Transformational Leadership and Employee Performance of Community Conservancies in Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t5387Abstract
Community conservancies in Kenya play a crucial role in wildlife conservation and sustainable development, but face significant challenges in leadership and employee performance. Hence, this study examined the relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance in Kenyan community conservancies. Specifically, it investigated how four components of transformational leadership individualized consideration, idealized influence, inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation relate to employee performance. The research employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, targeting managers from 165 community conservancies in Kenya. A sample size of 115 respondents was selected using Yamane's formula. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The study found strong, positive and statistically significant relationships between these leadership traits and employee performance, highlighting the importance of transformational leadership in improving motivation, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. Key findings include the significant impact of individualized consideration, which explains 65.3% of employee performance, and the high correlation between intellectual stimulation and other leadership dimensions. The study concluded that transformational leadership plays a critical role in enhancing employee performance, recommending that leaders within conservancies strengthen their leadership skills, foster a culture of innovation, and align employee goals with the organization's broader mission. Suggestions for further research include exploring the long-term impact of transformational leadership, comparing conservancies across different regions, and examining the role of other leadership styles such as transactional and servant leadership in influencing employee performance.
Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Employee Performance, Community Conservancies, Kenya
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