Leadership Style and Work Stress as Antecedents of Job Satisfaction

The present study investigates the relationship between leadership style, work stress, and job satisfaction in Indonesia Police Force Propam Division. This research analysis the direct effect of leadership style on job satisfaction and its indirect effect through work stress. The study can provide empirical evidence regarding human resources management in Indonesia police force which rarely done due to approval constraint. The data were collected from all 150 individuals in Propam Division and obtained by using a questionnaire which consisted of 52 statements with five point Likert scale. Path analysis was used to analyze the data. From four type leadership in path-goal theory, participants considered directive leadership as the dominant style, while they perceive moderate level of stress and high level of job satisfaction. Surprisingly participants felt suited with the directive style. Leadership style had significant positive effect on job satisfaction and stress had significant negative effect on satisfaction. Meanwhile, leadership style had significant negative effect on work stress. It is important for the organization to implement appropriate leadership style and managing positive stress level in order to enhance employee's satisfaction.