Examining the Influence of Leadership Styles on Employee Motivation and Organizational Commitment

Abstract

This research study examines the complex dynamics of leadership styles and their profound impact on employee motivation and organizational commitment. A mixed-method approach was applied, and a structured survey questionnaire was used to collect a data sample across Pakistan's cities. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis was conducted using SPSS software, and the result revealed significant correlations among the variables. Hence,  54.82% of the transformational leadership style is vital in fostering a motivated workforce. The transactional leadership style exhibited a positive direct effect on organizational commitment, which was 17.18%; the decisive influence of transformational leadership surpassed its impact. In contrast, servant leadership is characterized by empathy and empowerment, affecting organizational commitment by 43.97%, accentuating its potential to foster a culture of belief and engagement. However, the mediation analysis demonstrated that employee motivation partially mediates the relationship between leadership style and organizational commitment, with an indirect effect of 24.10%.