Task-Oriented Leadership and Employee Performance: A Case Study of Buhoma Mukono Community Development Association (BMCDA) in Kanungu, Uganda
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2022
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Science Publishing Group
Abstract
The study aimed to determine the relationship between Task-oriented Leadership and Employee Performance at
Buhoma Mukono Community Development Association (BMCDA). The study objectives were: to determine the relationship
between task structure and employee performance; to investigate the influence of level of authority on employee performance
at BMCDA; and, to examine the influence of leader-member relations on employee performance at BMCDA. The study
employed a cross-sectional research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population of the
study was 120 respondents. Ninety-two (92) respondents were selected using simple random sampling, and 12 key informants
(leaders/managers) were selected using purposive sampling. Subsequently, the researcher used questionnaires and interview
methods to collect data from respondents. The study findings revealed a correlation coefficient of r = .682 which shows a
significant relationship between task structure and employee performance. The study findings also revealed that there was a
significant relationship between the level of authority and employee performance as indicated by a correlation coefficient of r
= .490. The study findings revealed a weak correlation coefficient of r = .171 which implies a weak positive relationship
between leader-member relations and employee performance. The conclusion of the study, therefore, was that task-oriented
leadership has a more significant positive relationship with employee performance, in which situation leader’s behaviour which
involves: inspiring a shared vision through timely communication, emphasizing development and recognizing
accomplishments explain some of the determinants in whether employees will ensure timeliness, quality, the quantity of work
and cost-effectiveness at BMCDA. The researchers recommend that a more significant and more positive focus should be put
on leadership behaviour that involves giving constructive feedback about performance, providing resources to employees to
help them accomplish tasks, and implementing procedures to improve work processes, to improve employee performance.
Such changes should be properly and carefully implemented to guide, and motivate subordinates and ensure organizational
effectiveness.
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Task-Oriented Leadership, Employee Performance, Kanungu Uganda
Citation
Elli Orikyiriza, Agaba Moses, Kanyesiime Alex. Task-Oriented Leadership and Employee Performance: A Case Study of Buhoma Mukono Community Development Association (BMCDA) in Kanungu, Uganda. Science Journal of Business and Management. Vol. 10, No. 3, 2022, pp. 151-160. doi: 10.11648/j.sjbm.20221003.13