ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

Purity Ndinda Kioko, Dr. Purity Gatobu

Abstract


Food and beverage manufacturing firms play a critical role in the economic development of Kenya, contributing significantly to the country’s industrial output, employment, and food security. However, food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya, face several challenges that impact their performance. The general objective of the study is to assess the influence of adaptive leadership practices on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to assess the influence of visionary thinking on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya and to examine the influence of adaptability on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya. This study was guided by Transformational Leadership Theory and Social Learning Theory. This study used of a descriptive research design. According to KAM (2022) report, there are 189 manufacturing firms in Nairobi County, out of these, 76 are food and beverage manufacturing firms. This study therefore targeted 456 management employees working in the 76 food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi County. The study’s sample size was reached at using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination formula. Primary data was used in this study. The pretesting sample was made of 21 respondents, representing 10% of the sample size. Before the data could be analyzed, the researcher ensured the data was checked for completeness, followed by data editing, data coding, data entry, and data cleaning. Inferential and descriptive statistics were employed for analysis of quantitative data with the assistance of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). The study results were presented through use of figures and tables. The study concluded that visionary thinking has a positive and significant effect on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya. Further, the study concluded that adaptability has a positive and significant effect on performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the management of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya should invest in long-term strategic planning and market trend analysis. By dedicating resources to understanding emerging consumer preferences, technological advancements, and global industry trends, firms can better anticipate future opportunities and challenges.

Key Words: Adaptive Leadership Practices, Visionary Thinking and Adaptability


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