scholarly journals EXPLORING PREFERRED LEADERSHIP STYLES ACROSS INDUSTRIES: PERSPECTIVES OF FOLLOWERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerstin Ganzemiller ◽  
Phuong Vo ◽  
Andy Bertsch ◽  
Mohammad Saeed ◽  
James Ondracek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Retail Industry ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Beverage Industry ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Laissez Faire

Introduction/ Main Objective: This study investigated preferred leadership styles, considered by many to be the most prevalent styles: autocratic, participative, and laissez-faire. We assessed ‘preferred leadership style’ from the perspective of the follower. The study aimed at exploring the variations in the preference for leadership styles across selected industries, namely the food/beverage industry, the retail industry, and the financial industry. Novelty: Leadership styles and perspectives have been investigated from divergent angles; but the preferred leadership styles have not been explored adequately across industries. This study endeavored at filling the gap in literature, and to provide direction to stakeholders, as regards followers’ perspectives.Research Methods: Our convenience sample was a result of a targeted effort to query respondents from three distinct samples: retail, restaurant/drink establishments, and consumer finance institutions (primarily banks). In addition to the preferred leadership from the perspective of the follower, we also collected demographic data including gender and age of the follower, in order to get the critical insights from demographic lenses. Our survey included the leader behavior questions that are borrowed from the LBDQ XII manual provided by Stogdill (1962), and involved an examination of the studies conducted by Van Eeden, et al.(2008) for examples of behaviors attributed to the various leadership styles.Finding/Results: Our results were mixed. In some analyses, our results were reflective of the literature. However, in other analyses, our results differed from the literature. The study evinced tolerance for autocratic leadership, particularly in retailing, much against the pre-conceived notion. Conclusion: The study confirmed the generally- accepted hypothesis that employees from the food/beverage industry, the retail industry, and the financial industry all prefer participative leadership significantly more than autocratic or laissez-faire styles.

scholarly journals Leadership effectiveness in managing change, motivating employees and communication and the influence of leadership styles

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 890-898
Author(s):  
Rabindranath S. Ramcharan ◽  
Sanjana Brijball Parumasur
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Leadership Effectiveness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
First Line ◽  
Autocratic Leadership

This study assesses first line supervisors’ perceptions of the effectiveness of leadership in managing the change process. This is analyzed in terms of employee’s perceptions of the effectiveness of leadership communication, ability to motivate staff and to effectively manage change. The prevailing leadership styles are also assessed. The study was undertaken in a municipal fire and emergency services division in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and the population comprises of 60 first line supervisors from which a sample of 52 employees was drawn using the systematic sampling technique. Data was collected using an established questionnaire that was modified for the purposes of this study. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire (validity and reliability) were assessed using Factor Analysis and Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha respectively. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicate that first line supervisors believe that the leadership of the organization is able to effectively manage change though improvement is needed in terms of their ability to motivate employees and communicate effectively. The dominant leadership style is autocratic leadership followed by impoverished leadership styles which explains the lower concern for motivation and communication that surfaced in this organization. The study also found that only team/participative leadership style correlates significantly with leaders’ potential to motivate employees, communicate and manage change respectively. Recommendations are made to enhance leadership effectiveness

scholarly journals Autocratic, Democratic, Transformational and Charismatic Leadership Styles and Contingency of Different Performance Outcomes in SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 391-407
Author(s):  
Dr. Zafar Iqbal ◽  
Dr. Amna Niazi ◽  
Dr. Hamid Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Charismatic Leadership ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Medium Enterprises

We analyze four different leadership styles from multiple dimensions to find out the suitability of these styles for the leaders working in Pakistani small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Theoretically, it is an additional perspective in the debate on effectiveness of different leadership styles in different environments for different purposes. It starts with analyzing contemporary theories of leadership and their derivative styles. Next, it discusses the major aspects of organizational environment coming from the broader culture of a country. Subsequently, it tries to provide a more balanced view in the debate on cause and effect of leadership styles and their effectiveness in specific organizational culture. In the empirical analyses the study analyzes the productivity, acceptance and sustainable success of different leadership styles in the organizations working in Pakistan. The data is collected both from business leaders and their relevant followers. The findings of study explains that outputs when measured in terms quantity shows better results for autocratic leadership style while democratic leadership style give better results when measured in terms of quality. Similarly, willingness of followers to continue and their inspirations beyond the formal organizational structure are higher for charismatic and participative leadership styles.

Principal Leadership Style and Teacher Job Performance: Evidence from Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atif Saleem ◽  
Sarfraz Aslam ◽  
Junaid Rafiq ◽  
Prof. Congman Rao
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Principal Leadership ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
Principal Leadership Style ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Laissez Faire

<p>The study intentions were to examine the correlation and impact of the style of leadership of the principals on job performance of the teachers of secondary school in private sector in Lahore district, Pakistan. It is correlational study in terms of research design. The data was collected from 106 principals and 543 teachers of secondary schools in private sector in Lahore district through adapted instrument. The first tool of the instrument “Principal Leadership Style Questioner (PLSQ) had cronbach alphas of 0.834 for autocratic leadership sub-scale, 0.764 for democratic leadership sub-scale and 0.861 for laissez-faire leadership sub-scale. The Second tool of the instrument “Teacher Job Performance Questioner” (TJPQ) had Cronbach alpha of 0.816. The research question and hypotheses were tested by using percentage, multiple regression, Pearson correlation at the level of p<0.05 significance. The statistics attesting 57.3% variation in teachers’ job performance was due to mutual contribution of principals’ autocratic leadership, democratic leadership and laissez-faire leadership styles. The most commonly employed principals’ leadership style was autocratic leadership in secondary school in private sector in the district. It had statistically significant and strong positive impact on teachers’ performance in the studied area. Whereas reciprocal impact in case of laissez-faire. The principal suggestion was that the school principals should be trained to learn the mixture usage of autocratic and democratic leadership styles wisely in diverse situations and work settings in secondary schools in private sector in the district Lahore, Pakistan.</p>

Principal Leadership Style and Teacher Job Performance: Evidence from Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atif Saleem ◽  
Sarfraz Aslam ◽  
Prof. Congman Rao ◽  
Junaid Rafiq
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Principal Leadership ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
Principal Leadership Style ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Laissez Faire

<p>The study intentions were to examine the correlation and impact of the style of leadership of the principals on job performance of the teachers of secondary school in private sector in Lahore district, Pakistan. It is correlational study in terms of research design. The data was collected from 106 principals and 543 teachers of secondary schools in private sector in Lahore district through adapted instrument. The first tool of the instrument “Principal Leadership Style Questioner (PLSQ) had cronbach alphas of 0.834 for autocratic leadership sub-scale, 0.764 for democratic leadership sub-scale and 0.861 for laissez-faire leadership sub-scale. The Second tool of the instrument “Teacher Job Performance Questioner” (TJPQ) had Cronbach alpha of 0.816. The research question and hypotheses were tested by using percentage, multiple regression, Pearson correlation at the level of p<0.05 significance. The statistics attesting 57.3% variation in teachers’ job performance was due to mutual contribution of principals’ autocratic leadership, democratic leadership and laissez-faire leadership styles. The most commonly employed principals’ leadership style was autocratic leadership in secondary school in private sector in the district. It had statistically significant and strong positive impact on teachers’ performance in the studied area. Whereas reciprocal impact in case of laissez-faire. The principal suggestion was that the school principals should be trained to learn the mixture usage of autocratic and democratic leadership styles wisely in diverse situations and work settings in secondary schools in private sector in the district Lahore, Pakistan.</p>

Principal Leadership Style and Teacher Job Performance: Evidence from Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atif Saleem ◽  
Sarfraz Aslam ◽  
Prof. Congman Rao ◽  
Muhammad Junaid
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Principal Leadership ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
Principal Leadership Style ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Laissez Faire

<p>The study intentions were to examine the correlation and impact of the style of leadership of the principals on job performance of the teachers of secondary school in private sector in Lahore district, Pakistan. It is correlational study in terms of research design. The data was collected from 106 principals and 543 teachers of secondary schools in private sector in Lahore district through adapted instrument. The first tool of the instrument “Principal Leadership Style Questioner (PLSQ) had cronbach alphas of 0.834 for autocratic leadership sub-scale, 0.764 for democratic leadership sub-scale and 0.861 for laissez-faire leadership sub-scale. The Second tool of the instrument “Teacher Job Performance Questioner” (TJPQ) had Cronbach alpha of 0.816. The research question and hypotheses were tested by using percentage, multiple regression, Pearson correlation at the level of p<0.05 significance. The statistics attesting 57.3% variation in teachers’ job performance was due to mutual contribution of principals’ autocratic leadership, democratic leadership and laissez-faire leadership styles. The most commonly employed principals’ leadership style was autocratic leadership in secondary school in private sector in the district. It had statistically significant and strong positive impact on teachers’ performance in the studied area. Whereas reciprocal impact in case of laissez-faire. The principal suggestion was that the school principals should be trained to learn the mixture usage of autocratic and democratic leadership styles wisely in diverse situations and work settings in secondary schools in private sector in the district Lahore, Pakistan.</p>

scholarly journals The effect of leadership styles on improving communication method among academic administrators

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 396-410
Author(s):  
Reema Mahmoud Abod AlOqlah
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Academic Administrators ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
The Third ◽  
Communication Method ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Laissez Faire ◽  
Communication Methods

This study aimed at exploring the effect of leadership styles on improving communication methods in Saudi universities from the perspective of faculty members. Four-hundred questionnaires were distributed to faculty members in the Saudi universities, 313 questionnaires were valid for analysis. The results showed that the most common leadership style among academic administrators in Saudi universities is the democratic style, followed by the laissez-faire leadership style, while the autocratic leadership style came in the third and last rank. Also, the results showed that one of the most common methods of communication is non-verbal communication related to symbols, movements, and expressions. in addition, the results revealed a significant effect was found positive of democratic leadership style on a communication method and a negative significant effect was found of autocratic leadership style and laissez-faire leadership style on communication method.  Keywords: Leadership style, Communication method, Faculty Members, Academic Administrators

Principal Leadership Style and Teacher Job Performance: Evidence from Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atif Saleem ◽  
Sarfraz Aslam ◽  
Junaid Rafiq ◽  
Prof. Congman Rao
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Principal Leadership ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
Principal Leadership Style ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Laissez Faire

<p>The study intentions were to examine the correlation and impact of the style of leadership of the principals on job performance of the teachers of secondary school in private sector in Lahore district, Pakistan. It is correlational study in terms of research design. The data was collected from 106 principals and 543 teachers of secondary schools in private sector in Lahore district through adapted instrument. The first tool of the instrument “Principal Leadership Style Questioner (PLSQ) had cronbach alphas of 0.834 for autocratic leadership sub-scale, 0.764 for democratic leadership sub-scale and 0.861 for laissez-faire leadership sub-scale. The Second tool of the instrument “Teacher Job Performance Questioner” (TJPQ) had Cronbach alpha of 0.816. The research question and hypotheses were tested by using percentage, multiple regression, Pearson correlation at the level of p<0.05 significance. The statistics attesting 57.3% variation in teachers’ job performance was due to mutual contribution of principals’ autocratic leadership, democratic leadership and laissez-faire leadership styles. The most commonly employed principals’ leadership style was autocratic leadership in secondary school in private sector in the district. It had statistically significant and strong positive impact on teachers’ performance in the studied area. Whereas reciprocal impact in case of laissez-faire. The principal suggestion was that the school principals should be trained to learn the mixture usage of autocratic and democratic leadership styles wisely in diverse situations and work settings in secondary schools in private sector in the district Lahore, Pakistan.</p>

scholarly journals The Effect of Leadership Styles of Administrative Leaders on Job Performance Behavior among Staff of Najran University

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Fuad S. Alkhasawneh
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Administrative Leaders ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Performance Behavior

The present study is an attempt to investigate the effect of leadership styles of administrative leaders on job performance behavior among staff of Najran University. To achieve the objective of the study, the sample was randomly selected of (117) administrative staff at Najran University. The descriptive approach was adopted in this study, in which the author designed 36-item questionnaire divided into two sections: the first one is leadership style (25) items distributed to three domains (autocratic leadership style, participative leadership style and bureaucratic leadership style), and the second section is job performance (11) items. The questionnaire was applied to the participants after verification of validity and reliability. The study revealed that participative style was high, autocratic style was moderate and bureaucratic style was low. The results showed that there are statistically significant differences in autocratic style (a = 0.05) due to gender in favor of females, while there are statistically significant differences in participative style in favor of males, and no statistically significant differences due to scientific qualification. The results indicated that there are positive correlation between the participative style and job performance and negative correlation between the autocratic style and job performance. The author recommends adopting the participative leadership style in administration due to the positive effects it has on job performance, as well as conducting studies on the common leadership styles in other Saudi universities.

scholarly journals Effect of Representative Leadership Styles on the Composition of Organization Commitment with the Facilitating Role of Organizational Maturity

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Hamid Hassan ◽  
Sarosh Asad ◽  
Yasuo Hoshino
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Capability Maturity ◽  
Organizational Maturity ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Organization Life Cycle

This study proposes a framework to explore the effect of leadership styles in defining the composition of Organizational Commitment (OC) along effective, normative and continuance dimension. To bring in a more logical choice of leadership styles, limited numbers of representative leadership styles are derived from the long list of styles presented in the contemporary literature. Higher level of organizational maturity is proposed to facilitate the role of leadership style in shaping the composition of OC in three different dimensions. Organizational Maturity is measured by Capability Maturity Model (CMM), stage of Organization Life Cycle and specificity of Organizational Culture. Results support that a more persuasive and participative leadership style enhance the affective and normative commitment while continuance dimension of commitment is maintained under authoritative and unilateral style of leadership.

scholarly journals Leadership Styles of Hospital Nurses: Impacts on the Work Process and Organizational Climate

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abi Rached CD
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Introduction: The kinds of leadership have been discussed not only in academia but in the corporate world. It has been observed that some types have negatively influenced the organizational environment and the work process. Objective: To analyze the leadership practiced by nursing professionals within the hospital environment and their impacts on the work process and organizational climate. Methods: This is a scoping review whose objective was to map the main concepts about leadership styles and influence, examining and summarizing the existing research gaps. The following databases were used: MEDLINE, LILACS, IBESCS, PUBMED, and ENDENF. Results: Twenty nine articles were selected. The autocratic leadership style was the most cited as unfavorable for maintaining a favorable organizational climate for workers' welfare. Conclusion: It is believed that the leadership practiced by the nurse influences positively or negatively on the corporate environment and well-being at work.

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