Participative Leadership Style and Organizational Performance in Nigeria’s Public Sector: Evidence from the Public Complaints Commission, Imo State (2010–2020)

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@article{1714995,
      author = {Jim Asonnam (Ph.D)},
      title = {Participative Leadership Style and Organizational Performance in Nigeria’s Public Sector: Evidence from the Public Complaints Commission, Imo State (2010–2020)},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {9},
      pages = {263-266},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1714995.pdf},
      abstract = {Leadership style remains one of the most significant determinants of organizational effectiveness in modern institutions. In both public and private organizations, leadership determines the direction, motivation, and performance of employees. This study investigates the relationship between participative leadership style and organizational performance using the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in Imo State, Nigeria, between 2010 and 2020 as a case study. The research adopted a survey design and relied on both primary and secondary sources of data. Questionnaires were administered to staff of the commission, and the responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and mean score analysis based on the Likert scale. The findings reveal that leadership style significantly affects organizational performance in the Public Complaints Commission. Specifically, inadequate synergy between staff and leadership, poor motivation of workers, and insufficient training were identified as major factors affecting performance. The study further demonstrates that participative leadership enhances staff commitment, promotes teamwork, and improves service delivery in public institutions. The paper concludes that organizations that adopt participative leadership styles are more likely to achieve higher productivity and organizational efficiency. The study recommends the institutionalization of participative leadership approaches, increased staff training, and stronger collaboration between leadership and employees to enhance organizational performance in Nigeria’s public sector.},
      keywords = {Participative Leadership, Organizational Performance, Public Administration, Public Complaints Commission, Nigeria},
      month = {March},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I9-1714995}
  }