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The Effect of Leadership Styles on the Productivity of an Organization.

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Sumaila Hauwa Mohammad

pposite Masalaci Idi Mararaba, Karu Local Government, Karu Nasarawa State, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Monica N. Agu

Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Hassan Umar Umar

Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Paulina Suleman

Department of Administrative, NTA Television College Jos, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Victor A. C. Biodun

Administrative Department; Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Rilwan A. Ajibade

pposite Masalaci Idi Mararaba, Karu Local Government, Karu Nasarawa State, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Olusegun Abel Oyinwola

No 40 Verity Gardens and Court, Umar Yar’adua Way Airport Road Abuja, Nigeria. (Nigeria)

Article Information

DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100700756

Subject Category: Management

Volume/Issue: 10/7 | Page No: 11140-11147

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2026-07-24

Accepted: 2026-07-29

Published: 2026-08-12

Abstract

This paper evaluated the effect of leadership styles on the productivity of an organization to ascertain their roles in determining organizational efficiency and efficacy. A comprehensive review of foundational literature on leadership and management paradigms was compiled to ground this study. The findings reveal that relying on a singular, rigid leadership style often degrades efficiency, resulting in poor organizational productivity. Given that adaptive leadership is an indispensable mechanism for organizational survival, this paper recommends the strategic adoption of situational leadership frameworks. Leaders must dynamically adjust their styles to optimize subordinate motivation and successfully achieve overarching organizational goals.

Keywords

Leadership Styles, Organizational Productivity, Situational Leadership, Performance Management, Employee Motivation.

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