A bibliometric analysis of influence of leadership styles on employees and organization in higher education sector from 2007 to 2022

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study addresses the concerns of leadership in the educational sector, particularly in higher education. While leadership styles and their effects on educational factors have been extensively studied, there is a lack of literature review studies focusing on the impact of leadership styles on employees and organizations in a higher educational context. Existing literature reviews have primarily examined specific leadership styles, while this study explores the influence of multiple leadership styles. By analyzing 127 papers published between 2007 and June 2022 using Biblioshiny package from R software and VOSViewer, this paper aims to consolidate the literature and achieve two objectives. First, it examines the research trends on leadership styles in higher education. Second, it provides insights into the relationship between various leadership styles and educational factors, specifically their impact on employees and organizations. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of leadership effectiveness and the current state of educational leadership. Theoretical implications are provided to advance future research, while practical implications are suggested for the development of leadership in higher educational institutions.