By Chol Gabriel Majer, Maxwell Adea

This study comparatively analyzes transformational leadership practices and banking performance in three diverse banks (Cooperative, Ecobank, and National Bank of Egypt) located in Juba, South Sudan. It explores the influence of government policy on transformational leadership and its subsequent impact on the performance of the banking industry. Employing a descriptive survey research design with both quantitative and qualitative elements, data was collected from 96 customers and employees. The research revealed positive perceptions of both transformational leadership and the performance of these banks, significant positive correlations between transformational leadership, government policy, and organizational performance, and a confirmed positive influence of transformational leadership on performance through regression analysis. While dimensions like team cooperation and motivation were highly rated, employee welfare received lower scores. The study highlights the critical role of transformational leadership in organizational success within South Sudan’s developing banking sector and emphasizes the need for supportive government policies. Recommendations include focusing on transformational leadership development and strategic policy interventions to enhance banking sector effectiveness. Future research should employ longitudinal and qualitative approaches to further explore transformational leadership dynamics and specific challenges within the South Sudanese context.

Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Banking Performance, Government Policy, South Sudan, Developing
Country, Survey Research

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