Volume 15, Issue 6

IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND ENGAGEMENT IN CORE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN INDIA

Author

Dr. Riddhish Pandey, Mr. Vaibhav Saxena

Abstract

Leadership style plays an important role in influencing employee performance and engagement in manufacturing organizations. This study examines the impact of transformational, transactional, democratic, and autocratic leadership styles on employee performance and engagement in core manufacturing industries in India. A descriptive research design was adopted, and data were collected from 100 employees using a structured questionnaire. The findings indicate that transformational leadership is the most dominant leadership style and has a positive influence on employee motivation, productivity, teamwork, and engagement. Democratic leadership also contributes to higher employee participation and commitment. The study further reveals that effective leadership practices significantly improve performance indicators such as work quality, productivity, and task completion. The research concludes that adopting employee-centered and participative leadership approaches can enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement in the manufacturing sector.

Keywords: Leadership Style, Employee Performance, Employee Engagement, Transformational Leadership, Manufacturing Industry, Productivity, Employee Motivation.

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20262704

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/IMPACT-OF-LEADERSHIP-STYLE-ON-EMPLOYEE-PERFORMANCE-AND-ENGAGEMENT-IN-CORE-MANUFACTURING-INDUSTRIES-IN-INDIA

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