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Role of Leadership Styles in Enhancing Employee Motivation and Job Performance: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Sector Banks in Bhojpur District

Author(s) Raju Kumar Singh, Dr. Shashi Kant Singh
Country India
Abstract Leadership plays a pivotal role in influencing employee motivation and job performance, which are critical determinants of organisational success and sustainability. The banking sector, being the backbone of economic growth, demands dynamic and adaptable leadership to meet evolving market and customer expectations. This conceptual study explores the relationship between different leadership styles—transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire—and their impact on employee motivation and job performance, with a comparative focus on public and private sector banks in Bhojpur District, Bihar. Drawing upon established leadership and motivation theories such as Bass’s Transformational Leadership Theory and Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory, this paper highlights how leadership behaviours influence employee attitudes, engagement, and productivity. The study argues that transformational leadership tends to foster higher levels of intrinsic motivation, creativity, and performance, whereas transactional leadership is often associated with compliance and short-term goal achievement. In contrast, laissez-faire leadership may result in ambiguity and reduced employee satisfaction. The comparative analysis further suggests that while public sector banks emphasize stability and procedural leadership, private sector banks lean towards performance-oriented and participative styles. The paper concludes with a conceptual model illustrating the interrelationship between leadership style, employee motivation, and job performance, offering implications for HR managers and policymakers seeking to develop effective leadership strategies in the banking sector.
Keywords: Leadership styles, employee motivation, job performance, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, laissez-faire leadership, banking sector, public sector banks, private sector banks.
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Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-04
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