Author: Samuel Tamba, Desmond Pratt

Abstract: The study assessed the main effects of leadership styles on organizational performance and use of English to communicate at the Apex Banks located in Kenema in Kenema District; Pendembu and Koindu in the Kailahun District. The study specifically sought to determine the impact of Laissez Fair, Transitional and Transformational leadership styles on organizational performance at the Apex Bank. A descriptive survey research based on perception of middle and senior managers in three community banks, namely Apex Banks in Kenema, Pendembu and Koindu. A well-structured research questionnaire was distributed completed and collected after one week. The completed questionnaires was checked for plausibility, integrity and completeness. Two independent variables were used namely, yes or no based on the objectives of the study. To discover the leadership styles that influence organizational performance, a distinction was clearly made between the Transformational Leadership factors and organizational performance rating which seemed to be very low. Thus, the study showed that the Laissez-Fair Leadership Style is high in organizational performance. Based on the findings, therefore, the study recommended that the Laissez-Fair Leadership Ltyle should be discarded by becoming more involved in guiding subordinates, public managers should formulate and implement effective reward and recognition systems. Also, managers should strive to become role models to their subordinates; inspire subordinates by providing meaningful challenges to work; stimulate subordinates’ efforts to become more innovative and creative; and pay greater attention to each individual’s need for achievement and growth.

Keywords: Leadership Style, Laissez-Fair, Transformational, Organizational, performance, differences, influence.

Article Info: Received: 14 Feb 2023; Received in revised form: 11 Mar 2023; Accepted: 18 Mar 2023; Available online: 26 Mar 2023

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.82.7