THE EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP PRACTICE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF LIFE IN ABUNDANCE ORGANIZATION HEAD QUARTER

Abstract

The major objective of this study was to determine the leadership practice and organizational performance in Life in Abundance Organization. The research also described the performance of the organization. The leadership theories and different leadership practice and styles were discussed in the literature. This study used descriptive research method. And to analyze the data collected for the study both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. Survey questionnaire was distributed to non management staff and structured interview was conducted with the management team of Life in Abundance Organization. Out of a total number of 46 employees in the organization, 29 respondents completed and returned the survey questionnaires’. And five of the management team members were involved in the structured interview sessions arranged. The result was driven from the finding which showed that the organization performance is good but not to the required level due to lack of suitable employees’ motivation mechanism, sound communication system, conducive working environment and performance reward mechanism. Accordingly, it was concluded that in order to increase the level of organizational performance of LIA, it was necessary that leadership recognizes the needs of the workers, employ appropriate motivational tool such as reward, recognition, training and promotion of staff based on merit and skills, provide suitable working environment and provide an appropriate leadership approach that will encourage free flow of information among management team, supervisor and other employees.