Expectations of Job Satisfaction Based on Three Common Leadership Styles

摘要: Expectations of Job Satisfaction Based on Three Common Leadership Styles by Ethel Chiles MBA, Capella University, 2008 BS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State 1997 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Organizational Change Walden University May 2015 Abstract Some leadership styles can produce job dissatisfaction, resulting labor turnover financial loss to organizations. Despite these known consequences, there is a lack research perceptions satisfaction hourly wageworkers. This phenomenological study was used understand experiences non-management employees how management affected their satisfaction. Bass’s theory, Herzberg’s dual factor Maslow’s hierarchy needs guided this study. The primary questions were explore themes affecting selected workplace. Data collection included in-depth interviews with 25 wageworkers who completed at least one annual performance discussion first-line supervisor. Utilizing Moustakas’ modified van Kaam method data analysis, 4 emerged: (a) 3 styles, (b) insights satisfaction, (c) observations leader behaviors, (d) agility. 18 subthemes indicated that participants perceived more positive transformational leaders than they did transactional or laissez-faire leaders. findings are important supervisors fields business, finance, education develop strategies may maximize will create improve overall Social change implications, given findings, include supervisors’ increased awareness could provide favorable wageworkers.Some Dedication I dedicate dissertation my mother, Mary Beatrice Foster, father, late Rev. Willie C. instilled tenacity determination me pursue such an endeavor family continuously encouraged during doctoral journey. am grateful all support understanding from brothers sisters because missed many events. son, Carlton Lamar Chiles, provided inspiration when times tough reminding had finish what started. acknowledge wonderful bright grandson, Gabriel Lee through loving his grandma. husband, Alec Neal, managed home space, freedom, encouragement complete love you thank helping fulfill dream. Acknowledgments would first like Lord Savior, Jesus Christ, providing strength help stay journey until successfully goal. guidance Dr. Carol Wells reminded do this, despite obstacles challenges faced. Diane Stottlemyer became committee member after began but motivator also. Both compelled focus progress accomplished