Administrators Decision-Making Styles and Effectiveness of Polytechnics in Kwara State
Administrators Decision-Making Styles and Effectiveness of Polytechnics in Kwara State
Author(s): Olubukola James Ojo, Ayolekan Elijah Ayeetan, Abdulmumin Abubakar Lawal, Abdulyaqui Tukur Murtala, Abdulganiyu Adebayo TijaniSubject(s): Higher Education , Organizational Psychology, Management and complex organizations
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Administrators'; Decision-making; Styles; Effectiveness; Polytechnic;
Summary/Abstract: This research was on the correlation that exists between decision-making styles and polytechnic effectiveness in Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive design was suitable for this quantitative study. The participants consisted of 939 academic staff in the polytechnics of which 260 were sampled. Two instruments Administrators' Decision-making Styles (ADMSQ) and Polytechnic Effectiveness Questionnaire (PEQ) were used for data collection. Results revealed that directive style was the most prevalent style of decision by polytechnic administrators in Kwara State. The study recommended that polytechnic administrators could enhance their behavioral decision-making skills and adopt a balanced way to other decision-making styles to improve effectiveness.
Journal: The New Educational Review
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 79
- Page Range: 54-69
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
