THE EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF NIGERIA

This study examined the effect of Leadership Styles and Organizational Performance in Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria. The study covered a period between 2021-2024. The study employed survey research design. The population of the study consist of 3535 Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria staff in FCT. The sample size of the study is 346 which was determined using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sampling technique. The hypotheses of the study were tested using multiple regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 23.0. The study found that charismatic leadership has positive (10.354) and significant (0.000) effect on organizational performance of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), laissez faire leadership has positive (9.863) and significant (0.000) effect on organizational performance of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), The study found that autocratic leadership has positive (18.299) and significant (0.000) effect organizational performance of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The study concluded that leadership style significantly affects organizational performance of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Based on the findings and conclusion, the study recommended that organizations should establish leadership development programs that focus on building charismatic qualities in leaders. FAAN should adopt a flexible leadership policy that allows for the application of laissez-faire leadership in departments or projects where autonomy and creativity are essential. FAAN should establish clear policies that discourage the use of autocratic leadership, particularly in situations that require innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement.