ABSTRACT
This study examined the effect of leadership on employee productivity using First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Katsina main branch as the study area. Survey research design was used and structured questionnaire was administered to 50 staff of the bank being the entire population of study. Descriptive as well as regression techniques were used as methods of data analysis.The result revealed among others that authoritative leadership enhance employee productivity. It was discovered that authoritative leadership enhance employee productivity significantly. The Study concludes that the survival of an organization depends on the leadership, transformational leadership is not the best type of leadership for First Bank Plc. Katsina while authoritative leadership is accepted in First Bank Plc. Katsina and it will enhance employee productivity on the job which will leads to the achievement of the organizational goals. The study recommended that leadership is one of the tools used in attainment of organizational goals and objectives, therefore every organization should as issues of importance, ensure of getting the right leader that will lead their organization; in order to achieve their set goals/objectives.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
The importance of leadership in an organization cannot be overemphasized. Leadership is a major element that determines successful and unsuccessful organizations. it play certain role in offering direction and purpose towards achieving goals of the organizations. It is also an important element in the social relationship of group at work. Leadership is the main factor that determines and shapes group behavior. When it is correctly applied, each employee enjoys a feeling of strong commitment towards achieving organizational goal. Regardless of equality of its members, every group will tend to have a system in which it will have a leader. However, organizational goals can never be achieved without proper leadership in place. It is important to note that the effective performance of an individual employee is a function of both his personal characteristics and the individual‟s environment.
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