EFFECT OF TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FOOD BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN ENUGU STATE

Abstract

The study examined the effect of transactional leadership on the performance of food and beverage firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of contingent reward on the output; and evaluate the effect of performance oriented on the profitability of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary source of data was the administration of questionnaire. A total population of 1992 staff was used. The adequate sample size of 333, using Freund and William's statistic formula at 5 percent margin of error was used. 271staff returned the questionnaire and accurately filled. Data was presented and analyzed using Likert Scale and the hypotheses using Z- test. The findings indicated Contingent reward had significant positive effect on the output Z( 95, n = 271), 6.758 < 8.580,P. < .05. Performance oriented had significant positive effect on profitability of Z(95, n = 271), 3.857 < 6.576,P. < .05. The study concluded that contingent reward and performance orientation had significant positive effect on the output and the profitability of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The study recommended among others that managers and the human resources of every organisation should understand the different types of leadership before adopting a particular leadership style in order to ensure effectiveness and profitability in the organisation