A Holistic View of Leadership Styles and Job Performance: A ‎Bibliometric Analysis

  • Authors

    • D. Naga Shravya Research Scholar, Gitam School of Business, Gitam Deemed to be University, Hyderabad
    • Dr. N. Roopalatha Assistant Professor, Gitam School of Business, Gitam Deemed to be University, Hyderabad
    https://doi.org/10.14419/zvvs2894

    Received date: August 29, 2025

    Accepted date: September 30, 2025

    Published date: October 8, 2025

  • Bibliometric Analysis; Job Performance; Leader; Leadership; Leadership Styles

  • Abstract

    This study aims to identify trending topics in leadership styles and job performance, and to highlight the gaps in these areas. The study re-‎veals that the most often occurring keywords are leadership styles, leadership, and leadership transaction. The bibliographic information ‎utilized in this research was obtained from the Scopus database. Scopus is a globally recognized database that includes high-quality, peer-‎reviewed scholarly papers. A precise search query was utilized to compile an extensive corpus of literature for the study. The results ‎demonstrate that the primary trends in leadership include leadership, consideration, employee behavior, initiating structure, managers, team-‎work, and behavior. Additionally, the results of the co-authorship country study are crucial for policymakers, research institutions, and ‎funding agencies in developing international collaboration policies and evaluating global scientific achievements. There exists a collaborative ‎co-authorship among the USA, Pakistan, and China. The study frequently reveals deficiencies in practice, such as the inadequate application ‎of participatory or servant leadership in high-pressure contexts, prompting organizations to reconsider and adapt their leadership strategies. ‎By implementing these results in practical environments, organizations may cultivate a more adaptable, inclusive, and performance-oriented ‎leadership culture‎.

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    Shravya , D. N. ., & Roopalatha , D. N. . (2025). A Holistic View of Leadership Styles and Job Performance: A ‎Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(6), 330-343. https://doi.org/10.14419/zvvs2894