Estilos de liderazgo y su influencia en el desempeño laboral: un estudio en empresas de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

This study analyzes the influence of leadership styles on the work performance of employees in companies in the city of Quito, through a quantitative approach. For data collection, questionnaires were applied to 50 employees in order to identify the predominant leadership style and its relationship with job performance. Kurt Lewin's Leadership Test, which evaluates authoritarian, democratic and laissez-faire styles, and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ), which measures performance in terms of tasks, context and counterproductive behaviors, were used. Data analysis, performed using SPSS statistical software, showed a positive correlation between the variables studied. The results indicate that democratic leadership style positively influences work performance. As a recommendation, it is suggested that leaders adjust their approach to the needs of the team to promote a motivating and productive work environment, thus strengthening the relationship between leadership and performance