Assesment of Leadership Styles and Employees Work Performance in South-East Nigerian Private Universities

Abstract

This study examined the assessment of leadership styles and employees' work performance at Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State and Paul University Awka, Anambra State. The study adopted the descriptive cross-sectional survey research design. Four research questions guided the study. The situational theory was adopted as the theoretical framework of the study. The population of this research work was drawn from the academic and non-academic staff of Godfrey Okoye and Paul universities. The population is made up of 222 academic and 67 non-academic staff of Godfrey Okoye University and 117 academic and 31 non-academic staff of Paul University. The sample size of 208 was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. The questionnaire is the major instrument used for data collection and was self-administered. Data collected were processed using the SPSS software package version 21. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics like simple percentages, and frequency tables. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square (χ²) statistical inference. The findings of the study show that there is a relationship between leadership style and employees’ work performance. The study recommended that leaders should try to create a good working relationship between the subordinate and the team head for improved performance. Finally, leaders should endeavour to find the best leadership style that suits the smooth running of the organization.