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Assessing various leadership styles used at a multinational company specialising in marine services in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Chido Samantha Madhanga

    (Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa)

  • Steven Kayambazinthu Msosa

    (Faculty of Management Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, South Africa)

  • Tatenda Chikukwa

    (Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa)

Abstract

This study examined the various leadership styles used at marine services companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. A quantitative structured closed-ended questionnaire was used to gather data from its sample respondent. The target population was 215 employees. However, every second element was selected systematically to produce a sample size of 107. The findings of this study showed that the overwhelming majority of respondents agreed that their managers practice transactional leadership styles. On the other hand, most respondents disagreed that their managers practice laissez-faire and transformational leadership styles. Based on the findings, the company's management should teach and train staff to perform their responsibilities efficiently. Furthermore, the management of the marines services company is advised to be proactive, assist staff, build connections, give resources, and avoid a laissez-faire leadership approach. Key Words:Leadership, performance, organisation, multinational, Sub-saharan Africa

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  • Chido Samantha Madhanga & Steven Kayambazinthu Msosa & Tatenda Chikukwa, 2022. "Assessing various leadership styles used at a multinational company specialising in marine services in Sub-Saharan Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 11(2), pages 136-143, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:136-143
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v11i2.1620
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