INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE IN ESTABLISHMENTS IN TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA

Abstract

Leadership style is a significant topic in contemporary literature, with scholars exploring its implications across various fields. Leadership is defined as the ability to harness human resources to achieve specific goals through influence over actions. A positive relationship between management and employees is crucial for organizations seeking improved turnover and recognition. This research aims to investigate the impact of leadership styles on employee performance and satisfaction in establishments in Tabuk. Leadership can be categorized by traits, but is more effectively classified by styles. This study identifies six primary leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, coaching, pacesetting, delegative, and bureaucratic. The development of firms in Tabuk necessitates appropriate leadership approaches. This research has three primary objectives: to explore the leadership styles employed by higher management in Tabuk companies, to assess the effect of these styles on employee performance and job satisfaction, and to analyze their influence on organizational commitment. A survey was conducted to meet these objectives, utilizing a quantitative research design with a sample of 647 workers from various organizations, including hospitals, universities, banks, and companies. Participants included senior managers, heads of units, supervisors, and employees. The questionnaire contained 36 questions covering demographics, organizational type, leadership styles, performance, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Results indicate a linear relationship between leadership style and organizational performance, revealing that certain leadership styles positively impact employee performance, while others may have a detrimental effect.