Impact of Leadership Styles on Employee Motivation: A Literature Review
Published: 2024
Author(s) Name: Abhishek Jain, Manav Mittal and Aruna Bhat |
Author(s) Affiliation: College of Business Studies, COER University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
Locked
Subscribed
Available for All
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of leadership style on employee motivation, focusing on transformational leadership. Utilizing qualitative methodology, it finds a positive relationship between transformational leadership and motivation. This study reveals that transformational leader creates an inspiring environment through inspirational motivation, idealized influence, intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration, enhancing employee motivation. Consequently, motivated employee positively influences organizational performance. Overall, this literature review contributes to understanding of the vital linkages between leadership style, employee motivation, and organizational performance.
Keywords: Employee motivation, Leadership styles, Organizational performance, Transformational leadership.
View PDF