IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUCCESS IN BENIN CITY

Victor Onuche UCHOLA, Emmanuel OSAWE, Junior AGBONTAN

Abstract


Globally, project failure rates are estimated to be very high. These failures can be linked to various factors, including insufficient understanding of how leadership styles impact project success and the timing and application of the appropriate leadership style needed for successful project completion. This study examined the various leadership styles prevalent in the construction industry and their specific impact on project success, explored the factors influencing leadership styles and examined the effects various leadership styles have on project success. The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of leadership styles on the success of projects within the construction industry in Benin City,  Edo State of Nigeria with a view to optimizing strategies for improved project success. This study employed a descriptive research design to obtain quantifiable data that facilitates achieving the research aims by applying relevant statistical tests. The most prevalent leadership style is the Democratic leadership style, with a mean item score (MIS) of 4.14, ranked first among the respondents. The second most prevalent leadership style is the Transformational leadership style, with a MIS of 4.02. The Transactional leadership style is the third most prevalent, with an MIS of 3.96. The Laissez-Faire leadership style and the Autocratic leadership style are tied for the fourth and fifth positions, both with an MIS of 3.64. Democratic leadership style leads to improved communication within the team, with a mean item score of 4.08, which is ranked as the top positive effect. It also fosters openness to change among team members, with a mean item score of 3.92, as the second most significant positive effect. Furthermore, this leadership style results in increased innovation, with a mean item score of 3.92, ranked as the third positive effect. The democratic leadership style is associated with higher team morale, with a mean item score of 3.90, which is the fourth most notable positive effect. It is strongly advocated that the democratic leadership style should be practiced.

Keywords:  Leadership; Leadership styles; project success ; statistical analysis


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