MANAGEMENT STYLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF IMO TRANSPORT COMPANY OWERRI, IMO STATE)

ABSTRACT In this study, the researcher has examined management style and organizational performance in Imo Transport Company (ITC) Owerri, Imo State. The study was carried out to determine the significance of different management styles on employee commitment to duty, employee dedication and organizational productivity/expansion. In line with the above, three research objectives, three research questions and three research hypotheses were formulated. The researcher employed descriptive survey research design and questionnaire served as the instrument of data collection. The data collected were subjected to statistical test using simple percentage and analysis of variance. The findings indicated that democratic management style enhances employee commitment to duty and organizational productivity. Not only that, autocratic management style most times affects/hinders productivity in the organization. Based on the findings, it was recommended that organizational manager should adopt consultative and participatory management approach that can motivate the employees to perform their functions effectively; scientific management and autocratic management style should not always be employed in the organization; and Organizational managers, especially in the banking industry should emphasize on charismatic management style which can add value to organizational expansion and productivity.