Ransformational Leaderships and Performance of the Kenya National Police Service in Nyeri County, Kenya
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Date
2021
Authors
Mulli, David Kavyu
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Performance has not only become an issue of concern among private organizations but also to public organizations and more specifically the National police service in Kenya. However, little has been achieved due to challenges of capacity development, inappropriate corporate governance, and inability to institutionalization of ICT in service delivery, inadequate housing facilities and failure to review compensation policies. The study aimed at determining the effect of transformational leadership s on the performance of the Kenya National police service. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the influence of individualized practice, motivational practice, intellectual practice and ethical practice on organizational performance. Transformational leadership, Kurt Lewin and dynamic capabilities theories were used to inform this study. Descriptive research approach was adopted. The population of the study was 30 National police service stations selected from six constituencies in Nyeri County which include: Kieni, Mathira Mukurweini, Nyeri Town, Othaya and Tetu Constituencies. Out of the 30 National police service stations, a total population of 797 respondents were selected using simple stratified sampling technique while simple random technique was used to select respondents. The respondents of the study comprised of police officers from top, middle and lower level ranks. To arrive at the sample size of 383 respondents, Israel formula was used. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Validty was ensured using content validity and reliability was tested using Cronbach alpha coefficient in which the study obtained a 0.802 alpha value which showed that the questionnaires were reliable. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis such as correlation and linear regression and data was presented using Table and figures. The study established a positive and significant influence between individualized practice, motivational practice, intellectual practice and ethical practice on organizational performance. The study concludes that the organizational leaders attends to each employee needs and act as a mentor, coach or guide them. They listen to the concerns and needs of each employee and provides support and are empathic of each employee’s situation and background. The leadership articulates an appealing vision that inspires and motivates others to perform beyond expectations. They have high standards and expectation for their employees. The leadership recognizes employees through stimulation, creativity and innovation. They support and collaborate with the employees as they try new approaches and develop innovative ways of dealing with organizational issues and leadership become role models for their employees by engaging in high standards of ethical behavior whereby the employees identify with their leaders and desire to emulate them. The study recommends that the leadership of the organization should show willingness and ability to provide nurturing support for each employee as it leads to higher levels of engagement and motivation within the organization. The leadership should set goals so as to give employees meaning in their day-to-day roles through establishing what is expected of them. Provide meaningful feedback to the employees so as to help them grow and develop. The leadership should make learning a requirement whereby both the leadership and junior staff need to know that learning is their responsibility, both as individuals and as teams and that the leadership should analyze the current work environment and the existing organization values, mission, goals and ethical policies. Solicit the input of each employee about any ethical issues he or she feels faces or that others may face.
Description
A Research Proposal Submitted to the School of Business in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management Option) of Kenyatta University, 2021
Keywords
Ransformational, Leaderships, Performance, Kenya National Police Service, Nyeri County, Kenya