ABSTRACT This study aimed at finding out the relationship between leadership styles of headteachers and work efficiency. It further investigated the preferred leadership style used by headteachers in their institutions and the reasons behind their choice. The study mainly focused on three leadership styles; democratic leadership style, autocratic leadership style and laissez-faire leadership style. The study was based on contingency theory of leadership styles. In the study seventeen schools were earmarked and out of three hundred and sixty seven teachers, one hundred and ninety one were identified as respondents. This was done through purposive sampling and simple random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysis done through tables. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed in data analysis and presentation. The study found out that democratic leadership style was used mainly by headteachers in most institutions but autocratic leadership style and laissez-faire leadership style were used sparingly and for specific situations. The study also found out that most respondents preferred democratic leadership style as it enhances efficiency, hence improved productivity. It also found out that there was a significant relationship between a headteacherts leadership style and work efficiency. The study recommended that the headteachers should use a combination of democratic leadership style, laissez-faire leadership style and autocratic leadership style for enhanced work efficiency.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page
Declaration A ii
Declaration B iii
Approval Sheet iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract Vi
Table of Contents vii
List of Tables x
CHAPTER
ONE BACKGROUNDOFTHESTUDY 1
Statement of the Problem 2
The Purpose of the Study 4
Research Objectives 4
Research Questions 5
Null Hypothesis 5
Scope 5
Significance of the Study 6
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7
TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9
Concepts, Ideas and opinions from Authors/Experts 9
Theoretical Perspectives 11
Related Studies 12
Autocratic Leadership Style 14
Democratic Leadership Style 15
Laissez-faire leadership Style 16
THREE METHODOLOGY 17
Research Design 17
Research Population 17
Sample Size 19
Sampling Procedures 19
Research Instrument 20
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 21
Data Gathering Procedures 21
Data Analysis 22
Limitations of the Study 22
FOUR PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
OF DATA 23
Profile of teachers and headteachers in Wareng district 23
Types of leadership styles used by headteachers in primary
schools in Wareng district 26
Level of work efficiency 28
Relationship between leadership styles and level
of work efficiency 30
FIVE FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS 32
Findings 33
Conclusions 3
Recommendations 34
REFERENCES 35
APPENDICES 37
Appendix I: Transmittal letter 37
Appendix hA: Questionnaire for Determining
Leadership Styles 38
Appendix IIB: Questionnaire for Determining Work
Efficiency 44
Appendix ITh: Sample Size 47
Appendix hV: Time Frame 48
Appendix V: Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 49
Research, S. (2022). Leadership Styles and Work Efficiency of Headteachers in Selected Primary Schools in Wareng District, Kenya.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/leadership-styles-and-work-efficiency-of-headteachers-in-selected-primary-schools-in-wareng-district-kenya
Research, SSA "Leadership Styles and Work Efficiency of Headteachers in Selected Primary Schools in Wareng District, Kenya." Afribary. Afribary, 11 Sep. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/leadership-styles-and-work-efficiency-of-headteachers-in-selected-primary-schools-in-wareng-district-kenya. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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Research, SSA . "Leadership Styles and Work Efficiency of Headteachers in Selected Primary Schools in Wareng District, Kenya." Afribary (2022). Accessed November 12, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/leadership-styles-and-work-efficiency-of-headteachers-in-selected-primary-schools-in-wareng-district-kenya