Leadership Styles and Employee Wellbeing: A Comparative Study

Kyeyune Bakaluba M.

Faculty of Business and Management Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This study explores the relationship between various leadership styles and employee wellbeing within organizational contexts. Recognizing the significance of employee wellbeing for both individual growth and organizational performance, this research aims to compare the impacts of different leadership styles on employees’ mental and physical health. Through a detailed literature review, analysis of three recent studies, and comparative examination, this paper highlights how transformational, authentic, and laissez-faire leadership styles influence employee wellbeing. Findings indicate that leadership styles significantly affect employee satisfaction, stress levels, and overall job performance, emphasizing the need for organizations to adopt leadership approaches that foster a healthy work environment.

Keywords: Leadership styles, Employee wellbeing, Transformational leadership, Authentic leadership, Laissez-faire leadership.

CITATION: Kyeyune Bakaluba M. Leadership Styles and Employee Wellbeing: A Comparative Study. Research Output Journal of Education, 2024 3(2):57-62.