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The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of transformational leadership and job satisfaction toward innovative behaviour among nurses of public hospitals. Based on a previous study, transformational leadership is an important antecedent of innovative behaviour. Only several studies have been conducted on the influence of transformational leadership onto innovative behaviour among nurses. The sample of this study is 320 nurses from nine general hospitals in Kelantan, Malaysia. This study employs simple random sampling and it is quantitative in nature. Data was collected through a survey conducted. Structural equation modelling (SEM) through AMOS version 25 was utilised to analyse the analyse data. Findings reveal that transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and innovative behaviour. Thus, nurse leaders need to employ a transformational leadership style which encourages nurses to focus on innovation besides helping nurses to adapt to changes. It is believed that nurses who are satisfied with the job may exhibit innovative behaviour.
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