Abstract

This research determines the effect of leadership styles on the productivity of factory workers in the organization and how effective leadership contributes to efficiency. Several literatures were reviewed on the concept of leadership, theory of leadership, leadership styles, factors of leadership etc. The population size was 200 and the sample size was 133. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources (questionnaires, internet materials and past projects). Collected data were presented and analyzed using simple percentage and hypotheses were formulated and tested using chi-square model. It was found among others, that leadership is an important concept in management and organizational behavior. It was recommended among others that a leader should understand the behavioral pattern and idiosyncrasy of his or her subordinates before adopting a particular leadership style. 

TABLE OF CONTENT 

Title page………………………………………………………………………………………...1 

Certification………………………………………………………………………………………2 

Dedication…………………………………………………………………………………………3 

Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………………...4 

Table of contents……………………………………………………………………………...5 

List of Tables…………………………………………………………………………………….8 

Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………9  

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 

1.1 Background to the study.….………………………………………………………10 

1.2 Statement of the problem…………………………………………………………10 

1.3 Objectives of the study.…...……………………………………………………….11 

1.4 Research Questions……………………………………………………………………12 

1.5 Statement of the hypothesis (es)……………………………………………….12 

1.6 Scope of the study………………………………………………………………….…13 

1.7 Significance of the study……………………………………………………………13 

1.8 Limitations of the study………………..……………………………………………14 

1.9 Operational Definition of Terms…………………………………………………15  

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 

2.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………16 

2.2 The review…………………………………………………………………………………16 

2.3 Summary of the review……………………………………………………………..45  

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

3.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………46 

3.2 Research Design……………………………………………………………………....46 

3.3 Population of the study…………………………………………………………....46  

3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques…………………………………………….47 

3.5 Instrumentation……….……………………………………………………………….47 

3.6 Method of Data Collection…………………………………………………………47 

3.7 Method of Data Analysis……………………………………………………………48  

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 

4.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………50 

4.2 Data Presentation and Interpretation…..……………………………………50 

4.3 Data Analysis and Hypothesis (es) Testing………………………………….52 

4.4 Discussion of Findings………………………………………………………………..59  

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

5.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………60 

5.2 Summary of Findings…………………………………………………………………60 

 7  5.3 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………….61 

5.4 Recommendations…………………………………………………………………..61 

References…………………………………………………………………………..…………63 

Appendix………………..64   

LIST OF TABLES    PAGES 

Table 4.1: Age of Respondents………………………………………………………..50 

Table 4.2: Sex of Respondents…………………………………………………………51 

Table 4.3: Marital Status of Respondents………………………………………..51 

Table 4.4: Training Status of Respondents……………………………………….51 

Table 4.5: Educational Qualification of Respondents……………………….51 

Table 4.6: There Is a Relationship between Leadership Style and Productivity of Workers…………………..52 

Table 4.7: There Are Ways to Resolve Problems by Leaders in an Organization……………………52 

Table 4.8: Leadership is an Important Concept in Organizational Behavior and Management………………..53