The impact of leadership styles on project efficiency

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Autori principali: Ćwiąkała, Michał, Walter, Julia, Baran, Dariusz, Wojak, Gabriela, Górka, Ernest, Mrzygłód, Piotr, Frasunkiewicz, Maciej, Ręczajski, Piotr, Piwnik, Jan
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author Ćwiąkała, Michał
Walter, Julia
Baran, Dariusz
Wojak, Gabriela
Górka, Ernest
Mrzygłód, Piotr
Frasunkiewicz, Maciej
Ręczajski, Piotr
Piwnik, Jan
author_facet Ćwiąkała, Michał
Walter, Julia
Baran, Dariusz
Wojak, Gabriela
Górka, Ernest
Mrzygłód, Piotr
Frasunkiewicz, Maciej
Ręczajski, Piotr
Piwnik, Jan
contents This study examines the influence of various leadership styles on project efficiency across diverse organizational contexts. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected through a survey of 100 project professionals representing multiple industries, and analyzed with statistical techniques, including Spearman correlation, to explore the relationship between leadership behaviors and project performance. The results show that leadership style significantly affects project outcomes, with constructive feedback, clear communication of goals, role clarity, and encouragement of team initiative emerging as the most impactful behaviors. These factors strongly correlate with project success indicators such as goal achievement, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction. The findings also highlight areas needing improvement, including time management, conflict resolution, and involving team members in decision-making. Moreover, the study provides empirical evidence that leadership styles directly shape team dynamics, motivation, and collaboration, which in turn influence overall efficiency. While democratic and participative approaches enhance engagement, they do not always translate directly into measurable project results in the short term. The study contributes to the literature by bridging the gap between leadership theory and project management practice, offering actionable insights for managers seeking to optimize team performance. Future research should consider larger, more diverse samples and longitudinal designs to assess the long-term impact of leadership behaviors on project success.
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spellingShingle The impact of leadership styles on project efficiency
Ćwiąkała, Michał
Walter, Julia
Baran, Dariusz
Wojak, Gabriela
Górka, Ernest
Mrzygłód, Piotr
Frasunkiewicz, Maciej
Ręczajski, Piotr
Piwnik, Jan
General Economics
Economics
This study examines the influence of various leadership styles on project efficiency across diverse organizational contexts. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected through a survey of 100 project professionals representing multiple industries, and analyzed with statistical techniques, including Spearman correlation, to explore the relationship between leadership behaviors and project performance. The results show that leadership style significantly affects project outcomes, with constructive feedback, clear communication of goals, role clarity, and encouragement of team initiative emerging as the most impactful behaviors. These factors strongly correlate with project success indicators such as goal achievement, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction. The findings also highlight areas needing improvement, including time management, conflict resolution, and involving team members in decision-making. Moreover, the study provides empirical evidence that leadership styles directly shape team dynamics, motivation, and collaboration, which in turn influence overall efficiency. While democratic and participative approaches enhance engagement, they do not always translate directly into measurable project results in the short term. The study contributes to the literature by bridging the gap between leadership theory and project management practice, offering actionable insights for managers seeking to optimize team performance. Future research should consider larger, more diverse samples and longitudinal designs to assess the long-term impact of leadership behaviors on project success.
title The impact of leadership styles on project efficiency
topic General Economics
Economics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.05822