Influence of Leadership Characteristics on Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of leadership characteristics on performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and descriptive survey design and the research philosophy was positivism. The study population study was 499 large scale manufacturing firms where a sample size of 217 firms was selected. Results: The study findings revealed that leadership characteristics have a positive and significant influence on performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya. Policy recommendation: The study recommended that large manufacturing should put in place strategies that encourage their leaders to have leadership characteristics as it has a positive effect on performance. The firms should encourage and put in place measures that promote idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, inspiration motivation and individualized consideration as they influence performance positively.