INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE KAJIADO COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA
Abstract
Organizational performance is widely recognized as a critical issue in today’s highly competitive landscape, where organizations across sectors strive to achieve optimal results. Despite its importance, many challenges hinder the attainment of peak performance. This study aimed to assess the influence of leadership style on organizational performance of the Kajiado County Government, Kenya. The study was grounded on Goal Setting Theory, and adopted explanatory research design approach. The study surveyed 280 employees from Kajiado County Government, with a sample of 165 selected through proportionate stratified sampling. Data collection utilized questionnaires, and analysis employed SPSS version 24, encompassing descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics, notably multiple regression analysis to uncover relationships between variables. The findings showed that leadership style significantly influenced organizational performance within Kajiado County Government (B = 0.195, p < 0.001). Effective leadership was associated with demonstrated skills, employee empowerment, and inclusive decision-making processes. Based on the findings, the study recommends that Kajiado County Government invest in leadership development to nurture a supportive leadership culture.
Key words: Organizational performance Leadership styles, Kajiado County Government
CITATION: Thuo, N. W., Kahuthia, J., PhD & Gachuru, G. (2024). Influence of leadership style on organizational performance of the Kajiado County Government, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 11 (4), 454 – 465. http://dx.doi.Org/10.61426/Sjbcm.v11i4.3098
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