Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Organizational Success and Employee Satisfaction

Abstract

In the fast paced, quickly changing, and highly regulated banking environment, effective leadership plays a vital role in having organizational/industry success. Effective leadership leads to financial security, ethical decisions, and a great work culture. Leadership that is valued also leads to institutional success and employee satisfaction. This paper will dive into the critical importance of effective leadership within banking organizations. It will emphasize leadership's effect on positive direction, engaged employees, customer satisfaction, and following correct policy/procedures. Through policy changes, economic challenges, and policy procedures, the correct leadership can make it a much easier process. The study will explore seven different leadership styles and determine why they are most effective for a bank setting and how the leadership style motivates and promotes outstanding bank performance and employee loyalty. Altogether, this paper will convey that strong leadership is not only a strong advantage but is completely necessary for success in all aspects of banking organizations.

Year Manuscript Completed

Fall 2025

Senior Project Advisor

Heather Roy

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degree

Field of Study

Commerce & Leadership

Document Type

Thesis - Murray State Access only

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