Influence of Gender Representation in Leadership on Organizational Performance in the Ministry of Gender, Family, and Children, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Date
2024-03
Authors
Tutu, Karn Kibangu
Moi, Edna Jemuthai
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Journal of Leadership and Governance
Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of gender representation on
organizational performance in the ministry of gender, family and children in the Democratic
Republic of Congo.
Methods: The target population was the staff administrative officers of the ministry of gender,
family, and children. A sample size of 140 respondents was achieved comprising of the
ministry of gender, family, and children’s staff. A simple random method was used to give an
equal chance to every member of the organization to be selected. Organizational theory,
transformational theory and stratification theory were applied for this research, data was
amassed using semi-structured questionnaires and scrutinized applying descriptive and partial
correlation analysis.
Results: The finding of the study show that both males and females are well represented, work
together to raise awareness about gender issues and both contribute to the service delivery in
the ministry of gender, family, and children. It was also found that democratic leadership style
was practiced in the ministry of gender family, family, and children. Additionally, laissez-faire,
transactional, transformational leadership style were also practiced. The study also found that
specific educational qualifications and expertise related to gender studies, social work, law,
sociology, public administration, or other relevant fields are required for allocation of position
in the ministry of gender, family, and children.
Conclusion: The study conclude that participation of males and females, leadership style and
distribution of position positive significant impacted the performance of ministry of gender,
family and children.
Recommendations: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially the
police maker should develop and implement gender-responsive policies and programs that
specifically target increasing the representation of women in leadership positions within the
ministry. They should also consider implementing temporary quota systems that reserve a
certain percentage of leadership positions for women.
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Keywords
Gender, leadership, organizational performance, ministry of gender, family and children
Citation
Tutu, K. K., & Moi, E. J. (2024). Influence of Gender Representation in Leadership on Organizational Performance in the Ministry of Gender, Family, and Children, Democratic Republic of Congo . Journal of Leadership and Governance, 3(1), 44–61. https://doi.org/10.58425/jlg.v3i1.241