A Study of impact of leadership styles on employee motivation and job satisfaction

Authors

  • Tarun Jain Assistant Professor Vaish College of Engineering, Rohtak

Keywords:

Leadership, Motivation, Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Leadership is an essential part of every company's management, and hence a major factor in whether or not that organization succeeds. The purpose of this research is to learn how different types of leadership affect workers' enthusiasm for and contentment with their jobs. How different types of leadership might affect workers' morale and productivity is the topic of this study. This study evaluates the many leadership theories and how they might be used in today's corporate world. An additional focus of the research is on the connection between leadership styles, employee motivation, and work satisfaction. The research found that motivation and work satisfaction increased significantly when leaders used a transformative approach.

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Published

2017-09-30

How to Cite

Jain, T. (2017). A Study of impact of leadership styles on employee motivation and job satisfaction. Innovative Research Thoughts, 3(6), 128–132. Retrieved from https://irt.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/150