IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD International Journal of Economics and Business Management (IJEBM )

E-ISSN 2489-0065
P-ISSN 2695-186X
VOL. 10 NO. 1 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijebm.v10.no1.2024.pg180.191

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Office Leadership Paradigms and Adaptation: Implications and Benefits

Dr. (Mrs) Gift J. Eke, Peter, Ebikabowei Eseimokumoh

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Abstract

The study examined the adaptation implications and benefits of office leadership paradigms among corporate organisations in Nigeria. Three hundred (300) staff were sampled from 25 corporate organisations in the south-south states of Nigeria. The convenience and purposeful methods of sampling were used in the selection of the respondents. The mean and standard deviation were used to analyse research questions using SPSS statistical software. From the data gathered, the study found that shifting from traditional leadership to more contemporary styles has substantial benefits for corporate organisations, such as increased employee engagement, productivity, creativity, and decision-making capabilities. Also, despite the benefits, it was found that a paradigm shift from traditional authoritative leadership styles to more contemporary approaches may result in resistance from employees who are accustomed to traditional leadership styles, and unlearning traditional behaviours may induce fear and uncertainty among the workforce. The study recommends that organisations consider a phased and well-planned transition from traditional to modern leadership paradigms. Providing extensive training programme

keywords:

adaptation, implication, leadership, office, traditional, paradigms

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