The Role of Leadership Communication in Building an Occupational Safety Culture
Abstract
This study explores the relationship between transformational leadership, employee job satisfaction, and the role of workplace safety culture in modern technology-based organizations. As the technology sector rapidly grows and evolves, effective leadership becomes crucial in maintaining both high employee satisfaction and organizational performance. In particular, the study examines how transformational leadership behaviors, such as intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and inspirational motivation, influence employee satisfaction while fostering a strong safety culture within tech organizations. A qualitative approach, based on a comprehensive literature review, was used to analyze relevant scholarly articles and research on leadership styles and safety culture in the tech industry. The findings indicate that transformational leadership can positively impact job satisfaction by creating an environment that promotes safety, innovation, and employee well-being. However, this relationship is shaped by the organization’s safety culture, which influences how leadership behaviors are perceived and internalized by employees. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of the intersection between leadership styles and safety culture, offering valuable insights for both academics and practitioners in developing leadership strategies that align with employee needs and enhance job satisfaction. Future research should further investigate how different leadership styles can foster safety culture and satisfaction in various tech environments, including remote and hybrid work settings.
Keywords: transformational leadership, employee job satisfaction, technology organizations, leadership behaviors, organizational culture.
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