THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE, IN KADUNA REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY

ABSTRACT
The title of this project is “The Impact of Leadership Style on Employees Performance in Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company”. The researcher examined the problems of the study such as wrong placement of employees affect their performance and lack of the use of good leadership style affect employees performance. The main objectives among others was to identify the different leadership styles and their relationship with employees performance. In the attempt to achieve this noble objectives, research questions was formulated to examine the effectiveness leadership style process. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire method. The Likert 5 point scale and mean statistical methods were used to analyze the data. One of the findings was that the leadership style of a leader to a large extent determines the survival of the organization. In conclusion, strategic leadership style on employees facilitate effective performance. Therefore, it was strongly recommended that leaders in organizations should adopt leadership styles that will create and foster good relationship between them and the subordinates so that they can relate well, work collectively and understandingly towards achieving their organizational objectives.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page----------i
Declaration---------ii
Approval page---------iii
Dedication----------iv
Acknowledgement--------v
Abstract----------vi
Table of Contents--------vii

CHAPTER ONE
1.0Introduction--------1
1.1Background of the Study------3
1.2Statement of the Problem------6
1.3Objective of the Study-------7
1.4Significance of the Study------7
1.5Research Questions-------9
1.6Scope of the Study-------10
1.7Limitation of the Study------11
1.8Definition of Terms-------12

CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1Introduction--------13
2.2Definition of Leadership------14
2.3Leadership Styles-------15
2.3Fielder’s Situational Approach to Leadership--21
2.4Factors to Consider in Selecting Leadership Style--23
2.5Relationship between Leadership and Performance-25
2.6Relationship between Leader and Employees--27
2.7The Role of an Effective Leadership in an Organization-29
2.8The Impact of Leadership Style and Emotion on Subordinate Performance--------32
2.9Impact of Transformational Leadership Style on Organizational Outcome---------35
2.10The Influence of Leadership Styles on Employees Performance36
2.11Who is a Leader?-------38
2.12Characteristics of a Good Leader-----38
2.13The Difference between a Leader and a Manager--40
2.14Summary---------44

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Introduction--------46
3.2Research Design-------46
3.3Area of Study--------47
3.4Population of the Study------47
3.5Sample Size and Sampling Techniques----47
3.6Instruments of Data Collection-----48
3.7Validation of the Instrument-----48 
3.8Reliability of the Instrument-----48
3.9Method of Data Collection------49
3.10Method of Data Analysis------49

CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1Introduction--------51
4.2Characteristics of Respondents-----51
4.3Data Presentation and Analysis-----54 
4.4Summary of Findings------62
4.5Discussion of Findings------64

CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1Summary---------66
5.2Conclusion---------67
5.3Recommendations-------77
References---------71 
Appendix--------73 
Questionnaire--------74

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APA

Kings, S. (2018). THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE, IN KADUNA REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-leadership-style-on-employees-rsquo-performance-in-kaduna-refining-and-petrochemical-company-8843

MLA 8th

Kings, Solomon "THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE, IN KADUNA REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY" Afribary. Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-leadership-style-on-employees-rsquo-performance-in-kaduna-refining-and-petrochemical-company-8843. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.

MLA7

Kings, Solomon . "THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE, IN KADUNA REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY". Afribary, Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018. Web. 16 Oct. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-leadership-style-on-employees-rsquo-performance-in-kaduna-refining-and-petrochemical-company-8843 >.

Chicago

Kings, Solomon . "THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE, IN KADUNA REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY" Afribary (2018). Accessed October 16, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-impact-of-leadership-style-on-employees-rsquo-performance-in-kaduna-refining-and-petrochemical-company-8843