The relative influence of leadership factors on employee retention in Tanzanian local government

Year 2024, , 53 - 63, 15.05.2024

Robinson Chinyuli Dr.wilfred Lameck

https://doi.org/10.46959/jeess.1381814

Abstract

The success of any organization depends on better retention of its employees. Studies on employee retention have reported on how best the organization can devise strategies for retaining its employees. Accordingly, individual and organizational factors have received significant attention over leadership style as a tool for inducing employee retention, particularly in remote areas. This study explores the existing leadership style and its influence on employee retention at Ikungi District Council Tanzania. Qualitative enquiry using a case study was carried out at Ikungi District. Documentary review and interviews were used to collect data. The data were analysed using content analysis and a thematic approach. The findings indicate that leadership style matter the most in employee retention as the decision to remain with the organization is highly determined by how well the subordinates interact with their supervisors

Keywords

Leadership, leadership factors, employee retention, Ikungi District Council

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