Objective - The objective of this paper is to examine the relationship between transformational leadership, work stress and job satisfaction. Based on previous studies, we proposed that work stress will mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and employees' job satisfaction.

Methodology/Technique - Data was collected from 248 employees working in three organizations in Java Island, Indonesia. To test the hypotheses, we used regression analysis and a boostrapping approach with a Macro Process.

Finding - The results of this study show that transformational leadership has a positive relationship with employee job satisfaction. However, transformational leadership does not have significant relationship with work stress. This therefore means that there is no mediation of work stress either.

Novelty – This empirical study provides a first glance at the correlation between the variables. Future studies should consider using more participants from across Indonesia to properly reflect the cultural difference among other provinces.

Type of Paper - Empirical.

Keywords: Work Motivation; Job Satisfaction; Affective Commitment; Mediation; Human Resources.

JEL Classification: M10, M12, M19.

URI: http://gatrenterprise.com/GATRJournals/JMMR/vol4.3_6.html

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2019.4.3(6)

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