Rose Mukunya, John Njorge Nduta

Influence of Leadership Styles on Staff Retention in Kenyan Schools

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Produktbeschreibung

Staff mobility in Kenyan schools is eminent. The study aims at assessing the relationship between leadership styles and staff retention in schools in Kenya. Leadership styles such as transformational, transactional, delegative and situational were studied. A multi-level sampling technique was used. Stratified sampling technique was used. Questionnaires and Interview guides were the main data collection instruments. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences and Ms-Excel software were used for data interpretation. Multivariate analysis, with regression model as the major inferential statistics was used. Transformational and transactional styles significantly influenced staff retention at (p 0.005 0.05) and (p 0.1540.05) respectively. In conclusion leadership styles are crucial in retaining staff. The study recommends involvement of staff in leadership.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. März 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 137g
• ISBN-13: 9783659853418
• ISBN-10: 3659853410
• Artikelnr.: 44791871

Autorenporträt

Mrs. Mukunya is an experienced educationist and administrator who has taught in leading Kenyan High Schools. She holds a masters degree in Human Resource Management. She is the assistant Derector at Starehe Girls and heads the Careers department. Mr. Njoroge is an accomplished teacher. He holds a masters degree in Curriculum studies.