The Influence of the Perceived Styles of Leadership on a Group of Workers on their Attitudes to Work

Suggests that, owing to changes in the business environment, leadership rather than management is needed. Proposes, also, that a co‐operative relationship between the management and the workforce should be encouraged. Posits that there is a relationship between perceived and preferred styles of leadership which affects job tenure. Presents the results of a questionnaire on the preferred and perceived styles of leadership which was carried out at a Western Australian State headquarters of a Federal statutory body. Concludes that the democratic style of leadership leads to a more positive organizational commitment from the individual and also higher job satisfaction. Suggests, therefore, that managers should made as much as they possibly can.