Contributo do estilo de liderança pedominante no desenvolvimento do estresse ocupacional dos funcionários da direcção de recursos humanos da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM)

Abstract

This monograph aims to evaluate the contribution of the predominant leadership style to the development of occupational stress among employees of the Human Resources Directorate of Eduardo Mondlane University (DRH-UEM). To achieve this objective, a quantitative methodological approach was adopted, of an applied, exploratory, and descriptive nature, using a case study design. The sample consisted of 37 employees selected through simple random sampling, to whom questionnaires on leadership styles and the Lipp’s Stress Symptoms Inventory for Adults (ISSL) were administered. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistical procedures and the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results showed that the predominant leadership style at DRH-UEM is autocratic, characterized by a directive and centralized posture. It was also found that 37.8% of participants showed signs of stress in moderate to advanced stages, with greater incidence among employees with more than seven years of service. The main symptoms reported included fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. A significant positive relationship was observed between the autocratic leadership style and the level of occupational stress, suggesting that rigid leadership practices tend to intensify employees’ emotional strain.