Olasunkanmi, F F O; Ikediashi, D I and Ajiero, I R (2024) Assessing the factors of transactional leadership style for construction projects: A case of Nigerian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(5), pp. 1637-1654. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: The role of construction industry in harnessing human and material resources of a nation cannot be overemphasised; hence, the emergence of the requirement of leadership. This study aims to assess the usage of factors of transactional leadership style (TSLS) by the project managers (PMs) in the Nigeria construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A survey research design approach with questionnaire as an instrument of gathering data was adopted. Out of 1,233 questionnaires distributed, data from 975 received with acceptable feedback were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: This study revealed the following factors under active management by exception as the TSLS factors often employed by PMs in Nigeria. These factors are the three frequently used factors: they are: "always give clear and final instructions to be implemented in the project"; "always observed the progress of the project, assessed risk and took precaution to avoid mistakes in the project"; and "always closely monitor performance for errors needing correction". This study concludes that it is imperative for PMs in the study area to adopt and incorporate these factors to ensure continuous successful delivery of construction projects. Practical implications: Therefore, it is hoped that the findings of this research will help the construction industry managers to address the age-long but unrecognised leadership problem confronting the sector, thereby boosting project delivery. Originality/value: The findings establish the appropriateness or otherwise of adoption of factors of transactional leadership, either in part or a whole.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; leadership style; Nigeria; projects delivery; transactional; questionaire survey |
| Index terms: | statistics, construction industry, project delivery, research design, Nigeria, project manager, emergence, construction project, methodology, questionnaire, leadership style, survey, manager |
| Subjects: | project delivery, practitioner, mathematical modelling, research design and methodology, data collection methods, profession, systems engineering, leadership, industry analysis, production management, Geography, research methods |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Procurement, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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