MEDIATING ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL & TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN UNDERSTANDING MCLEAN & DELONE INFORMATION SYSTEM

Abstract

This study aimed to develop existing knowledge in field of information system by integrating MCLean and DeLeon Modeling with Bass and Avolio style of leadership. For this purpose, data was collected from the university students of various departments through adopted questionnaires. Obtained information were analyzed through SPSS software and Barron and Kenny procedure was adopting to validate the mediation process. Results depict that in model one presented that transformational leadership indirect effect was still significant, which conform the partial mediation. While model two consist of transactional leadership and path c’ was insignificant, that conforms full meditation. Hence it is proved that transactional leadership is major contributor to strengthen DMISM in Pakistan. This study is likely to be supportive in implementing and understanding student attitude toward online systems and the indispensable role of leader attitude toward inspiring students for knowledge sharing over technology. This study examines dynamic relationship between information system modeling and human behavioral interaction during learning process in HEI of Pakistan.