AJAG Article

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of participative leadership on organizational performance in selected
local governments in Ondo State and identified challenges hindering its effective application.
Objectives included assessing the impact of participative leadership, exploring its relationship with
organizational performance, determining the extent of worker participation in decision-making, and
investigating development challenges. Data were collected via unstructured interviews and structured
questionnaires from primary and secondary sources. Twenty-four stakeholders were interviewed, and
300 questionnaires were administered across six local governments in three senatorial districts.
Findings revealed that participative leadership is not widely adopted, with key barriers including
concerns about leaking official secrets and losing political structure. The study recommends involving
subordinates in daily decision-making, highlighting the benefits that outweigh the challenges, and
emphasizes teamwork between leaders and subordinates to enhance organizational performance

PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ONDO STATE, 2024, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 52-58. PDF