Scholars Bulletin (SB)
Volume-4 | Issue-07 | 563-568
Research Article
Influence of Leadership on Change Management in the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions in Nakuru County, Kenya
Hillary Branton Isiaho Makuli, David Gichuhi, James Mwangi
Published : July 10, 2018
Abstract
This paper presents an examination of the influence of leadership on change management in the office of Director of Public Prosecutions in Nakuru County. The study from which the paper is taken was based on stewardship theory. The target population comprised 3 Senior Assistant Deputy Prosecution counsels and 48 Assistant Prosecution counsels who are distributed across the three sub-branches. The study used descriptive survey research design while a census survey was adopted. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using both descriptive statistics such as percentages, means and standard deviations while inferential statistics methods included; correlation coefficient and chi- square. The research findings were presented inform of percentages, frequency distribution tables, and inferential statistics tables. The research findings indicate that there exists a significant, positive correlation between leadership and change management and that there exists a significant association between the two variables. It was concluded that leadership has a significant effect on change management and a positive non-causal relationship with change management in the office of director of public prosecutions in Nakuru County. It was found that the management team at ODPP does not interact or inspire the subordinates toward organizational objectives this may have affected less consideration by the management on human and emotional aspects of change during the change process. The regular communication by the management team on change management aspects and role played by the top management in administering the change process at ODPP has enhanced change management. It was recommended that the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions should ensure that there is cordial interaction between the management team and subordinate staff, toward achieving set organizational objectives on change management in ODPP.