STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED ROAD CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between strategic leadership and organisational performance of selected road construction firms in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This study adopted a census technique hence the 10 road construction firms were understudy. Purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting 3 respondents from each firm multiplied by 10 firm give us a total of 30 respondents under study. Structured questionnaire was used in data collection. Pearson product moment correlation was used in analyzing the data using SPSS version 22. The results revealed strong positive correlations between each strategic leadership and organisational performance, with correlation coefficients of 0.715, 0.881, and 0.853 respectively, all significant at the 0.01 level. The study concluded that there is a significant positive correlation between strategic leadership and organisational performance in road construction firms in Rivers State. This underscores the critical role of strategic leadership in enhancing operational efficiency, driving goal attainment, and fostering sustainable growth within the sector. Strengthening strategic leadership practices, therefore, holds substantial potential for improving performance outcomes in these firms. The study recommended among others that 3. Management of road construction firms should foster a culture that supports innovation by encouraging idea generation, investing in modern construction technologies, and providing incentives for innovative practices that contribute to improved project delivery and competitive advantage.