The Contribution of Educational Organizational Leadership to Employee Performance in Public Sector Organizations in Tanzania: A Case of Tanga City Council

Wilson Daniel John

doi:10.51867/AQSSR.2.2.3

Authors

Wilson Daniel John Institute of Accountancy Arusha Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1214-6601

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51867/AQSSR.2.2.3

Keywords:

Employee, Educational Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance, Management Style, Public Sector Organizations

Abstract

The current study focused on analyzing the relationship between educational organizational leadership and employee performance in public sector organizations in Tanzania, with Tanga City Council as the case study. The city is facing the problem of poor employee performance due to improper organizational leadership. In response to the problem, the study was guided by two theories, namely, the Transformational Leadership Theory and the Contingency Theory, to guide this study effectively. The study employed a mixed-method convergent research design. The population consisted of 87 individuals, from which a sample of 68 respondents was drawn using stratified sampling followed by simple random sampling to ensure representation across various staff categories. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The study findings revealed that management or leadership styles significantly influence employee performance. Particularly, transformational leadership was found to increase employees’ self-confidence, motivation, creativity, and job satisfaction, thereby enhancing their overall performance. Respondents indicated that leadership styles such as transformational, charismatic, and partneristic are crucial in motivating employees and improving organizational outcomes. The study concluded that improper organizational leadership has contributed greatly to poor employee performance, and public sector organizations must adopt effective leadership styles to address this challenge. It is recommended that leaders adopt transformational and charismatic roles to inspire and guide employees, ultimately increasing organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

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