Value-based Leadership Strategies and Performance of the County Government of Kiambu in Kenya
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2024
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IJARKE
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Value-based leadership practices played a key role in the majority of the best-performing counties in Kenya. Despite the
significance of value-based leadership, its effect on the performance of county governments was not clear due to a scarcity of
empirical literature. The research aimed to determine how the performance of the County Government of Kiambu was affected
by value-based leadership. Cross-sectional survey designs that were both explanatory and descriptive were employed. A
sample of 80 respondents was used. To achieve a representative sample, the study used stratified random sampling for the
counties. The study’s data collection made use of both closed-ended and open-ended questionnaires. Descriptive statistics
included mean, frequencies, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics included regression and correlation analysis. The
study used regression models for testing the association amongst the variables of the study. The study found that there were
generally positive perceptions with some variability, particularly in the board’s allowance for employees to attend duties
without prejudice. The findings reveal a generally positive perception across various aspects of leadership within the
organization. While respondents believe in fair treatment, there’s room for improvement in the board’s communication. The
positive perceptions of consensus orientation, innovative leadership, inclusiveness, and leadership communication contribute
to a favorable organizational climate. The following recommendations were suggested; strengthen board communication and
implement training programs on consensus orientation and fair treatment, encourage continuous innovation initiatives, provide
training for employees on innovative platforms, develop stakeholder engagement programs, provide continuous
communication training for leaders and establish regular feedback mechanisms
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Chege, G. H., & Kimencu, L. (2024). Value-based leadership strategies and performance of the County Government of Kiambu in Kenya. IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal. https://doi.org/10.32898/ihssj.02/6.3article02