INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON PERFORMANCE STAFF BURNOUT IN MASAKA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT; A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background:

The study aims to examine the influence of leadership style on performance staff burnout in Masaka District Local Government.

Methodology:

Using a cross-sectional study design, data were collected from a total of 128 respondents using a closed-ended questionnaire and interview guide. Results revealed that; the most predominant leadership style that was exhibited by leaders at MDLG was the democratic style; staff in MDLG were faced with poor working conditions; and staff in MDLG were faced with an ineffective reward system.

Results:

majority 77 (60.2%) of the respondents were male while only 51(39.8%) were female. This indicates that the majority of employees at MDLG are male. Results indicated that leadership style is negatively significantly related to burnout of employees. The study found that the most dominant leadership style that is exhibited by leaders in MDLG is the democratic style. On the whole, the respondents felt that their supervisors involved staff in decision-making, superiors explained instructions to superiors, and supervisors kept staff informed about everything that affected their work.

Conclusion:

The study concluded that the more effective the leadership styles the less the burnout. there is a significant negative relationship between leadership style and the performance of staff burnout, suggesting that the more effective the leadership styles, the less the performance of staff burnout. This implies that staff burnout can be reduced when leaders at MDLG adopt more effective leadership styles, namely the democratic leadership style.

Recommendations:

The study recommends leadership training and coaching programs to improve leader performance. Since the democratic leadership style puts much focus on creating harmony and increasing the well-being of the employees, the line managers at the MDLG should be encouraged to adopt this style.