Thesis:

Influence of leadership styles on employee productivity in public sector organizations: case study of Samburu county public service board

Effective leadership was recognized as a fundamental determinant of organizational success, particularly in public sector institutions where service delivery and employee productivity were crucial for operational efficiency. Leadership styles significantly influenced employee motivation, engagement, and overall performance. In public sector organizations, where hierarchical structures and bureaucratic challenges often shaped workplace dynamics, understanding the effects of various leadership styles on employee productivity was essential. This research was directed by several specific objectives: evaluating the influence of autocratic leadership, analyzing the impact of democratic leadership, investigating the role of laissez-faire leadership, and assessing the effect of charismatic leadership on employee performance within the Samburu County Public Service Board. The study was grounded in two key theoretical perspectives: Transformational Leadership Theory and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. A descriptive survey methodology was adopted for the research. The entire target population consisted of 33 individuals, all of whom were included through census sampling. Data collection relied on primary sources, with information gathered via a semi-structured questionnaire. The collected responses were reviewed for completeness, consistency, and potential errors. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS Version 26.0 alongside Microsoft Excel, employing both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Descriptive findings were summarized using tables, graphs, and bar charts, and included metrics such as means and standard deviations. Inferential analysis involved Pearson’s correlation coefficient and the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression technique to examine the strength and direction of relationships among the study variables.