Socio-Psychological Variables and Leadership Styles of Employees in Leadership Positions at the Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Social-Psychological, Leadership Style, Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faireAbstract
This study investigated the influence of socio-psychological variables (gender, age, level of education, marital status, length of service, and nature of job) on leadership styles among teaching and non-teaching employees who occupied leadership positions at the Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria. The study explored three leadership styles (autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire). The data were collected randomly from a sample of 133 (one hundred and thirty-three) senior teaching and non-teaching staff. The 18-item standardised leadership questionnaire of the Sage publication was used as a tool. Data were analysed using the t-test statistical analysis. Results revealed, among others, a significant influence of gender, age, length of service and nature of job on the leadership styles. Consequently, the level of education, years in service and nature of the job influenced leadership styles. Consequently, polytechnic management should enhance organisational effectiveness by promoting effective leadership styles and practices.
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