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 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 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.

scholarly journals Influence of participative and achievement oriented leadership styles on employee job satisfaction in commercial banks in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Davidson Mghanga Mwaisaka ◽  
George K'Aol ◽  
Caren Ouma
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Correlational Research

The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of participative and achievement-oriented leadership styles on employee job satisfaction in commercial banks in Kenya. This study adopted the positivism research philosophy while building a descriptive correlational research design.  The target population of the study was 15,030 employees in all the 43 commercial banks licensed to operate in Kenya as of June 2018. , the study drew a sample size of 386 employees reporting to middle-level managers, using a stratified sampling technique. Data were collected utilizing a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics — statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The results of the study showed that a participative leadership style and achievement-oriented leadership styles positively and significantly predicted employee job satisfaction. From the results of the regression analysis after moderation, it was revealed that environmental contingency factors significantly moderated the relationship between path-goal leadership style and employee job satisfaction.

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 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 The Influence of Leadership Styles and Work Motivation on Teacher’s Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-114
Author(s):  
Retno Widia Astuti ◽  
Happy Fitria ◽  
Rohana Rohana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
School Teachers

This study determined the influence of the principal's leadership style and work motivation on the performance of high school teachers. Data in this study were collected through distributing the questionnaires to respondents. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed by using multiple regression analysis through t-test, F-test, and the coefficient of determination. Population in this study was all high school teachers in Air Kumbang subdistrict of Banyuasin district totaling 85 people. The sampling technique used was saturation. The research sample was 85 high school teachers. The results showed 1) there was a positive and significant effect of leadership style on teachers’ performance; 2) there was a positive and significant influence of work motivation on teachers’ performance; 3) there was a significant influence simultaneously of leadership style and work motivation on the performance of high school teachers in Air Kumbang sub-district Banyuasin.

scholarly journals Leadership Styles of Principals Based on Setting, Zone, and Location of Public Colleges of Education in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kweku Esia-Donkoh ◽  
◽  
David Kwame Quansah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public Colleges ◽  
National Council ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study investigated the leadership styles of principals in public Colleges of Education (CoEs) in Ghana based on the setting, zone and location of the colleges. The quantitative method of the cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. The census sampling technique was employed to obtain 38 principals for the study. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) by Bass and Avolio (2004) was adapted to collect data from the principals. Means, standard deviation, t-test and ANOVA were utilised in analysing the data. The descriptive analysis established that generally, principals of public CoEs in Ghana mostly used transformational leadership style as compared to transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles. The inferential analyses also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in the leadership styles of the principals based on setting, zone and location of the colleges. Among the recommendations is that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), formerly known as the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), should consider competence when selecting and appointing principals and not the setting, zone and location of public CoEs because generally, these variables did not statistically significantly determine the leadership styles adopted by the principals.

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.

scholarly journals Investigating value-laden leadership styles among family business owners

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Venter ◽  
S. M. Farrington
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
The Family

Given the need for a different approach to leadership, as well as the need for further investigation on leadership among family businesses, this study investigates several value-laden leadership styles among family businesses. More specifically the primary objective is to establish the levels of Servant, Ethical, Authentic, and Participative leadership displayed by family business owners and the influence thereof on the Perceived business performance of the family business. A survey was undertaken and 266 usable questionnaires were returned from 133 family business owners and 133 from family business employees. The data analysis involved calculating descriptive statistics and undertaking t-tests. Multiple regression analysis (MRA) was done to test the hypothesised relationships. Although the MRA analysis revealed no statistically significant relationships between the leadership styles investigated and Perceived business performance, the vast majority of respondents agreed that the styles investigated were displayed by the family business owners. For both sample groups Ethical leadership returned the highest mean score, followed by Servant and Participative leadership. The importance of these value-laden leadership styles to family businesses is thus highlighted, contradicting the literature that family businesses owners are often autocratic in their leadership style. In addition, increased clarity on the effectiveness of these value-laden leadership styles within the context of family business is provided.

scholarly journals Leadership Styles in Nursing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serpil Çelik Durmuş ◽  
Kamile Kırca
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Relational Leadership ◽  
Resonant Leadership ◽  
Autocratic Leadership ◽  
Recent Developments

Recent developments in the field of management-organization and organizational behavior and new concepts have also led to the emergence of new leadership styles in leadership. Leadership in health services is important for following innovations and adapting to current situations. Nurses working together with other health personnel in hospitals providing health services constitute an important group in leadership. Nursing, which is a key force for patient safety and safe care, is a human-centered profession, and therefore leadership is a key skill for nurses at all levels. The leadership styles of nurse managers are believed to be an important determinant of job satisfaction and persistence of nurses. The need for nurses with leadership skills and the need for nurses to develop their leadership skills are increasing day by day. There are several leadership styles defined in nursing literature. These leadership styles are examined under the titles of relational leadership style, transformational leadership, resonant leadership, emotional intelligence leadership, and participatory leadership. The task-focused leadership style is explored under the headings of transactional and autocratic leadership, laissez-faire leadership, and instrumental leadership.

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