The Impact of Leadership Styles on Employee Retention: An Empirical Investigation Using Multiple Regression Analysis.
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This study examines the relationship between leadership styles—specifically transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire—and employee retention. Drawing on data from 300 employees across multiple industries, descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses were conducted to evaluate how different leadership approaches predict retention outcomes. Results indicate that transformational leadership is a significant positive predictor of employee retention, while laissez-faire leadership shows a negative association. The findings underscore the importance of leadership development programs aimed at fostering transformational behaviors to enhance workforce stability.
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