Abstract:
This study explores the impact of leadership behaviour on employee performance
within public and private sector organizations in Nuwara-Eliya, Sri Lanka. The
research aims to identiff the level of leader behaviour, their relationship with
employee performance. and the extent of their influence. A sample size of 281
employees was selected using a stratihed sampling method to ensure representation
across various job positions. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire.
which assessed hve key leadership behaviours: leading by example, participative
decision-making, coaching, informing, and showing concerrVinteracting with the
team. The results, analyzed through correlation and regression techniques, indicated
significant positive relationships between all five-leadership behaviour and employee
performance. The Pearson correlation values for each behaviour ranged from 0.672 to
0.870, demonstrating strong positive relationship. The regression analysis fuither
conhrmed the substantial impact of leadership behaviour on performance, with
leading by example emerging as the most influential factor. The study concludes that
effective leadership significantly enhances employee performance and recommends
that organizations prioritize leadership development programs to foster this behaviour.
This research contributes valuable insights for HR practices in both public and private
sectors, emphasizing the need for strategic leadership interventions to improve
organizationai outcomes.
Keywords: Leadership Behaviour, Employee Performance, Public Sector, Private
Sector
