Impact of Managerial Leadership Behaviour of Principals on Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The job performance of principals of senior secondary schools in Bauchi State Nigeria is frequently criticized for poor performance. Therefore, the objective of the study is to assess the managerial leadership behaviour of the principals on job performance. The researchers sampled 200 respondents from 400 population of the academic and non-academic staff of the senior secondary schools in Bauchi state Nigeria. Chi-square test was used to test the formulated hypothesis. The findings revealed that combination of both leadership and management skill can enhance job performance. That various leadership motivational techniques is based on love and care for job optimum performance. The study recommended that government should organize seminars and workshops or capacity building training to enhance and boast their professional competences among others.