Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026)

Autocratic Leadership, Organizational Culture, and Employee Turnover Intention: Evidence from the Textile Manufacturing Industry

Ryan Andriana Putra (Widyatama University)
Yenny Maya Dora (Widyatama University)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines the partial and simultaneous effects of autocratic leadership and organizational culture on employee turnover intention. A quantitative descriptive-verificative approach was employed using a survey method. Data were collected from 100 permanent employees selected through simple random sampling from a population of 133 employees. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used, and the data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, and an F-test. The results indicate that autocratic leadership has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention (B = 0.185; t = 3.028; p = 0.003). Organizational culture also has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention (B = 0.211; t = 3.150; p = 0.002). Both variables simultaneously have a significant effect on turnover intention (F = 17.415; p < 0.001) and explain 26.4% of its variance. These findings suggest that organizations should promote participative leadership, strengthen supervisor–employee communication, and foster a supportive organizational culture through fair rewards, career development opportunities, and collaborative work practices to reduce employees’ intention to leave.

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Journal Info

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jemr

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...