Investigating the role of modern leadership styles and thinking style with productivity

Abstract

Productivity is one of the most important indicators in the organization process and a variety of programs designed to maximize it. This indicator has a direct relationship with organizational success and profi tability. The factors and components that are related to employee productivity and performance are leadership styles and thinking styles. Therefore, this study was designed to examine the role of leadership styles (modern leadership) and thinking style with productivity. The statistical population of this study consisted of all staff and offi cials of Kerman education and training organization. Out of 291 subjects, 165 subjects were selected according to Morgan table using convenient sampling method and completed modern leadership style, thought style and productivity questionnaires. The results of the research showed a signifi cant positive and signifi cant relationship between the thinking style and its components and modern leadership style and its components. Modern leadership style and thinking style are a strong and appropriate predictor of productivity. According to the results obtained, in order to increase productivity and effi ciency, it is necessary to pay attention to the leadership styles and its methods, and the style of thinking and strengthening it according to organizational needs.