Exploring the Role of Leadership Styles in Enhancing Employee Performance : A Meta-Analytic Review

Bidhya Devi Bhandari; Pushpa Kamal Dahal; Sandeep Lamichhane

doi:10.55606/iceb.v3i1.468

Authors

Bidhya Devi Bhandari Kathmandu University
Pushpa Kamal Dahal Kathmandu University
Sandeep Lamichhane Kathmandu University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/iceb.v3i1.468

Keywords:

Leadership styles, employee performance, transformational leadership, meta-analysis, job satisfaction

Abstract

This study examines the effect of different leadership styles transformational, transactional, and laissez-fair on employee performance across various industries. By synthesizing findings from 50 empirical studies, the research provides evidence of the significant impact of transformational leadership on motivation, productivity, and job satisfaction. Practical implications for managerial training are discussed.

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