Nwanyanwu, M.
Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Email: miriannwanyanwu49@gmail.com
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Okwu, O.
Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Email: oroma.okwu@ust.edu.ng
ABSTRACT
This study examined the relationship between influencing tactics and work-life balance among employees of Rivers State government-owned agencies. The research specifically investigated how leadership influence affected absenteeism and turnover rates. Using a correlational research design, the study gathered data from a sample of 285 staff members across 15 government agencies. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The findings revealed a strong positive relationship between influencing tactics and absenteeism rate, indicating that when supervisors employed coercive or unsupportive influence strategies, employees were more likely to disengage from work. Similarly, a significant positive relationship was found between influencing tactics and turnover rate, suggesting that poor application of leadership influence contributed to employees leaving the organization. These results were supported by existing literature, including the works of Yukl and Falbe (1990), who highlighted the positive outcomes of rational persuasion and consultation, and Greenhaus and Allen (2011), who emphasized the role of leadership in maintaining work-life balance. The study concluded that while influencing tactics are necessary for organizational leadership, their effectiveness depends on how ethically and supportively they are applied. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government agencies adopt training programs on ethical influence, promote flexible work policies, and encourage leadership styles that prioritize employee well-being.
Keywords: Influencing tactics, work-life balance, absenteeism, turnover rate
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