The Impact of Good Leadership in Our Society (a Case Study of Governor Adams Oshomhole’s Administration)
CHAPTER ONE
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The main objectives of this research work are as follows:
In this research work, in order to limit the exercise, this research work is aimed at achieving the following end.
- To identify the set goals or objectives of the administration under study and to ascertain whether the administration is achieving that idea of leadership.
- To find out the effectiveness of Adams Oshomhole’s Administration and how it has contributed towards the achievement of the goals of the society.
- To examine how good leadership has helped to enhance development in Edo state.
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
INTRODUCTION
This chapter is devoted for reviewing previous works in the field. The purpose of this chapter is essentially to X-ray various views and postulation of scholars. By so doing, we shall be in the better position to understand the required terms for good leadership.
This chapter aimed to include:
- Leadership concept
- Qualities of a good leader
- Theories of leadership
- Leadership styles
- Functions of effective leadership
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP
Yahaya et al (1992:49) opined that leadership in an organization or a society is the process of influencing the activities of an organized or society in its efforts toward target achievement. Leadership influence individual to participate actively in the society’s activities. Leadership position is designated position of authority in a society. For example, the position of a governor in a state is a leadership position.
The most often used measure of leadership effectiveness is the extent to which the leader’s group or organizational unit performs its task and achieves its objectives.
Other measures of effective leadership include:
- Society development
- Society capacity to deal with crises
- People’s Satisfaction with the leader
- People’s commitment to group objectives
- Psychological well-being and personal growth of the people.
- The leaders’ retention of authority in the society.
More so, Igboli (1990:151) defined leadership as a process by which people are directed, guided, and influence in achieving group goals.
Leadership according to Aniemeka (199:152) is that particular acts in which a leader engages in the course of directing and coordinating the work of his group members towards achievement of societal objectives.
Nwanna (1996:93), Sees leadership as the ability of a leader to influence his subordinates so that they strive willingly toward the attainment of organizational or societal goals.
However, spears (1990:43) defined leadership as getting things done by working with people and physical resources through co-ordination influencing, directing etc to accomplish the objectives of the organization or society.
According to Chijioke (1987:15), Leadership can be defined as guiding a group of persons towards achieving their goals or ambitions.
Allene (1990:46) opined that leadership is the primary force within an organization that coordinates the activities of the sub-system, involving the functions of planning’s organization, staffing, Leading and controlling towards attainment of organization objectives.
He identified four (4) basic elements of the leadership process as:
- Towards Objectives
- Through people
- In a society.
Schlenbker (1983:34) defined leadership as the act of management functions; it involves directing and Channeling human effort towards accomplishment of group objectives.
Leadership as defined by Brigham (1976:369) is an act of influencing, directing and motivation group members towards achievement of group set goals and objectives.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
This chapter described the Design of the study, Area of the study, population of the study, sample of the study, instrument for data collection, validation of the instrument, distribution and retrieval of the instrument and method of data analysis.
DESIGN OF THE STUDY
The research is designed to obtain data as validly, accurately, objectively and economically as possible. The survey research method was used where a set of questionnaire were constructed, accompanied with an introduction.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
In this chapter, the data generated from the field would be presented. Fifty (50) questionnaires were produced and taken to the field for completion. The table below shows the distribution and return of the questionnaires.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
However, in the course of this research work, the researcher made the following observations.
It was observed that Governor Adams Oshomhole has a brilliant and well-utilized, Remarkable achievement for improving and developing Edo State which in turn affect the country at large.
The researcher also found out those things such as schools, suitable working place and offices are partially sufficient in Edo State.
The civil servants of Edo State are aware of the leadership styles of Governor Adams Oshomhole and are willing to comply or else stand the risk of losing their jobs as Adams Oshomhole is termed “Action Governor”
The researcher discovered that good leadership is existing under Adams Oshomhole’s Administration in Edo state; that the majority of the respondents were of the view that Adams Oshomhole’s Administration has a positive impact on the development of Edo state.
The researcher also revealed that inadequate infrastructure; machinery and equipment could seriously affect or hinders successful performance of government officials in discharging their duties, and therefore should be fought against.
Generally, all respondents agreed that the democratic leadership style was the best of all. Furthermore, it is known that democratic leadership styles enhance societal effectiveness as all government workers co-operate to fashion and implement objectives.
CONCLUSION
This research work has intended to study the impact of good leadership in our society using Adams Oshomhole’s Administration as a case study. The result of this research show that most leaders and office holders in Edo State employ the democratic style of leadership, which in the best knowledge of the researcher as the best leadership style.
RECOMMENDATIONS
However, on the strength of the findings of this research work, it is fundamental to make the following recommendations:
- Leadership in the country at large should learn to employ democratic approach in leadership. This would help them to carry their subordinates along and help in facilitating the attainment of the society’s objectives.
- Leadership By Example (LBE) should equally be introduced in the state government. This would help government officials of the state to rule and lead well.
- Looking at Adams Ashomhole’s Administration, I am aware that some persons may be suffering some pains as a result of the present effort by this administration to bring about positive changes in the environment but these persons should learn to see beyond their pains for good things do not come easily. Good things come with pains. People must also learn to put the collective interest of the state first before their personal gains.
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