Volume 20 No 13 (2022)
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Investigating the Influence of Leadership Styles on Employee Motivation and Performance
Indu Shukla, Pranav Singh, Krishna Pal Singh
Abstract
An organization's ability to motivate and perform its workforce depends heavily on its leadership. This study employs a case study methodology to examine how various leadership philosophies affect worker motivation and output. The investigation looks at the effects of several leadership philosophies on worker happiness, engagement, and output, such as transformational, transactional, and servant leadership.
Data from workers and leaders in various firms is gathered for the study using qualitative techniques including surveys and interviews. Once the data is analyzed, it becomes clear what each leadership style's advantages and disadvantages are in terms of encouraging worker motivation and output.
The research also looks at how feedback systems, communication styles, and organizational culture affect the dynamics between managers and staff members.
The significance of adaptable leadership strategies that meet the demands of employees and company goals. It has been observed that although transactional leadership keeps things stable and effective, transformational leadership encourages staff members to go above and beyond and innovate. Servant leadership promotes cooperation, trust, and worker happiness, all of which are beneficial to the long-term success of the firm.
This study adds to the body of knowledge by offering useful advice on how to lead in a way that will improve worker motivation and output. The results have important ramifications for organizational leaders who want to foster a happy workplace and produce long-term business results.
Keywords
Leadership Styles, Employee Motivation, Performance, Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership.
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