Influence of Leadership Style on Organizational Performance of Primary Teachers Training Colleges in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate empirically the influence of prin cipals’ leadership styles on the organizational performance of primary teach ers training colleges in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya. Independent variables
comprised Laissez faire and autocratic leadership styles, while the dependent
variable was organizational performance. The study employed a quantitative
method approach with questionnaires as the instruments for data collection.
The target population for this study was 245 tutors and 9 principals in the 5
public and 4 private primary teachers training colleges. The study sample was
225 tutors and the 9 principals. Leadership styles were measured using the
adapted version of the Multi-factor Leadership Style Questionnaire. The study
found that both Laissez faire and autocratic leadership styles were less exhi bited by principals of PTTCs in Lake Victoria Region of Kenya. Laissez faire
leadership style was least exhibited. The study also revealed that both Laissez
faire and autocratic leadership styles negatively influenced the organizational
performance of PTTCs. Lastly demographic characteristics did not have sta tistically significant influence on organizational performance of PTTCs in the
Lake Victoria Region of Kenya.
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