The Impact of Leadership Style on Employee Satisfaction and Productivity in the Public Sector in the United Arab Emirates

This research focuses on the impact of leadership styles on employee satisfaction and productivity in the public sector of the United Arab Emirates. The understanding of how leadership influences both employee satisfaction and productivity is essential since the public sector in the UAE is always under continuous transformation for enhancement in efficiency and services. This research employs a quantitative approach using standardized and validated instruments the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire, Job Satisfaction Survey, and the Self-reported Performance Questionnaire to assess the study variables. Data were collected from employees working in the public sector with various hierarchical levels through a simple random sampling method. The findings reveal that leadership styles have a positive moderate correlation with both employee satisfaction and productivity, while all three variables had a strong positive correlation. These results highlight the important role of effective leadership in inspiring employees to perform better in tasks and increase their satisfaction levels. The study suggests practical recommendations for policymakers and leaders to adopt leadership strategies that help to increase employee well-being and performance in the public sector.