SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON LEADERSHIP AND ORGANISATION PERFORMANCE: A QUALITATIVE REVIEW OF SELECTED STUDIES IN SUB-SAHARA

Autori

  • Marien Matafwali Lecturer, Researcher, School of Social Sciences, ZCAS University, Zambia
  • Muyunda Nyambe Human Resource Officer, Public Service Sector, Lecturer, Researcher, ZCAS university, Zambia
  • Zuwa Sinkamba Lecturer, Researcher, School of Social Sciences, ZCAS University, Zambia
  • Gwebente Mudenda Lecturer, Researcher, School of Social Sciences, ZCAS University, Zambia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejhrms.v8i2.1871

Parole chiave:

leadership, organizational performance, systematic literature review, Sub-Saharan Africa, qualitative review

Abstract

This systematic literature review explores the relationship between leadership and organizational performance in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on qualitative insights drawn from selected studies. The review addresses four key research questions: (1) What leadership styles and approaches are most influential in driving organizational performance in the region? (2) What challenges and opportunities are prevalent in the leadership landscape and their influence on organizational outcomes? The findings indicate that transformational and participative leadership styles are prominently associated with positive organizational performance across diverse sectors. However, the review also highlights significant challenges, such as contextual constraints, resource limitations, and socio-cultural dynamics that impact leadership effectiveness. Opportunities for improvement are linked to adopting adaptive leadership approaches and enhancing leadership development initiatives. The review concludes by identifying critical research gaps, particularly the need for empirical studies focusing on sector-specific leadership models and their impact on long-term organizational sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Biografie autore

  • Marien Matafwali, Lecturer, Researcher, School of Social Sciences, ZCAS University, Zambia

    Dr. Marien Matafwali is an educational psychologist with extensive experience in both academic and practical applications in the field. She is a lecturer and researcher at ZCAS University, within the School of Social Sciences. Her research interests: child development, early childhood education, gender-based violence, child protection, guidance and counseling, motivation, and employee performance

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QGFQiSgAAAAJ&hl=en

    ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marien-Matafwali-2

    LinkedIn: https://zm.linkedin.com/in/marien-matafwali-395177231

    ZCAS University Webpage: https://zcasu.edu.zm/our_team/mrs-marien-matafwali/

  • Muyunda Nyambe, Human Resource Officer, Public Service Sector, Lecturer, Researcher, ZCAS university, Zambia

    Mr. Muyunda Nyambe is an academician who has majored in Human Resources Management Courses with experience in both academic and practical applications in the field. He is a lecturer and researcher at Zambia Center for Accountancy Studies University, within the School of Social Sciences. Mr. Nyambe currently holds the position of Lecturer at ZCAS University. His expertise lies in the fields of employee performance, change management, labor laws, and occupational health in organizations. With a strong academic background and a passion for research, Mr. Nyambe has been actively involved in publishing articles in these areas.

  • Zuwa Sinkamba, Lecturer, Researcher, School of Social Sciences, ZCAS University, Zambia

    Mr. Zuwa Sinkamba is an expert in public policy, education, and biomedical technology as a Public Policy Analyst and Consultant. In academia, he serves as a lecturer, researcher, and research supervisor across multiple institutions, including Zambia Center for Accountancy Studies University, within the School of Social Sciences, and Africa Research University, in the School of Business. His teaching and research cover areas such as Politics & Local Government Administration, Human Resource Development, Public Administration, Management & Organizational Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Project Management. His career began in the sciences, where he worked as a Biomedical Technologist for a decade.

  • Gwebente Mudenda, Lecturer, Researcher, School of Social Sciences, ZCAS University, Zambia

    Dr. Gwebente Mudenda is a lecturer in Business Studies with a special interest in general management, marketing, and human resources management. He has written a few articles in these areas and done several workshops in the mentioned subject areas.

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2024-12-04

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V. 8 N. 2 (2024)

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