Leader-member exchange and job performance of academic staff at Kyambogo university

Abstract

The focus of this study was to examine the effect of Leader-Member Exchange on job performance of academic staff at Kyambogo University. A critical review of literature was conducted to identify and address gaps in previous studies, informing the current study. The study made use of cross sectional research design and targeted a population that included assistant lectures, lectures, senior lectures, associate professors, and professors. A sample size of 200 academic staff was identified through stratified random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and means, correlations, and regression analysis were employed for data analysis. Study findings established that loyalty, affect, professional respect, and contribution significantly predict job performance. The study established correlations between loyalty, affect, professional respect, contribution, and job performance. Based on these findings, the study recommended team-building activities, transparent and open communication, emotional intelligence training, and continuous professional development programs for academic staff at Kyambogo University. The study suggested that further research should examine; the long term effect of LMX on job performance; how integration of technology and learning, and administrative tasks affects LMX and job performance; and the role of factors such as funding availability, government policies, and societal expectations on the effect of LMX and job performance.