TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY CONSERVANCIES IN KENYA
Abstract
Community conservancies in Kenya play a crucial role in wildlife conservation and sustainable development, but face significant challenges in leadership and employee performance. This study aims to examine the relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance in Kenyan community conservancies. Specifically, it investigates how two components of transformational leadership individualized consideration and inspirational motivation relate to employee performance. The research employs 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, including multiple regression analysis. This study addresses a significant gap in the literature, as the impact of transformational leadership on employee performance in community-based conservation initiatives in Kenya remains understudied. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights for improving management practices in community conservancies, potentially leading to enhanced conservation outcomes and sustainable community development. Furthermore, the research may contribute to the broader understanding of how transformational leadership principles can be effectively applied in the unique context of community-based natural resource management in East Africa. The study concludes that Individualized consideration has a positive relationship with employee performance of community conservancies in Kenya. The study also concludes that Inspirational motivation has a positive relationship with employee performance of community conservancies in Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that leadership development programs should be instituted to help leaders understand how to cater to the specific needs of their employees, encourage innovative thinking, and inspire commitment to the conservancy's mission. This could involve formal training sessions, mentorship programs, and continuous leadership assessments to ensure leaders are effectively fostering a supportive work environment.
Key Words: Transformational Leadership, Individualized Consideration, Inspirational Motivation
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