Leadership Dynamics and Governance Challenges: A Case Study of Cabanatuan City’s Operational Inefficiencies and Sustainability
  • Author(s): Ronaldo A. Nortado Jr. ; Gene Claud P. Naguit ; Noel T. Florecondia ; Christopher M. Ladignon
  • Paper ID: 1709038
  • Page: 652-664
  • Published Date: 16-06-2025
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 12 June-2025
Abstract

This study looks at the impact of leadership styles on the performance of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cabanatuan City with respect to operational efficiency, project implementation, and sustainability performance. As noted in the study, “transactional leadership” seems to be the most predominant style among the city officials. Although this approach brings some elements of order and definable boundaries, it tends to create inflexible structures that stifle innovation and teamwork. It is proposed that there is greater potential for adapting governance in transformational leadership and improved responsiveness to interdepartmental cooperation toward sustainable development. This is part of an ongoing discourse that seeks to examine the relationship between leadership and the effectiveness of public service delivery and aims at streamlining processes at the local government level.

Keywords

Public Service, City Governance, Transformational Leadership, and Transactional Leadership

Citations

IRE Journals:
Ronaldo A. Nortado Jr. , Gene Claud P. Naguit , Noel T. Florecondia , Christopher M. Ladignon "Leadership Dynamics and Governance Challenges: A Case Study of Cabanatuan City’s Operational Inefficiencies and Sustainability" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 652-664

IEEE:
Ronaldo A. Nortado Jr. , Gene Claud P. Naguit , Noel T. Florecondia , Christopher M. Ladignon "Leadership Dynamics and Governance Challenges: A Case Study of Cabanatuan City’s Operational Inefficiencies and Sustainability" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)