The influence of Workers-Leaders relationship on productivity of Workers

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VII, July 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

The influence of Workers-Leaders relationship on productivity of Workers

Olasunkanmi O. Olasokan¹, Ebenezer O. Toki^2
1Registry Department, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu Lagos
²Registry Department, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu Lagos

Abstract: The employees are identified as the main drivers of organizations, as they give life to the organizations and provide goals, however, leadership is provided by managers who are expected to influence the employee in achieving organizational set goals and also boost employee’s performance. This research is therefore aimed at assessing the extent to which leadership influence the productivity of workers. To achieve the set objectives, the researcher evaluated the impact of leadership on the productivity of workers, the researcher also examine if relationship exist between leadership and workers’ productivity. Survey research design was used for this study, through the use of questionnaire, where respondents’ opinions were sought and evaluated for possible inferences. The researcher was able to establish a significant relationship between leadership and worker’s productivity as leaders-worker’s relationship was considered a vital tool in achieving success in productivity of an organization as it creates an enabling environment for the workers. Hence, a good leader-will serve as a form of motivation for the workers, thereby motivating their level of productivity.

Keywords: Employee, Employer, Leadership, Organization Productivity

I. INTRODUCTION

In recent times, organizations are going through dramatic changes which include flatter and looser structures, downsizing, and horizontal approaches to information flow, these are unconnected to rapid technological developments, global competition and changing nature of the workforce. (Pfeiffer, 1998). On the other hand, these organizational revolution and innovations are prompted by interventions such as total quality management and business process re-engineering (Kapás, 2008). Leadership is identified as a critical factor in the initiation and implementation of the transformations in the organizations (Paracha et al. 2012).
Leadership is practiced in schools and colleges, factories and farms, business enterprises, dispensaries and hospitals, in the civil and military organizations of a country and public life, at all levels, in short in every walk of life. These leaders should promote unity, harmony, strength, prosperity and happiness in society. The challenges of coping with today’s uncertain business environment have put many organizations on their toes to struggle for survival in the heat of competition. The driver of such strategic move towards surviving the competition is the leadership provided by managers who are expected to influence others in achieving organizational goals and also boost employee’s performance (Anyango, 2015)

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