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Role of leadership style in shaping employee motivation and engagement.

Author(s) Aryaika Jain, Akshar Narway, Dr. Nitin Agarwal
Country India
Abstract Leadership strategies have a significant influence on employee engagement, motivation, and conduct in the workplace. This study examines the impact of different management styles on staff engagement and motivation, as well as the function of these styles in improving business outcomes. Leadership styles, whether transformational, transactional, democratic, or autocratic, and how they contribute to a motivated and engaged workforce are the foci of this research. Primary data for the study came from questionnaires given to employees at different companies; the research strategy was quantitative. Secondary data sources, including books, journals, and reports, round out the analysis. In order to examine the relationships between leadership styles and employee replies, the data is analysed using techniques such as percentage, correlation, and regression analysis. The results show that leadership styles like autocracy have a detrimental impact on employee motivation and engagement, whereas democratic and transformational leadership styles are good. Recognition, open lines of communication, and opportunities for employees to have a say in company decisions are all elements that boost engagement and loyalty, according to the research. The study provides managers and HR professionals with consequences, including the requirement of flexible leadership in modern organisations. It recommends people-centered leadership techniques for sustained engagement and concludes that leadership is a major predictor of employee happiness, performance, and organisational success.
Keywords Leadership Style, Employee Motivation, Employee Engagement, Organizational Behavior, Transformational Leadership, Job Satisfaction
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-25

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