International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 1
Available Online: 12 March 2025
Author/s:
Caibigan, Regulus A.*
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Javier, Florentina V.
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
This study investigated the leadership styles on gender equality and work-life balance among hotels in Central Luzon. Descriptive-correlational and quantitative research methods were applied to determine the leadership styles by the hotel managers and the level of gender equality and work-life balance of the respondents. A total of 323 hotel employees were determined to be qualified and participated in the survey as respondents, and statistics were calculated. Stratified random sampling was used in the study. Pilot testing and expert validation were performed on this instrument. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were approved for usage. Additionally, using the SPSS software, the results were tallied, encoded, and analyzed. Frequency distribution and percentage were used to describe the profile of the respondents. Mean and rank was used to assess the leadership styles on gender equality and work-life balance. Independent comparison of groups or t-test and analysis of variance, together with post hoc analysis was also used to test for differences in the variables of the study when compared according to profile, and lastly, Pearson correlation coefficient was used to establish possible relationships between the two variables of this study. Regarding the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and ethical reviews, the researcher made sure that all the data was completely confidential. There was a significant difference in the responses when grouped according to demographic profile, it was found out that baby boomers, male, single working for 16 to 25 years and regular employees have better assessment than others in terms of gender equality. Similarly, in terms of work-life balance it was found out that baby boomers, male, single working for 16 to 25 years and regular employees have better assessment than. Moreover, it was observed that there was significant difference in comparison of responses on leadership styles, it was found out that baby boomers, male, working for 16 to 25 years and regular employees have better assessment than others. Significant relationships exist among leadership styles, gender equality and work-life life balance within the context of hotels in Central Luzon.
Keywords: leadership styles, gender equality, work-life balance, hotel employees, Region III, Central Luzon
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25013
Cite this article:
Caibigan, R. A., & Javier, F. V. (2025). Leadership styles on gender equality and work-life balance among hotels in Central Luzon: Basis of a strategic plan. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(1), 163-176. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25013
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