INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN MARSABIT COUNTY KENYA
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Employees who are engaged in their work and committed to their organizations give companies crucial competitive advantages. A discrepancy exists between the perceived importance of engagement and the actual level of engagement in organizations today. Leadership styles are thought to influence employee engagement. Therefore this study was to investigate the influence of leadership styles on employee engagement in Marsabit County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the extent in which transformational leadership style influence employee engagement in Marsabit County, Kenya, To establish how transactional leadership style influences employee engagement in Marsabit County, Kenya. The study took an estimated period of six months from April, 2024 to September, 2024. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population consisted of the County Wards Management, Marsabit County Employees and Community Leaders from Marsabit County which was 305 respondents, the total number of respondents in this study was 173 and since the sample was drawn from all cadres of respondents, the population was regarded homogeneous. The sampling technique employed was stratified random sampling. Primary data was gathered directly from respondents and for this study the researcher used a questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was used; this included the use of weighted means, standard deviation, relative frequencies and percentages. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the data. This included percentages and frequencies. Tables and other graphical presentations were used appropriately to present the data that was collected for ease of understanding and analysis. The findings regarding the influence of transformational leadership style on employee engagement in Marsabit County, Kenya, align with existing literature that emphasizes the positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee engagement. The analysis of transactional leadership style's influence on employee engagement in Marsabit County, Kenya, reveals insights that resonate with existing literature. It is recommended that organizations invest in leadership development programs focused on cultivating transformational qualities among leaders. It is also recommended that organizations integrate elements of transformational leadership into their practices. Future research on the influence of leadership styles on employee engagement in Marsabit County, Kenya, should explore the intersection of cultural dynamics and leadership effectiveness.
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