LEADERSHIP STYLE AND IT’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

LEADERSHIP STYLE AND IT’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This project is designed to investigate leadership styles and its impact on organizational performance. The objective of this study is to determine whether workers are satisfied with his/her boss leadership style and if it leads to effective performance. In carrying out this study, the primary and secondary sources of data were employed. The primary source of data was questionnaire while the secondary data were textbooks, journal and the internet. The simple random sampling method was used to select respondents for the study and the simple percentage and chi-square were used in analyzing and testing the validity of data presented. It was found out among others from this study that there is a positive relationship between employee’s satisfaction and leadership styles that encourages employee’s participation in decision making in the organization. Based on the findings, it was therefore concluded that the leadership styles employed by leader will determine the performance of the employees. Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, it was therefore recommended among others that organization should create opportunity for workers training and development and leaders should show equity and fairness in dealing with employee.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                 i

Certification                                                             ii

Dedication                                                               iii

Acknowledgement                                                    iv

Abstract                                                                   v

Chapter One: Introduction

1. Background to the Study                                                 1
2. Statement of the Research Problems                       2
3. Research Questions                                                 3
4. Research Hypotheses                                               4
5. Purpose pf the Study                                               5
6. Scope of the Study                                                   5
7. Significance of the Study                                         6
8. Limitation of the Study                                            7
9. Definition of Terms

Chapter Two: Literature Review

1. Introduction to the Study                                        8
2. Qualities of a good Leader                                                8
3. Leadership Sources of Power                                   10
4. Various Theories of Leadership                                        11
5. Leadership Style                                                      16
6. Effect of Leadership on Employees Performance      17
7. Summary of the Chapter                                          19

Chapter Three: Research Methodology

3.1   Introduction                                                             21

3.2   Research Design                                                      21

3.3   Population of the Study                                           21

3.4   Sample/Sampling Techniques                                 22

3.5   Instrument of Data Collection                                  22

3.6   Method of Data Collection                                               23

3.7   Method of Data Analysis                                          23

Chapter Four: Data Presentation, Analysis, Interpretation and Discussion

1. Presentation of Data                                                        25
2. Analysis of Data                                                       26
3. Test of Hypothesis/Interpretation of Data                        38
4. Discussion of Findings                                            48

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

1. Summary                                                                         51
2. Conclusion                                                              52
3. Recommendations                                                   52

References                                                               54

Appendices 56

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of the prestigious Diageo Plc, of the United Kingdom, was incorporated in 1967 with the building of a brewery in Ikeja the heart of Lagos. The brewery was the first outside Ireland and Britain. Other breweries were later opened over time in 1974, the Benin City brewery was established and Ogha brewery in 1982.

Leadership style as an aspect of management is very vital for the success of any organization. The quality of leadership can affect the behavior of the subordinates toward the achievement of the organization’s objectives. This is so because it is the leaders that carry out the planning, directing, coordinating and controlling of all activities in the organization in order to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved. Thus, when subordinates see their leaders in bad light, such perception will affect their performance and if the subordinates are satisfied with leader’s style, they will be effective in their duties.

It is in view of the above that the researcher chose this topic which investigates the impact of leadership style on organization performance through the survey of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Benin City.

1. STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM

Workers in an organization have some needs to satisfy and the way they are made to satisfy these needs in the work place can affect the performance of the workers leadership of an organization is sometimes blind to certain things that induce the objectives of the organization. The style of leadership adopted by the leaders can greatly affect the performance of workers, especially in such leadership style, helps the subordinate in achieving their objective in the organization.

Thus, the leadership style of satisfaction with the leadership styles of his boss in meeting his needs can have impact on his performance in the organization.

However, leaders find it difficult to postulate their kind of styles to the workers and the organization in order to increase their organizational performance. Also, the rate of illiteracy also hinder the organizational performance.

1. RESEARCH QUESTIONS

LEADERSHIP STYLE AND IT’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE