Leadership styles of bank managers vis-à-vis organizational performance of rural banks in Zamboanga del Norte

This study explores the relationship between leadership styles and organizational performance in rural banks in Zamboanga del Norte. Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, data from 16 bank managers and 183 employees were analyzed. Results show that managers predominantly use transactional leadership, while employees prefer transformational leadership. Transformational leadership correlates with innovation and customer satisfaction, while charismatic leadership boosts morale. Transactional leadership ensures stability but lacks innovation. Leadership styles are influenced by gender, education, and experience, but not age or marital status. The study recommends integrating leadership styles to improve organizational outcomes, along with leadership training, innovation, and strategic investments in technology and customer engagement.