• Jumar P. Dolor
• Fausto C. Romero, Jr.

This study examined the influence of leadership styles and work motivation on job satisfaction among faculty members at Naga College Foundation, Inc. for Academic Year 2024–2025. Specifically, it assessed the level of leadership styles, the quality of work motivation, and the extent of job satisfaction among faculty; determined the significant relationships between leadership styles and both motivation and job satisfaction; and explored the extent to which leadership styles influence work motivation and job satisfaction. A faculty development program was also proposed to enhance institutional leadership capacity, motivation, and satisfaction. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 113 faculty respondents through a researcher-made questionnaire. Statistical tools included weighted mean, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, and Coefficient of Determination (r²). Findings revealed that leadership styles (AWM = 3.75), work motivation (AWM = 3.81), and job satisfaction (AWM = 3.80) were rated highly. Strong, significant correlations were identified between leadership styles and work motivation (r = 0.90–0.99), and between leadership styles and various dimensions of job satisfaction—including organizational culture, work-life balance, autonomy, and recognition. Visionary, servant, transactional, and autocratic leadership styles showed varied but significant influences across domains such as goal alignment, professional development, peer collaboration, and curriculum development (r² = 81–99%). These findings informed the development of a faculty enhancement program designed to cultivate effective leadership, elevate motivation, and sustain faculty satisfaction. The study concludes that leadership styles significantly affect faculty motivation and job satisfaction, highlighting the importance of targeted leadership development in fostering high-performing academic environments.

Leadership Styles, Work Motivation, and Job Satisfaction

"Leadership Styles, Work Motivation, and Job Satisfaction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.k558-k564, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505B49.pdf

"Leadership Styles, Work Motivation, and Job Satisfaction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppk558-k564, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505B49.pdf