Assignment on Research Proposal 1

Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL
‘An analysis of the impact of leadership style on employee’s performance: A case study of
Woolworths limited'

RESEARCH PROPOSAL 2
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Aim and objectives of the study...................................................................................................4
Research questions.......................................................................................................................4
Brief literature review......................................................................................................................4
Hypotheses.......................................................................................................................................7
Propose a research design................................................................................................................7
Research Method..........................................................................................................................7
Research design............................................................................................................................8
Data collection method................................................................................................................8
Data analysis method...................................................................................................................9
Sampling......................................................................................................................................9
Ethical Consideration...................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................11

RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3
Introduction
The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of leadership style on employee performance
in Woolworths Limited, Australia. Leadership is the art of persuading an individual so that they
would strive for willingly towards the attainment of goals. Leadership plays a significant role to
develop an enthusiastic environment and culture within an organization. It is identified that
effective leadership style can promote superiority in building member for the company. It is safe
to state that leadership has played a significant role since the olden times of mankind
(Alonderiene, & Majauskaite, 2016).
In Woolworths limited, workforces particularly in business are long criticized for lack of
flexibility, poor accountability, poor performance, bureaucracy, and inefficiency. This
investigation sought to address and comprehend the effect of different leadership styles
(autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire) and their impact on employee performance in an
organization (Asrar-ul-Haq & Kuchinke, 2016).
After completing the research on this topic, an investigation would be advantageous for
workforces to address which leadership style is sound with respect to work satisfaction and the
success of their career. It could be advantageous for leaders to comprehend which kinds of
leadership impacts on employee performance as well as, how workforces can also be encouraged
via feasible leadership. It is significant for Woolworths limited, Australia to address great leaders
that can enhance their performance of the company as well as, lead the firm for attaining great
success (Bouckenooghe, Zafar, & Raja, 2015).
Scope of the Study

RESEARCH PROPOSAL 4
This investigation will only emphasize on addressing how autocratic, democratic and laissez-
faire leadership style stimulated the performance of employees. It involves a meeting of
deadlines, defined duties as well as, attaining departmental goals (Dunne, et. al., 2016).
Aim and objectives of the study
The main aim of this investigation is to assess the impact of leadership on performance of
employees with reference to Woolworths limited, Australia. The given objectives would be
implemented for attaining the main aim of investigation:
RO1: To address the impact of Democratic Leadership Style on Employee Performance: A case
study of Woolworths Limited, Australia
RO2: To identify the impact of Autocratic Leadership Style on Employee Performance: A case
study of Woolworths Limited, Australia
RO2: To examine the impact of Laissez-Faire Leadership Style on Employee Performance: A
case study of Woolworths Limited, Australia
Research questions
RQ1. What is the relationship between Democratic leadership and employee performance in an
organization?
2. What is the relationship between Autocratic leadership style and employee performance?
3. To what extent does the Laissez-Faire Leadership style affect employee performance in an
organization?
Brief literature review
Conceptual understanding regarding leadership with respect to Woolworths limited,
Australia