THE IMPACT ON LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY

Abstract

Leadership effectiveness plays a pivotal role in shaping organizational outcomes, particularly in influencing the performance of employees. This abstract provides a concise overview of existing literature to elucidate the relationship between leadership effectiveness and employee performance. Drawing upon various theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, this paper explores the multifaceted dimensions of leadership effectiveness and its direct and indirect effects on employee performance.
Firstly, it examines the theoretical underpinnings of leadership effectiveness, encompassing various leadership styles, traits, and behaviors. Transformational, transactional, and authentic leadership styles are discussed, along with the importance of emotional intelligence, communication skills, and vision setting in effective leadership.
Secondly, the paper delves into empirical evidence demonstrating the impact of leadership effectiveness on employee performance across diverse organizational contexts. Studies reveal that effective leadership fosters employee engagement, motivation, job satisfaction, and commitment, consequently enhancing individual and organizational performance indicators such as productivity, innovation, and profitability.
Furthermore, the mediating mechanisms through which leadership influences employee performance are explored. These include factors such as organizational culture, climate, and trust, as well as the leader-member exchange (LMX) relationship and employee empowerment. Additionally, the moderating effects of contextual variables such as organizational size, industry type, and cultural diversity are considered in understanding the nuanced dynamics of leadership effectiveness.