LEADER FLEXIBILITY AND RESILIENCE OF INTERVENTION AGENCIES IN RIVERS STATE

Damian, C. B. R.

Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administration and Management, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Wechie, I.

Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administration and Management, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the relationship between leader flexibility and resilience of intervention agencies in Rivers State. The study is designed as a correlational research study and adopted the quantitative methodology in its investigation. Data was generated from a population of 13 intervention agencies in Rivers State. The representatives for the study comprised 91 management staff of the 13 intervention agencies with data sourced using the structured questionnaire. Analysis on the direction and strength of the relationship also included the test for hypotheses all using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation coefficient. Findings revealed that all dimensions of leader flexibility contribute and significantly impact the outcomes of organisational resilience of the agencies; hence, all null hypotheses were therefore rejected. It was therefore concluded that by reinforcing leader flexibility these agencies can effectively address their resilience concerns. It was recommended that the leadership of the agencies structure their work arrangements, communication channels and allow for increased participation, focused on enhancing the flexible nature of leadership for improved outcomes of resilience of the intervention agencies.

Keywords: Flexibility leader, organisational resilience, situation awareness, vulnerabilities management, organisational agility.