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A Comparative Study of Democratic (Participative) And Laissez-Faire (Delegative) Leadership Styles in Enhancing Employee Retention in Higher Educational Institutions Across Major Cities of Gujarat

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  • Ramesh Babu Anumolu
  • Ankita Jain

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Faculty retention is a critical factor in ensuring the stability, quality, and long-term success of higher educational institutions. Leadership styles play a significant role in shaping faculty satisfaction, engagement, and commitment to an institution. This study explores the impact of democratic (participative) leadership and laissez-faire (delegative) leadership on faculty retention in higher educational institutions across major cities in Gujarat. Through a quantitative research approach, data was collected from 120 faculty members using a structured Likert scale questionnaire measuring leadership perception, job satisfaction, and retention. Statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, reliability testing (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.721), correlation analysis, and regression modeling, was performed to evaluate the relationships between leadership styles and faculty retention. The findings indicate that democratic leadership has a strong and significant positive influence on faculty retention (p

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  • Ramesh Babu Anumolu & Ankita Jain, 2025. "A Comparative Study of Democratic (Participative) And Laissez-Faire (Delegative) Leadership Styles in Enhancing Employee Retention in Higher Educational Institutions Across Major Cities of Gujarat," International Journal of Scientific Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, International Journal of Scientific Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, vol. 2(3), pages 145-155, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:jbi:ijsrhs:v2:y2025:i3:id:100
    DOI: 10.32628/IJSRHSS252315
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