EFFECT OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP STYLES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA: A FOCUS OF LAKE REGION ECONOMIC BLOC COUNTIES
Benjamin Munga - Department of Human Resource and Strategic Management, School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya
Dr. Charles Momanyi, PhD - Department of Human Resource and Strategic Management, School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya
Dr. Stella Omari, PhD - Department of Human Resource and Strategic Management, School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya
ABSTRACT
The performance of county governments in Kenya has been declining resulting to poor service delivery to the public concern. The general objective is to examine the effect of leadership style strategies on organizational performance of the county government a case of Lake Region Block Counties. The specific objectives of the study are: to examine the influence of democratic leadership style on organizational performance of county government, to determine the influence of transformational leadership strategy on organizational performance of county government. The main theory of this study was; Mouton Blake Grid Theory, Transformation leadership theory, Transactional theory of leadership and Institutional Theory. Descriptive research design was used. The study targeted 592respondents who comprised of deputy directors, directors and chief officers. The sample size was 309 respondents. The study used stratified and simple random sampling technique to identify respondents. The study used experts and supervisors to test validity of research instrument. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. A Pilot study was conducted in Nakuru County. Crobach alpha coefficient was used to establish reliability of research instrument. Descriptive statistic was used to analyze data was presented in form of mean, percentages, tables, graphs and standard deviation. Pearson moment of correlation was used to establish the effect of the relationship between variables. Inferential statistical methods such as multiple linear regressions were used to test the effect of the variables. The results were presented in form of tables and graphs. The findings indicated that democratic leadership strategies applied in the county government. The study found that leaders formulate policy for effective management. Employees participate in formulation of strategic plans. Transformation leadership strategy is applied in the county government. The study recommended that leaders should formulate policy for managing their leadership responsibility. Another study can be done on strategic leadership and organizational performance with other organizations.