EFFECT OF PROJECT MANAGER’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON PERFORMANCE OF AVIATION SAFETY PROJECTS IN JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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The purpose of this research was to assess the effect of project manager’s transformational leadership on performance of aviation safety projects in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The research adopted quantitative research design and cross-sectional survey research design to address the formulated hypotheses. Primary data was collected by use of self-administered questionnaires which was distributed through drop and pick method to a total sample size of 80 employees working at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The sample was determined through proportionate stratified sampling method. Questionnaires were used as the main research instrument for data collection. Data was analyzed with the aid of a computer software; Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 24. It was then summarized and presented in form of tables to facilitate a clear interpretation of statistics and in drawing conclusions. The results indicated a positive relationship between the independent variable namely idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration. Correlation was found to be strong and positive on the four variables thus depicting the relationship between the variables to be very critical in performance of aviation safety projects in JKIA, Kenya. The study recommended adoption and application of effective project management leadership practices. Due to the complex nature of projects, the study recommended that project teams acquire a mix of competencies like conceptual skills, people skills and technical skills while problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills cut across all levels of management. The study suggested project leaders’ need a minimum years of experience in order to be better placed to design project teams that incorporate a mix of employees who are more capable of effectively executing projects, thus ensuring performance of safety projects.
Key terms: Idealized Influence, Individualized Consideration, Intellectual Stimulation, Inspirational Motivation, Project Management, Project Performance, Transformational Leadership
CITATION Kimani, G. N., & Kising’u, T. M. (2019). Effect of project manager’s transformational leadership on performance of aviation safety projects in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (4), 902 – 918
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