Servant Leadership And Organization Performance Of Faith Based Self Help Groups In Kirinyaga County

Abstract

Organization performance has attracted attention in profit and non-profit organizations. In the current sporadic, complicated and dynamic business environment the need for swift and accurate decision making cannot be ignored. In response to it organizations have adopted servant leadership approach. Despite of its attractiveness its contribution in faith-based organization is inconclusive. Hence, the current study examined the effect of servant leadership on organization performance. Specifically, the study examined the effect of empowerment, stewardship, role modeling and compelling vision on the effect of organization performance in faith-based self-help groups in Kenya in Kirinyaga County. The study was anchored on Green leaf leadership theory. Primary data was sourced using questionnaires among 80 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics analyzed the data. It was documented that servant leadership has positive and significant effect on organizational performance of faith-based self-help groups in Kenya in Kirinyaga County. There is need for adoption of leadership styles which are in response to the needs of respective faith-based groups. Key words: Empowerment, stewardship, role modelling, compelling, organization performance. DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/14-12-09 Publication date: June 30 th 2022