Effect of Leadership Style on Growth of National Government Constituency Development Fund Projects in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to assess the effect of leadership style on the growth of NGCDF projects in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The study was informed by situational leadership and trait theories. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was employees from 25 NGCDF projects in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The study used random sampling to select a sample of 174employees. The researcher employed structured questionnaires as instruments of data collection. The reliability test of the instruments was done using Cronbach alpha coefficient. Multiple regression analysis was the appropriate method to examine the relationship between independent variables and dependent variable in this study. Multiple regression analysis was carried out to analyze the relationship between one dependent variable and five independent variables. The study’s outcome gives the insight to project administrators on how much impact the instituted change has on the successful implementation of construction projects. Similarly, the study is also of help to managers of institutions to gauge the development of their project management systems and assess the appropriate and strategic ways to employ for improvement of their institutions or organizations. The study also adds to the body of knowledge of project management.