Otoriter ve Demokratik Liderlik Modellerinin İş Hayatı Üzerindeki Etkilerinin Araştırılması

Öz

Bu çalışma, otoriter ve demokratik liderlik tarzlarının bilişim sektöründe çalışan bireylerin mesleki deneyimleri üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektedir. Günümüzde örgütsel çevikliğin ve uyum yeteneğinin zorunlu hale geldiği iş dünyasında, liderlik uygulamaları çalışan davranışlarını ve kurumsal iklimi doğrudan şekillendirmektedir. Araştırma, çalışanların liderlik algılarını ve bu algıların iş tatmini, motivasyon ve performans üzerindeki etkilerini nitel yöntemlerle analiz etmektedir. Veriler, derinlemesine mülakatlar ve odak grup görüşmeleri yoluyla toplanmış; ardından MAXQDA 20 yazılımı kullanılarak tematik şekilde kodlanıp çözümlenmiştir. Bulgular, otoriter liderliğin kriz anlarında hızlı karar alma avantajı sağlamakla birlikte, yaratıcılığı, iletişimi ve uzun vadeli çalışan bağlılığını olumsuz etkileyebileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Demokratik liderlik ise, açık iletişimi teşvik eden, karar alma süreçlerine katılımı artıran ve kurumsal bağlılığı güçlendiren bir yapıya sahiptir. Katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğu, psikolojik olarak daha destekleyici bir ortam sunması nedeniyle demokratik liderliği tercih ettiğini belirtmiştir. Bu çalışma, liderliğe ilişkin literatüre bağlamsal katkı sunmakta ve yenilik odaklı bilişim sektöründe adaptif liderlik modellerinin gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Demokratik Liderlik
• Otoriter Liderlik
• Nitel Araştırma
• Bilişim Sektörü

Investigating the Effects of Authoritarian and Democratic Leadership Models on Business Life

Öz

This study investigates the effects of authoritarian and democratic leadership styles on the professional experiences of employees in the information technology sector. In today's business world, where organizational agility and adaptability are essential, leadership practices play a critical role in shaping workplace culture and employee behavior. Through qualitative methods, the study analyzes how employees perceive leadership models and how these perceptions influence job satisfaction, motivation, and performance. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus groups, then systematically coded and analyzed using MAXQDA 20. The findings reveal that while authoritarian leadership may be effective in high-pressure or crisis situations due to its decisive structure, it often limits creativity, communication, and long-term employee engagement. On the other hand, democratic leadership fosters open communication, participatory decision-making, and increased organizational commitment. Most participants expressed a preference for democratic leadership due to its inclusive nature and psychological benefits. The study contributes to the growing literature on leadership by offering context-specific insights and highlights the need for adaptive leadership models in the dynamic and innovation-driven IT sector.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Democratic Leadership
• Authoritarian Leadership
• Qualitative Research
• IT Sector

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