Transformational Leadership and Employee Performance in Garki Cluster Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC): The Mediating Role of Work Environment (Published)
This study examined the effect of transformational leadership style and the work environment on employee performance in Garki Cluster of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Abuja. The motivation for the study was the growing demand for improved service delivery and employee effectiveness within Nigeria’s power distribution sector. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 243 employees selected using appropriate sampling techniques. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Findings from the descriptive analysis revealed that employees held positive perceptions regarding transformational leadership practices and the conduciveness of the work environment. The correlation results indicated strong and significant positive relationships among transformational leadership style, work environment, and employee performance. The regression analysis further showed that transformational leadership style had a significant positive effect on employee performance. The work environment also exerted a significant positive effect on employee performance and was found to significantly influence transformational leadership style. The model demonstrated strong explanatory power, accounting for over sixty percent of the variation in employee performance. The study concludes that employee performance in AEDC is strongly driven by both effective transformational leadership practices and a supportive work environment. Leadership effectiveness is not only dependent on the personal qualities of leaders but also on the organizational environment that enables such leadership to thrive. The study therefore recommends that management should strengthen leadership development programmes, improve workplace conditions, and integrate environmental reforms with leadership policies to achieve sustainable performance improvement. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, managers, and stakeholders seeking to enhance operational efficiency and employee productivity in the power distribution sector.
Keywords: Employee Performance, Transformational Leadership, work environment
Remote Working Policies and Employee Productivity in Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) (Published)
This study examined the effect of remote working policies on employee productivity at the Wuse Branch of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company. Specifically, the study assessed the influence of digital technology, remote work schedule flexibility, and the remote working environment on employee productivity. A descriptive research design was adopted, and data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 254 employees, out of which 224 valid responses were analyzed. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression (ANOVA) were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that digital technology has a significant positive effect on employee productivity, indicating that the availability of digital tools and ICT infrastructure enhances efficiency and task execution. Remote work schedule flexibility also showed a significant positive influence on productivity by improving employee motivation, reducing stress, and fostering work–life balance. In addition, the remote working environment was found to significantly affect productivity, as a supportive home workspace improves focus and performance, although challenges such as power supply and internet connectivity persist. The results led to the rejection of all three null hypotheses. The study concludes that when remote working policies are adequately supported with modern technology, flexible scheduling, and conducive work environments, employee productivity increases significantly. The study recommends sustained investment in digital tools, continuous review of flexible work policies, and improved infrastructural support to strengthen the effectiveness of remote working arrangements at AEDC.
Keywords: Digital Technology, Employee Productivity, remote work policy, work environment