Identificación de los estilos de liderazgo y su relación con el clima laboral en la empresa AKROS S.A.: Estudio comparado entre los niveles jerárquicos y sucursales a nivel nacional

Abstract

This research is based on a correlational study of variables, which seeks to identify the leadership styles and their relationship with the work environment in the company Akros S.A, considering the hierarchical levels and the branches nationwide. The results obtained are the product of measurement and evaluation of the variable Leadership Styles, according to the Bass and Avolio Full Range Model (García JM, 2013), and the variable Labor Climate evaluated with respect to the position, group and organization of Ramos, Núñez, Unda, and Mejía 2016 (Pinzón, 2016). The bivariate descriptive statistical analysis applied to the interpretation of the results shows that leadership styles and cultural dimensions directly influence the working environment. In Quito and Guayaquil there is no correlation between variability and leadership styles, whereas for Cuenca-Ambato, the leadership style Atención Personal e Individual influences the strength of the work environment. The results show that according to the style of leadership that is adopted in the organization, there will be an influence on the perception of the climate and the strength of the work climate. Knowing this information will allow the Senior Management of the company Akros S.A, to establish a plan to strengthen and improve the work environment.