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Influence of supportive and participative path-goal leadership styles and the moderating role of task structure on employee performance

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  • Rozmina Rana

    (Chandaria School of Business, United States International University, P.O. Box 14634 -00800, Nairobi, Kenya)

  • George K’aol

    (Chandaria School of Business, United States International University, P.O. Box 14634 -00800, Nairobi, Kenya)

  • Michael Kirubi

    (Chandaria School of Business, United States International University, P.O. Box 14634 -00800, Nairobi, Kenya)

Abstract

This study examined the influence of supportive and participative path-goal leadership styles, and the moderating role of task structure on employee performance of coffee trading companies in Kenya. The study was guided by the positivism philosophy and used a descriptive correlational research design. The population comprised 180 senior managers of coffee trading companies in Kenya, and a sample size of 139 was determined using stratified random sampling. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. The response rate was 84%. The descriptive statistics were means and standard deviations while the inferential analysis included factor analysis, correlational analysis, chi-square, and regression analysis. Results of multiple linear regression analysis revealed that supportive leadership style did not significantly predict employee performance, R2= 0.001, F(1, 110) = 0.118, p≤ .05, β = -0.040, p ≤ .05 but that participative leadership style significantly predicted employee performance, R2= 0.865, F(1, 115) = 735.111, p ≤.05, β = 0.943, p≤05. Task structure was found to moderate the relationship between path-goal leadership styles and employee performance, R2= 0.094, F(5, 101) = 6.92, p ≤.05, β = 0.208, p≤ .05. The study recommends that leaders of coffee trading companies should apply a participative leadership style with their employees with constant communication and consultation in order to achieve optimal performance. Key Words:Path-goal Theory, Leadership style, Supportive, Participative, Task Structure

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  • Rozmina Rana & George K’aol & Michael Kirubi, 2019. "Influence of supportive and participative path-goal leadership styles and the moderating role of task structure on employee performance," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 8(5), pages 76-87, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:8:y:2019:i:5:p:76-87
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    1. Eloy Gil-Cordero & Pablo Ledesma-Chaves & Jaime Ortega-Gutierrez & Heesup Han, 2023. "Organizational value and participatory leadership for sustaining the competitive advantages of hospitality and tourism companies," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-17, December.
    2. Maria Lyn S. Alcances & Antonio R. Yango & Pedrito Jose V. Bermudo, 2023. "Leadership Style, Instructional Supervision Strategies, and Job Performance of College Instructors in the Local Colleges in Cavite," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 44(1), pages 477-497, June.

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