Literature Review: Leadership And Culture Organization on Employee Performance (Qualitative Descriptive Approach)

2025-05-31
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11-20
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Usman Adio Putra
Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
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Muhammad Irfan Rahadian
Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the influence of leadership style and organizational culture on employee performance. The focus is to understand how transformational and transactional leadership, along with supportive organizational culture, contribute to employee motivation, commitment, and overall performance.

Research Methodology: A qualitative literature review approach was adopted. Relevant studies, journal articles, and books were analyzed to synthesize findings on leadership styles, organizational culture, and their combined impact on employee performance. The study examined both theoretical and empirical evidence across diverse organizational contexts.

Results: Findings indicate that transformational leadership enhances intrinsic motivation, creativity, and long-term engagement, while transactional leadership ensures achievement of measurable goals and short-term performance. Organizational culture that prioritizes open communication, collaboration, and recognition of individual contributions significantly improves employee performance. The combined effect of leadership style and organizational culture fosters a conducive environment for high employee engagement, loyalty, and productivity.

Conclusions: Effective leadership, complemented by a positive organizational culture, is crucial for enhancing employee performance. Organizations that integrate transformational and transactional leadership approaches within a supportive culture achieve better long-term outcomes and sustainable success.

Limitations: The study is limited to insights derived from literature reviews and does not include primary empirical data. Future research could employ quantitative or mixed-method approaches to validate and generalize these findings across specific organizational settings.

Contributions: This study provides comprehensive insights into how leadership and organizational culture jointly influence employee performance, offering guidance for practitioners and researchers in designing interventions to boost productivity and commitment.

Employee Performance Leadership Motivation
How to Cite
Putra, U. A., & Rahadian, M. I. (2025). Literature Review: Leadership And Culture Organization on Employee Performance (Qualitative Descriptive Approach). Jurnal Bisnis, Ekonomi, Manajemen, Dan Kewirausahaan , 5(1), 11-20. https://doi.org/10.52909/jbemk.v5i1.216
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Putra, U. A., & Rahadian, M. I. (2025). Literature Review: Leadership And Culture Organization on Employee Performance (Qualitative Descriptive Approach). Jurnal Bisnis, Ekonomi, Manajemen, Dan Kewirausahaan , 5(1), 11-20. https://doi.org/10.52909/jbemk.v5i1.216
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