Abstract
The study focused on the impact of autocratic leadership style on job performance of subordinates in academic libraries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The research design was a survey. The respondents were the 74 professional and para-professional staff working in the libraries studied. Data collection was through questionnaire. instrument titled “Autocratic Leadership Style on Job Performance of Subordinates in Academic Libraries (ALSJPSAL)” consisting of five (5) item statements. Analysis was done using frequency and mean for the research question. Findings of the study revealed that autocratic leadership style tends to develop dependent and uncreative subordinates who are afraid to take up responsibility. Autocratic leadership style, however, shows a significant negative impact on employee performance. This style of leadership tended to have work groups that were less productive and subordinates showed a high degree of dissatisfaction on the job. Therefore, autocratic leaders tend to limit the performance of subordinates. It is recommended that autocratic leadership style may be very valuable in situations where decisions need to be made as quickly and decisively as possible. Since autocratic leadership style leads to job dissatisfaction of subordinates, library heads should be closely monitored by the parent institution to check their excesses.
Highlights
The decision to use this design was borne out of the fact that the survey focused on sample population of autocratic leadership style and its impact on subordinate job performance in academic libraries in Rivers State
Autocratic leadership style may no longer be accepted by employees who are becoming more knowledgeable, independent and competent
Job performance of subordinates is determined to a large extent by the leadership style adopted by the head librarians
Summary
The library plays a paramount role in this challenging and changing world where the economy is knowledge-based; by the provision, processing, packaging, preservation and dissemination of. The success of the library in achieving these roles effectively rest upon the leadership of the library. The word leadership has been used in various aspects of human endeavours such as politics, business, academics and social works. A leader is a person who takes the central roles in interaction and who influences the behavior of other members of a group. Fatokun, Salaam, Ajebomogun and Adidipe (2010) described a leader as an individual who has authority over others and who is responsible for guiding their actions. University and college/polytechnic librarians are the managers of the libraries and will be described as leaders in this work
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