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Administrators Decision-Making Styles and Effectiveness of Polytechnics in Kwara State

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research was on the correlation that exists between decision-making styles and polytechnic effectiveness in Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive design was suitable for this quantitative study. The participants consisted of 939 academic staff in the polytechnics of which 260 were sampled. Two instruments Administrators’ Decision-making Styles (ADMSQ) and Polytechnic Effectiveness Questionnaire (PEQ) were used for data collection. Results revealed that directive style was the most prevalent style of decision by polytechnic administrators in Kwara State. The study recommended that polytechnic administrators could enhance their behavioral decision-making skills and adopt a balanced way to other decision-making styles to improve effectiveness.

Source: The New Educational Review

DOI: 10.15804/tner.2025.79.1.04

Authors: Olubukola James Ojo, Ayolekan Elijah Ayeetan, Abdulmumin Abubakar Lawal, Abdulyaqui Tukur Murtala, Abdulganiyu Adebayo Tijani

Institution: University of Ilorin

Language: English

Topic: Educational Leadership and Practices

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414483231