Copyright © 2025 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{176577,
        author = {Miss Nandita Rathnavath and Reshma Nair and Bhavana Sharma},
        title = {THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AND RETENTION IN THE MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION INDUSTRY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6125-6131},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176577},
        abstract = {Leadership is a cornerstone of organizational success, especially in industries marked by physically demanding labor, repetitive work routines, and strict hierarchical structures—such as manufacturing and production. These settings often suffer from challenges like low employee morale, poor job satisfaction, and a high employee turnover rate. This dissertation investigates how varying leadership styles—specifically transformational, transactional, autocratic, and democratic—impact employee motivation and retention within such high-pressure environments. A mixed-method approach involving both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews will be employed to gather robust data from employees and managers. The research aims to generate empirical insights that can help organizations refine their leadership strategies to foster a more motivated, engaged, and stable workforce. Ultimately, the findings are expected to assist HR professionals and leaders in implementing effective, context-specific leadership models to improve productivity and reduce attrition.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }