• ANJUM AJAZ
• Prof.Shabir Ahmad Bhat

Leadership style is often regarded as a key factor in boosting employee engagement, playing a crucial role in achieving organizational goals. This study aims to examine how different leadership styles transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire affect employee engagement in the banking sector. Data was collected from 475 full-time employees working in banks through a cross-sectional survey. The sampling method used was multi-stage cluster sampling, and a self-administered questionnaire was used to gather the responses. For data analysis, SPSS 25.0 was employed to compute frequencies, summary statistics, correlations, and coefficient alpha. Additionally, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied for hypothesis testing.The results showed that both transformational and transactional leadership styles have a significant impact on employee engagement, whereas laissez-faire leadership had no significant effect. Specifically, transformational and transactional leadership styles were found to be strong predictors of employee engagement, contrasting with the lack of influence from laissez-faire leadership. These findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of social exchange theory and offer practical insights for banking organizations looking to enhance employee engagement.

Transactional leadership, leadership style,Transformational leadership,Employee Engagement, Banking sector.

"Unveiling the Role of Leadership Styles in Fostering Employee Engagement: An Empirical Investigation in the Banking Sector", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.b440-b463, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412142.pdf

"Unveiling the Role of Leadership Styles in Fostering Employee Engagement: An Empirical Investigation in the Banking Sector", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppb440-b463, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412142.pdf