Leadership Styles, Organisational Culture and Performance of Organization; A Conceptual Perspective

The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of leadership styles and organizational culture on performance of the organization. The specific objectives were to investigate the impact of transformational leadership style on organizational performance in Lafarge Africa PLC in Nigeria; to examine the impact of democratic leadership style on organizational performance in Lafarge Africa PLC in Nigeria and to ascertain the role of organizational culture on performance in Lafarge Africa PLC in Nigeria. This study adopted a conceptual review. Based on the review, it was found that transformational leadership style has a positive effect on organizational performance in Lafarge Africa PLC in Nigeria; Democratic leadership style has a positive effect on organizational performance in Lafarge Africa PLC in Nigeria; and organizational culture has a positive effect on organizational performance in Lafarge Africa PLC in Nigeria. Based on the findings of the research study the following recommendations were made: management of Lafarge Africa PLC should adopt the best leadership style that will enhance employee performance. That employees of Lafarge Africa PLC should be encouraged of their performance by given them the necessary incentive.