THE ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON CRISES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE KSA BANKING ORGANIZATIONS “HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES”

Context/literature: leadership is considered one of the most important and influential elements relied upon in facing crises, it is the owner of the insightful vision and the diverse experiences to make quick decisions at specific times to correct emergency situations. Purposes: Is to demonstrate the role of transformational leadership in dealing with crises in the banking sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the following goals: 1- Explore the level of preparedness for crisis management from the point of view of HR in the Banking sector in the KSA. 2-Study and analyze the impact of transforming leadership practice on crisis management in the Banking sector in the KSA. Research method: This study is an illustrative in terms of purpose, as it links cause with effect. The study population consists of all supervisors and heads of departments at the middle administrative levels in the KSA banks. Total of (158) valid questionnaires were recovered for analysis. A descriptive and analytical approach was applied to the study such as Average means, Alpha's Cronbach, Pearson Correlation, and Regression Analysis Findings: The study examined an emerging topic in the Saudi Banking sector, and the role of transformational leaders in managing the challenges during crises. The statistical output result indicated clearly that there is an effect of transformational leadership (the ideal effect, intellectual counseling, individual considerations, Motivation, empowerment) on Crises Management system. Conclusion & recommendations: The KSA banks attaches great importance to Transformational leadership dimensions to be applied in the financial system, completable with high concern with crisis management, as the foresight variable to confront the dramatic financial changes in the world.