Effects of Organization Structure, Leadership Style in Management Decision Making: A Case Study of Airline ‘A’ in Kenya
- August 8, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Category: Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue VII, July 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
Daniel Komu1, Dr John Cheluget (PhD)2, Janet Kibe3
1Dean of Students, The Management University of Africa, Kenya
2DVC, The Management University of Africa, Kenya
3BML, The Management University of Africa, Kenya
Abstract: – The study aim was to establish the effects of organization structure and leadership style in management decision making a case study of Airline ‘‘A’’, with the objectives being to establish how organization structure affects employee in management decision making at Airline ‘‘A’’ and to establish how leadership styles affects employee in management decision making at Airline ‘‘A’’ This study adopted contingency theory and empowerment theory. The research design adopted was a descriptive research design that is cross sectional in nature. The study target populations were 170 staff at Airline ‘‘A’’. Questionnaires were used for data collection. The data was analysed by use of simple statistics and inferential statistics. The data was presented using tables, charts and graphs. Data was first coded and organized into concepts from which generalization was made of entire population. The conclusion drawn from the study findings were that employee involvement is been practiced in the case study organization and has a significant effect on both the employee and the organization. The study established organization structure is one of the important factors that help employee in management decision making as well as organizational leadership. The study suggest the following recommendations for improvement, Airline ‘‘A’’ Management should be aligned to organization structure and strategy. Management of Airline ‘‘A’’ should focus more on adhering to organization mission by ensuring that employees are conversant with mission and visions of the organization.
Key Words: Work Place Forum, Human Resource Management, Information Communication Technology, Service Delivery, Performance
I. INTRODUCTION
An organization is defined as a collection of employees who work to achieve a common objective (Abbasi, Khan, & Rashi, 2011). According to Judge and Robbins (2010) an organization is a consciously organized social entity with more than two staff, and functions on a continuous basis with the aim of achieve a common goal. For any organization to meet its goals or achieve its vision the management should engage all stakeholders in the running of the business (Wong, 2014).
