EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT WITH MOTIVATIONAL FACTOR AS MEDIATOR

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
DALOWAR HOSSAN

This study aims to extend the literature by examining the mediating effect of motivational factors between the relationship of leadership styles and employee engagement in the Readymade Garments (RMG) industry in Bangladesh. The study is used Herzberg’s two-factor theory and full range leadership theory. Using the deductive approach and quantitative technique, the study has collected data from 387 employees of the RMG industry via a closedended researcher-administered questionnaire. The findings show that intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, as well as transactional leadership style, have a significant effect on employee engagement in the RMG industry. Motivational factors (intrinsic and extrinsic) mediate the relationship between the relationship of leadership styles (transformational and transactional) and employee engagement. It is suggested that the industry should focus on transactional leadership style and motivational factors for filling the ambitious target in the future.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalowar Hossan ◽  
Zuraina Binti Dato' Mansor ◽  
Mst Fahima Aktar ◽  
Nurain binti mohd roshedi ◽  
Saurov Roy

The current study aims to extend the literature by examining the moderating effect of leadership styles on the relationship between motivational factors and employee engagement in the context of the readymade garments (RMG) industry of Bangladeshwhere both leadership styles, motivational factors and employee engagement are known to be at an unsatisfactory level. The study used Herzberg’s two-factor theory and the full range leadership model. Quantitative technique had been used and the hypotheses were investigated through path coefficient analysis of 387 employees at the RMG industry of Bangladesh. The findings show thatextrinsic motivational factors, intrinsic motivational factors, transactional leadership style and transformational leadership stylehave significant effect on employee engagement as well as transactional leadership style moderates the relationship between intrinsic motivational factors and employee engagement. The paper discusses the implications of the findings and provides constructive suggestions on how to use motivational factors and leadership styles to positively impact employee engagement. The conclusionsrecommend that the industry focuses on leadership styles and motivational factors in order to fulfil more ambitious targets and sustain business for the long term.


This paper attempts to present a snapshot of leadership’s style impact and influence and other related effectingreasonstowardstheemployee‘sperformanceandloyaltyinb ankingindustry.Baseonreviewofpastliteratures,majorityofthestudi eshadidentifiedapositiverelationshipbetweentransformational leadership and transactional leadership style toward employee loyalty and performance within the company.Thestudypopulationcomprised five headquarterofficesofcommercialbanksaroundKuala LumpurCity.Theresultofthisresearchdidsupportmostoftheresearc hesdone previously inceithas been found that both leadership styles have significant (positive) relationship towards employee performance in banking industry. This paper also concluded that employee loyalty do have mediation effectbetweentransformationalleadershipandemployeeperforman ceaswellasbetweentransactional leadership and employee performance. Additionally, it also proves that demographic characters do not have significant influence on employee loyalty and performance within an organization.


2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mustafa Raziq ◽  
Felipe Mendes Borini ◽  
Omer Farooq Malik ◽  
Mansoor Ahmad ◽  
Mehwish Shabaz

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of goal clarity in the relationship between leadership styles and project success. The paper draws on full-range leadership theory, and contextualizes leadership styles such as transformational leadership style, and transactional leadership style (active management by exception, and contingent reward) to temporary project environment. Design/methodology/approach Data are collected (in year 2017) from 248 individuals working in ten large project-based organizations from different sectors, each having multiple units in Pakistan. Respondents comprise functional managers and individuals (who have lead or worked on projects), as well as dedicated project managers. Findings Goal clarity partially mediates the relationship between transformational leadership style and project success. However, in case of the transactional leadership style, there is no mediation as transactional leadership style is not associated with goal clarity. Furthermore, contingent reward is positively associated to project success, while active management by exception is negatively associated to project success. Originality/value Research suggests that the underlying mechanisms of the relationship between leadership styles (transactional and transformational) and project success are less clear and need to be further explored. This study contributes to literature by answering such calls, and examines possible underlying mechanisms (i.e. goal clarity) in the relationship between leadership styles and project success.


2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-100
Author(s):  
Saad G. Yaseen ◽  
Saib Al-Janaydab ◽  
Nesrine Abed Alc

The aim of this article is to investigate the relationship between leadership styles, absorptive capacity and firm's innovation in the Jordanian Pharmaceutical sector. It is a knowledge-intensive industry and one where effective leadership has been very substantial. Findings reveal that transformational leadership style and transactional leadership style are antecedents to absorptive capacity and a firm's innovation. The results confirm a significant and direct relationship between both leadership styles and firm innovation, and indirectly through absorptive capacity. Overall, the research's findings provide valuable insights for managers to foster absorptive capacity and innovation of their firms.


Author(s):  
Dwi Putra Budi Setia Et.al

This research aims to investigate the impact of transformational & transactional leadership style towards employee engagement mediated by talent management practices among subordinates with woman as their direct superiors. As the research was conducted during pandemic Covid-19, questionnaires were distributed through online. The method of purposive sampling was adopted to make sure that certain criteria was met before the respondents were deemed to be eligible in filling up the questionnaires. In the end, 117 questionnaires were returned, in which 64% came from manufacturing and mineral industries (majority in oil and gas), while another 36% came from service industries (majority from public sector and trading). The analysis of multiple regression was performed towards the data in addition to use the mediation analysis proposed by Baron & Kenny. The study found that both leadership style was indeed practiced by women leaders. However, results suggested that partial mediation exists in the relationship between transformational leadership style towards employee engagement. While full mediation was supported in the relationship between transactional leadership style towards employee engagement.


Author(s):  
Tebogo Sethibe ◽  
Renier Steyn

This study investigated the mediating effect of organizational climate on the relationship between transformational and transactional leadership styles on innovative behaviour. 1 1 15th International Entrepreneurship Forum (15th IEF) Conference Conference Theme The Globalisation and Internationalisation of SMEs AND New Ventures: Travels with Eclectic Charlie, Digital Mary, Networked Nadia and Impactful Shona. Venice, Italy 14–16 December 2016. The effect of each component of transformational and transactional leadership styles on innovative behaviour was also investigated. A sample of 3,180 respondents from 52 South African companies participated in this research. Four main hypotheses and six sub-hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that indeed organizational climate mediates the relationship between transformational and transactional leadership styles on innovative behaviour as well as their components. The study substantiated the expected positive relationship between transformational leadership style and innovative behaviour. Furthermore, the results showed that among the components of transformational leadership styles, inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation influence innovative behaviour positively. This study showed that in an environment conducive to innovation, the transactional leadership style has no influence in enhancing employees’ innovative behaviour. This study provided new insight into the nature of the relationship between leadership styles, organizational climates and innovative behaviour.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinzent Zerner ◽  
Eckhard Marten ◽  
Jens Brandt

Purpose: The success of a firm often largely depends on its employees. Therefore, we propose and test the possibility of influencing affective and normative commitment by transactional, transformational, and passive leadership styles. Implications: Demographic change is progressing slowly but steadily; here lies the crucial point. Our results show that only transformational leadership influences the commitment dimensions positively. That can help make the best use of scarce human resources to remain competitive in the long term. Originality/Value: The article provides new information concerning the relationship between transformational and transactional leadership style and their influence on commitment within the banking and consulting sector of the German service industry. It highlights the need for further research into this topic across industries and demographics. For cross-cultural (USA-Germany) comparisons, the article might help to understand differences and trends within globalization. Methodology: To address this question, we conducted interviews with 197 employees of the financial service sector in Germany to confirm the relationship between leadership styles and employee commitment. In order to verify and extend previous research, we planned an explanatory study. We used the multiple regression analysis to examine this relationship. Findings: The results provide new evidence for German participants, which show (1) that transformational leadership is the “optimum” to facilitate commitment and is completely decoupled from the other leadership styles. (2) Preliminary studies revealed a preference toward transactional leadership, which correlated positively with affective and normative commitment. The present study cannot confirm this correlation. (3) Passive leadership correlates negatively with commitment, which indicates that the avoidance of passive leadership is essential. In sum, the correlation for different leadership styles (except transactional leadership style) is higher than in the preliminary studies. This indicates that the relationship between leadership styles and affective and normative commitment is exceeding the assumptions.


2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (02) ◽  
pp. 1850021 ◽  
Author(s):  
TEBOGO GILBERT SETHIBE

The purpose of this paper is to examine the nature of the relationship between leadership styles, organisational climate, innovation and organisational performance. The study was quantitative in nature using questionnaires submitted by 231 participants from various companies in South Africa. The statistical analysis was based on Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using the path analysis. The results from SEM reveal that transformational leadership style influences the climate for innovation and organisational performance directly and innovation indirectly. Similarly, a direct relationship between transactional leadership style and organisational performance was found, but no relationship was found between transactional leadership style and innovation. The findings assist managers to better understand which leadership style to adopt when the aim is to increase organisational performance using innovation as an enabler. This is the first study that investigated the nature of the relationship between leadership styles, organisational climate, innovation and organisational performance taking into account the nature of innovation (i.e., incremental and radical) and the stage at which innovation is operating in the innovation process.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonia Ruiz Moreno ◽  
María Isabel Roldán Bravo ◽  
Carlos García-Guiu ◽  
Luis M. Lozano ◽  
Natalio Extremera Pacheco ◽  
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PurposeThis paper aims to report the findings of a study examining the relationship between different leadership styles and engagement through the mediating role of proactive personality.Design/methodology/approachServant leadership, paradoxical leadership, authentic leadership, employee engagement and proactive personality were assessed in an empirical study based on a sample of 348 military personnel in Spain. The questionnaire data were analyzed through SEM using EQS and bootstrapping analysis using the PROCESS macro for SPSS.FindingsThe results reveal that servant leadership style in officers partially impacts their cadets' engagement through proactive personality but that authentic and paradoxical leadership styles do not mediate the relationship. The authors also verify a direct relationship between proactive personality and engagement.Practical implicationsThe study implications advance the literature on leadership in emphasizing new leadership styles to increase proactive personality and engagement in the military context. This study verifies the importance of military leaders fostering servant leadership as an antecedent of proactive personality. Finally, the authors show that servant leadership partially impacts engagement through proactive personality.Originality/valueThis study explores the relationship among servant, paradoxical and authentic leadership styles, proactive personality, and engagement – relationships that have not been explored theoretically and tested empirically in the military context.


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