Examining the Relationship between Leadership Styles and, Employee Productivity in the 21st Century

¹ Basil Chibueze Uchegbu
²Chidinma Uchegbu-Basil
3 Genevieve Ariguzo
¹ Department of Accountancy, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Nigeria.
^2,3 Department of Foundations and Management, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Nigeria

Abstract
This study explored the critical relationship between leadership styles and employee productivity in the 21st Century. As the global business landscape continued to evolve, effective leadership has become increasingly crucial for driving employee engagement, motivation, and productivity. This study examined the impact of various leadership styles, including transformational, transactional, and servant leadership on employee productivity. Through analytical review of leadership styles and employee productivity in the 21st century, this research revealed that leadership styles significantly influence employee job satisfaction, commitment, and overall performance. Transformational leadership in particular is found to have a positive impact on employee productivity, thus fostering a work environment that encouraged innovation, creativity, and, collaboration. This work is concerned about adopting a transformational leadership approach that would help organizations improve employee productivity, enhance job satisfaction, and drive business success. The researchers recommended amongst others that leadership development programs that focused on building transformational leadership skills should be prioritized.

Keywords: Leadership styles, employee productivity, transformational leadership, organizational performance, job satisfaction.

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