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Comparative Studies | Human Resource Management | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1289 - 1297 | India
A Systematic Literature Review of Transformational, Transactional and Laissez-Faire Leadership Styles on Organization Citizenship Behavior
Abstract: This Systematic literature review explores the impact of Transformational, Transactional Laissez-faire leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB). Leadership styles are hugely important in determining behavior of the employees and OCB is a critical factor in augmenting organizational effectiveness. By carrying out a rigorous analysis of Scopus-indexed and other high-quality academic sources, this research integrates findings that are empirical in nature so that it is possible to see how Transformational, Transactional Laissez-faire leadership influence on the OCB of employees over and above the roles they play in their jobs. However, the review acknowledges that Transactional leadership sometimes may lead to different results depending on how reward systems and expectations are clear, whereas transformational leadership will always increase OCB by inspiring and motivating employees. Conversely, Laissez-faire leadership is mostly passive and non-interventionist and often has a negative effect on OCB. By gaining specific insights from Indian organizational settings, this research paper can identify surrounding circumstances that moderate such relationships. This review brings together a cacophony of views to the school of leadership and is a valuable lesson for managers attempting to encourage OCB through adaptive leadership. The review also suggests that future research should fill in such gaps as longitudinal effects and cross-cultural comparisons.
Keywords: Laissez-faire leadership, transactional leadership, transformational leadership, organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), leadership styles, Review of the Systematic Literature
How to Cite?: Onkar Shinde, "A Systematic Literature Review of Transformational, Transactional and Laissez-Faire Leadership Styles on Organization Citizenship Behavior", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1289-1297, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26419100828, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26419100828