THE EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON TEACHER’S JOB SATISFACTION AT SELF-FINANCING COLLEGES IN NORTH BENGALURU

Abstract

This research paper examines the impact of various leadership styles employed by school principals on teachers' job satisfaction. The objectives of these studies primarily focus on identifying which leadership behaviors and styles such as transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire  and the effect they have on teacher satisfaction. Methodologies range from quantitative surveys and statistical analyses. Consistently, the findings highlight that transformational, characterized by supportive, participative, and motivational behaviors, are positively associated with higher teacher job satisfaction. Conversely, transactional  and laissez-faire styles tend to correlate with lower levels of satisfaction. These results underscore the critical role of effective principal leadership in fostering a positive school environment, enhancing teacher morale, and improving organizational outcomes. This paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on educational leadership by emphasizing the importance of leadership style in promoting teacher well-being and professional fulfillment.