Dr. Lovina Bhavnani-Akowuah, assistant professor of management, has published a study titled “Autocratic Leadership and Employee Retention: The Role of Psychological Need Satisfaction” in Evidence-based HRM: A Global Forum for Empirical Scholarship.
Drawing on survey data from 403 working adults, the study found that autocratic leadership negatively influences employees’ intention to stay by undermining three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The findings also revealed generational differences, with Generation Z employees demonstrating comparatively less sensitivity to autocratic leadership than Generation X and Millennials.
The research offers valuable insights for organizational leaders and human resource professionals seeking to strengthen leadership practices, employee well-being, and retention.
Here is the article link:
https://www.emerald.com/ebhrm/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/EBHRM-04-2026-0205/1405968/Autocratic-leadership-and-employee-retention-the?redirectedFrom=fulltext