LEADERSHIP STYLES AND WORK ENGAGEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES

Ahmad Muktamar; Nurnaningsih A Nurnaningsih

doi:10.62207/egz2z305

Authors

Ahmad Muktamar Institut Lamaddukkelleng Sengkang, South Sulawesi, Indonesia Author
Nurnaningsih A Nurnaningsih Universitas Islam As'adiyah Sengkang, South Sulawesi, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62207/egz2z305

Keywords:

Leadership Style, Work Engagement, Transformational Leadership, Systematic Literature Review, Effective Leadership

Abstract

This research investigates the relationship between leadership styles and employee work engagement, with the aim of identifying the most effective leadership styles in increasing work engagement. Using approach Systematic Literature Review (SLR), this research analyzes various studies related to transformational, transactional, autocratic and participative leadership styles. The research results show that transformational and participative leadership styles significantly increase employee work engagement, while autocratic and transactional styles tend to reduce engagement. The implications of this research provide practical recommendations for organizations to adopt a leadership style that supports employee empowerment and intrinsic motivation.

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