RELATIONSHIPS AMONG LEADERSHIP STYLES, CONDITIONS OF SERVICE, HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA.

Abstract

The study investigated the relationships among leadership styles, conditions of service, human capital development and job performance among personnel in ICT units of six state universities in North-Central Nigeria. The study was guided by four specific objectives with corresponding research questions, and one null hypothesis respectively. Descriptive survey design was used and the target population consist of 38 personnel working in ICT units of the six state universities in North-Central Nigeria. Complete enumeration of 38 personnel was carried out. Checklist and structured questionnaire were used in data collection while descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used to provide answers to research questions and test one null hypothesis respectively. Instruments were validated and pilot-tested using 10 and 20 copies of checklist and questionnaire through test-retest method and reliability coefficient of 0.87 was obtained. However, six and 38 copies of checklist and questionnaire were administered on heads of ICT units and personnel in ICT units of the six state university libraries in the geo-political zone respectively. The six copies of checklist administered on heads of ICT units were filled and returned in usable form. Out of 38 copies of questionnaire administered, 27 copies were completed and returned in usable form for the analysis. Results showed that almost all ICT facilities were available and functional. Results further revealed that motivation variables has enhanced job performance of personnel. The study concluded that job performance can only be possible with the available functional ICT facilities and good personnel management. The study recommended amongst that management of state universities in North-Central Nigeria should make provision for more ICT facilities and pay more attention to personnel management.