LEADERSHIP STYLE AND PERFORMANCE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION A CASE OF WARRI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, DELTA STATE
ABSTRACT
The study examined the impact of leadership style on workers performance in college of education Warri . The primary data were generated through the use of questionnaire while the simple percentage method was used in the analysis of the respondents’ responses. The findings of the research are that the leadership style adopted by a boss can have positive or negative effect on workers performance. Also, when workers are allowed to participate in the decision making, it has positive effect on their performance. Finally, most respondents see their boss as having democratic participatory leadership style. While it was recommended that leaders should not see their subordinate as working tools but as human being with emotions. They should therefore carry their workers along in the day-to-day activities for optimal performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page - - - - - - - i
Title Page - - - - - - - - ii
Certification - - - - - - - iii
Dedication - - - - - - - iv
Acknowledgements - - - - - - v
Abstract - - - - - - - - vi
Table of Contents - - - - - - vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study - - - - 1
1.2 Statement of the problem - - - - 3
1.3 Objectives of the study - - - - 4
1.4 Research Question - - - - - 5
1.5 Research Hypotheses - - - - 5
1.6 Significance of the study - - - - 6
1.7 Scope of the study - - - - - 7
1.8 Limitations of the study - - - - 7
1.9 Operational definition of Terms - - 7
CHAPTER TWO:LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Introduction - - - - - - 9
2.2 Overview of Leadership - - - - 10
2.3 Theories of Leadership - - - - 12
2.4 Style of Leadership - - - - - 19
2.5 Source of Leadership power- - - - 22
2.6 Effects of Leadership on workers
performance - - - - - - 24
2.7 Leadership process & functions of leadership 25
2.8 Evolution of college of education Warri /
Functions - - - - - - 28
2.9 Organization/Authority Structure - - 29
2.10 Welfare Scheme Discipline- - - - 30
CHAPTER THREE:METHOD OF STUDY
3.1 Research Design - - - - - 36
3.2 Population of the Study - - - - 36
3.3 Sample Size - - - - - - 36
3.4 Sampling Method - - - - - 37
3.5 Research Instrument - - - - - 37
3.6 Administration of Instruments - - - 38
3.7 Reliability &Validity of Instruments - - 38
3.8 Method of Data Analysis - - - - 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Analysis of Presentation- - - - - 40
4.2 Discussion of Findings- - - - - 47
CHAPTER FIVE:SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO KNOWLEDGE
5.1 Summary of Findings - - - - 49
5.2 Conclusion - - - - - - - 49
5.3 Recommendations - - - - - 50
5.4 Contributions to knowledge - - - 50
References - - - - - - 52-53
Appendix - - - - - - 54-59
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
Some authorities in area of leadership rightly opined that if you surveyed one hundred (100) executives working in a wide variety of jobs or organizations and you ask them to name the single most important factor in determining organizational success, chances are good that many would reply, “effect or good leadership style” (Baron and Greenbery, 2021). The assumption by most people is that, without effective leadership no organization can achieve its goals.The twenty-first century witnessed multiple challenges for leadership especially in the areas of organizational achievement. Obi [2003] views leadership as one of those concepts which has as many definitions as there are people who have defined them. Kiemen (2016) stated that leadership requires that one not only occupies a position with formal authority over others but also that one possesses the art of welding influence over others. In the College of Education Warri leadership has several implications for management. Leadership is the exercise of authority and making of decisions (Dubin, 2019).
Leadership is the initiation of a consistent pattern of group interaction directed towards the mutual problems (Hempill. 2014) a process of influencing the activities of an individuals or group in efforts towards accomplishing goals in a given situation (Heresy – Blanchard 2017).
Leadership then appears to be the capability and actual processes or actions which are attributed to leaders; leadership style is the forms of this particular study and well defined by three authors. The underlying needs - structure of the individual which motivates his behavior in various leadership situations leadership style this refers to the consistency of goals or need over different situations; (Fielder; 2020).
Your leadership style is the consistent patterns, of behavior which you exhibit as perceived by others, when you are attempting to influence the activities of people (Heresy – Blencherd, 2017). By the term style we generally mean a relatively enduring set of behavior which is characteristic of the individual regardless of the situation (Stogdil, 2016).
1.2 Statement of the Problem
The ultimate goal of College of Education Warri is to train Professional Teachers. A training that shall lead to the award of Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) realize these objectives, the provost, registrar, bursar, librarian, directors, deans and head of departments as leaders have to understand the multi-face and be able to put in place that leadership style that can elicit this optimal performance.
Leadership style has significant effects not only in small businesses but also in world largest corporations. These styles affect everyone from senior management to the newest college intern. They create the corporate cultures that influence the organization & its performance.
A leader that is seen as autocratic, oppressive, unfriendly and arrogant can never motivate any worker for high performance.
Another pitfall of leaders is subjective evaluation of subordinates. When objectivity is thrown to the dustbin, there is bound to be misunderstanding. A leader is bound to start with problem right from inception if his appointment does not follow due process. For instance, the position of the provost is by appointment by the governor, from amongst three recommended person not below the rank of a reader by council of the college through the ministry of education. If for any other reasons a person who is less qualified is catapulted to the seat, dumping the rightful candidate, workers will never be fully at home with such arrangement, it will affect their performance.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The study was embarked on to ascertain the following;
i. The impact of leadership style on workers performance.
ii. To study the different style of leadership in College of Education Warri.
iii. To enhance people’s understanding of leadership as an important phenomenon in any human organization.
iv. To highlight the problems associated with leadership in organization and proffer solution to them.
1.4 Research Questions
To aid effective analysis of this research, certain research questions have been formulated. These include:
i. How does a worker’s perception of leadership style affect his performance?
ii. Does workers participation in the decision of matter affecting them a motivating factor to improving performance?
iii. Can worker’s satisfaction of his boss leadership style bring about optimal performance?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
The following hypotheses have been formulated to direct the study:
Ho1: There is no significant relationship between fair leadership style and workers performance.
Ho2: There is no significant relationship between workers participation in decision of matters affecting them and improved performance.
Ho3: There is no significant relationship between leadership style and optimal performance.
1.6 Significance of the Study
This study will be very useful theoretically and practically theoretically, it will to extent the frontier of knowledge on leadership as an indispensable element to success in educational institutions.
The study will be of interest to researchers on leadership and it can be basis for further study on the practical aspect of it, the content of this research can be exploited by management of college of education Warri in improving the quality of its leadership style. The college management can use the finding and recommendations of this study in improving the quality of the officers appointed to various positions as leaders. The management of other organizations can benefit from the findings and recommendations of this study to improve the quality of the leadership process in their organizations.
1.7 Scope of the Study
The study examines the impact of leadership style on workers performance using College of Education Warri as a case study.
1.8 Limitations of Study
A major limitation of the study was that the study strictly depended on the use of structured questionnaires. The human factors must play in the answers to the questions. However, these bases did not in any way make the outcome of the study invalid.
Another limitation is the time frame in carrying out research.
1.9 Operational Definition of Terms
For the purpose of this study the following terms, as used in the study, are defined as follows:
a. Leadership: Leadership is the exercise of authority and the making of decisions [Dubin, 2019].
b. Leadership Style: Is the consistent patterns of behavior which you exhibit, as perceived by others, when you are attempting to influence the activities of people [Hersy Blenched 2017].
c. College: Means college of Education Warri establish under section 2 of the Warri College of Education, Warri Law of 1980.
d. Perception: This is the way the subordinates see their leaders.
e. Workers: These are the manpower engage in attaining organization carries out its day-to-day activities.
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