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| Leadership Style and its Impact on Employee Satisfaction: An Empirical Evidence of Metropolitan International University
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Okee Jill Margaret, Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara
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Abstract:
Leadership effectiveness influences workforce engagement and productivity levels. Yet limited empirical research exists exploring leadership style impact on employee satisfaction within higher education institutions in Uganda. This study investigated the relationship between transformational, transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles and employee satisfaction at Metropolitan International University using a survey of 145 staff. Multiple regression analysis was conducted on SPSS and Stata to analyze the influences while controlling for other job characteristics. The findings revealed that transformational leadership positively predicted high satisfaction whereas laissez-faire leadership lowered satisfaction. Additionally, empowering job design and career advancement enhanced satisfaction. Policy recommendations highlight strategic professional development for departmental leaders. The robust correlation coefficient of 0.680 signified a substantial and statistically significant positive relationship between laissez-faire leadership and Employee Satisfaction. This indicated that when leaders adopt a laissez-faire style, characterized by minimal interference and a hands-off approach to decision-making and guidance, employees tend to report higher levels of Employee Satisfaction within their respective roles. Specialized management coaching programs must be ingeniously developed that systematically reinforce exemplary transformational conduct centering visionary direction, inspiring motivation of subordinates, and empowering delegation to maximize productivity and welfare
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