm3409@naver.com
Online published on 16 October, 2018. Abstract Background/Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the transformational leadership, leader-member exchange(LMX) and individual creativity of golf instructor perceived by golf academy trainees. Methods/Statistical Analysis In order to achieve such purpose, the sample was extracted using the convenient sampling method targeting 250 applicants registered in a golf academy in Korea as of 2016 who wished to become a professional golfer. The survey was used as the research tool and Cronbach's α was between.841 and.857. The confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's α, correlation analysis and structural equation model (SEM) analysis were carried out using the SPSS 20.0 and AMOS 20.0 programs for data analysis. Findings The results are as follows. First, the golf instructor's transformational leadership had a significant influence on the leader-member exchange(LMX). Second, the leader-member exchange(LMX) had a significant influence on the individual creativity. Improvements/Applications The instructor's interests as well as the execution of systematic educational programs are necessary for establishing mutual trust and cooperation. Top Keywords Transformational leadership, Leader-member exchange (LMX), Individual creativity, Golf academy, Golf teaching. Top |