ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY IN TASHKENT UZBEK SMES

Аннотация

This study investigates the profound influence of various leadership styles on employee engagement and productivity within Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research explores how leadership behaviors, such as transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire styles, correlate with levels of employee commitment, motivation, and overall output. The findings aim to provide valuable insights for Uzbek SME leaders to cultivate environments that foster higher engagement and productivity, ultimately contributing to sustainable organizational growth and economic development in the region. Keywords: Leadership Styles, Employee Engagement, Productivity, Tashkent, Uzbek SMEs, Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership, Laissez-faire Leadership.