PEMBI, Stephen
Department of Business Administration
Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria
stephenpembi@gmail.com
USMAN, Fatima I.
Department of Business Management
University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
fatimah.inuwausman@gmail.com
KWAJAFFA, Bitrus Fulani
Department of Marketing
University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
kwajaffabitrus@gmail.com
AMETEFE, Margaret Doe
Department of Business Education
College of Education, Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria
margaretametefe1@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Leadership qualities and styles are paramount in every organization because impact
organizational goal achievement. It is believed that, the effective functioning of social systems is
largely dependent on the quality and style of leadership it is blessed with. The objective of this
study was to identify leadership qualities for achievement of organizational goals. The study
employed the qualitative method of research. In going about this, the study sees the importance
of good leadership qualities as pivotal to both the success and failure of any organizations.
Against this background, leadership styles and qualities needed for achieving organizational
goals were discussed. While a long history of development and research has failed to establish an
agreement on leadership theories, qualities, and styles, this study provides deeper understanding
of the concept and appreciation of its complexities in leadership practice. Based on evidence
from literature, the study concludes that an appropriate mix of leadership style and qualities is
critical to accomplishing common goals, which leads to organizational overall success. Thus, the
study recommends that leaders in organizations should possess leadership qualities and adopt
effective leadership styles that facilitates the realization of both cooperate and individual goals.
Keywords: Autocratic leadership, charismatic leadership, leadership qualities, leadership styles,
transformational leadership.