Abstract

Author:
Samuel Atache, Oravee Aule, Apollonia Adoo Hangeior

Doi: 10.26480/bosoc.02.2024.63.74

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This study examines the impact of leadership roles on organizational performance within the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), Abuja. Specifically, it evaluates how decisional, interpersonal, informational, and transformational leadership roles contribute to the company’s overall performance. Using a sample of 268 employees, data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools, including SPSS, ANOVA, and multiple regression analyses. The results reveal a significant relationship between leadership roles and organizational performance. The analysis shows that decisional leadership roles, which involve strategic decision-making, conflict resolution, and resource allocation, have a direct and positive impact on the company’s operational efficiency. Interpersonal leadership roles, centred on relationship-building and communication, were found to enhance employee motivation and collaboration, thereby improving overall productivity. Informational leadership roles, which focus on the acquisition and dissemination of critical information, were also positively correlated with performance, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making in a competitive business environment. Transformational leadership roles, characterized by inspiring and motivating employees towards a shared vision, were identified as particularly influential in fostering innovation and organizational commitment. Overall, the study concludes that leadership roles are pivotal in driving the performance of the NBC, Abuja. It recommends that the company strengthen its leadership development programs, particularly in areas of transformational and informational leadership, to further enhance its competitive advantage and achieve long-term organizational success.