The Impact of Leadership Styles on Project Efficiency

Michał Ćwiąkała, Julia Walter, Dariusz Baran, Gabriela Wojak, Ernest Górka, Piotr Mrzygłód, Maciej Frasunkiewicz, Piotr RęczajskiI and Jan Piwnik

EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, 2025, issue 221, 118-135

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of various leadership styles on project efficiency within different organizational contexts. It seeks to identify the key leadership behaviors that contribute to the successful attainment of project goals, stakeholder satisfaction, and overall project performance. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative research using a questionnaire with 100 project professionals. Data analyzed through statistical methods, including Spearman's correlation. Findings: Leadership styles significantly affect project efficiency. Constructive feedback, clear goals, role clarity, and team initiative are key factors. Research limitations/implications: Limited sample size and scope. Future studies should include diverse industries and cultural contexts. Practical implications: Highlights the need for clear communication, feedback, and team empowerment to improve project outcomes. Social implications: Effective leadership fosters trust, collaboration, and employee satisfaction, boosting productivity. Originality/value: Provides empirical evidence on leadership styles' effect on project efficiency, offering actionable insights for managers.

Keywords: Leadership styles; Project efficiency; Feedback; Team initiative; Project management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.29119/1641-3466.2025.221.6

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