Influencers of Team Effectiveness Among University Sports Teams in Kenya on Soccer and Volleyball Teams in Kusa-Nairobi North
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https://doi.org/10.70619/vol6iss6pp1-16-902Keywords:
Leadership style, communication, performance feedback, organizational structure, team effectivenessAbstract
This study examined the influence of leadership style, communication, performance feedback, and organizational structure on team effectiveness among soccer and volleyball players in the KUSF Nairobi North Conference. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional research design, and data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to soccer and volleyball players from 12 universities in the conference. A total of 202 participants were targeted (per the Yamane formula), and a 92.1 percent response rate was achieved, with 186 responses collected. Demographic characteristics were summarized using descriptive statistics, and the relationships and predictive effects of the study variables were tested using inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. The regression results showed that the four variables combined explained a statistically significant variance in team effectiveness, indicating that they all play a significant role in influencing performance outcomes. The authors conclude that three factors are crucial to ensuring the success of teams in the context of university sport: effective leadership, communication, and meaningful feedback, as well as supportive organizational structures. Future research is suggested to ensure the team's best use in university sports departments by training coaches as leaders, fostering clear communication, developing structured feedback systems, and improving team organization.
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