Influence of Communication of Team Leadership on Team Effectiveness of Collaborative Partnerships in International Research Organizations in Kenya

Authors

  • Joyce Mukua-Maru International Potato Center and USIU
  • Teresia Linge School of Social Sciences, Mount Kenya University, Kenya.
  • Caren Ouma Chandaria School of Business, United States International University – Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58216/kjri.v14i02.298

Keywords:

Communication, team leadership, team effectiveness international research organizations, Kenya

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of communication by team leadership on the effectiveness of collaborative partnerships in international research organizations in Kenya. The study was grounded on positivist research philosophy. The study adopted the correlational research design. The anticipated respondents from the 12 international research organizations included 164 program leaders, project managers and heads of departments. A census was conducted. Structured questionnaires were used to collect the data. SPSS version 25 was used to organize, code, and analyze information and generate the quantitative report. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The correlation results showed that communication by team leadership is positively and significantly related to team effectiveness. The regression (R2) showed that 50.1% of the variations of team effectiveness of collaborative partnerships in international research organizations in Kenya were explained by the communication by team leadership R2 = .501. The regression parameter estimates showed that communication by team leadership is positively and significantly related to team effectiveness (β =.743, t (151) = 12.269, p<.05). Thus, communication of team leadership significantly influences the team effectiveness of collaborative partnerships in international research organizations in Kenya. The study recommends effective communication through team leadership is crucial for international research organizations in Kenya to enhance their effectiveness, achieve success, and address various factors influencing collaborative partnerships.

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Published

2024-06-05

How to Cite

Mukua-Maru, J., Linge, T., & Ouma, C. (2024). Influence of Communication of Team Leadership on Team Effectiveness of Collaborative Partnerships in International Research Organizations in Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 14(02), 146–162. https://doi.org/10.58216/kjri.v14i02.298

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