International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 65-81
ISSN:
2311 7575
MODERATING ROLE OF GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTEGRATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE AND THE ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Mungatana Danson Buya, Prof. Emmanuel Awuor & Dr. Ole Mapelu
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
Integrative leadership style, government regulations, organizationalperformance, commercial state corporations in Kenya
Research has revealed that Kenya's Commercial State Corporations continue to perform
significantly worse, with their collective financial losses substantially exceeding
projections. This deteriorating performance indicates a serious financial crisis in these
state-owned enterprises. If this trend continues unchecked, it poses a major threat to
Kenya's ability to achieve its long-term national development goals as outlined in Vision
2030. The objective of this study was to establish the moderating effect of government
regulations on the relationship between integrative leadership style and organizational
performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya. Utilising the Full Range
Leadership Model, Theory of Public Interest Regulation and Resource-Based View
Theory (RBV), the research implemented a cross-sectional survey design, gathering data
from top management teams of all 52 commercial state corporations in Kenya via
purposive sampling, while adhering rigorously to ethical standards during data analysis.
The regression analysis showed a strong relationship (R = 0.748), with 55.9% of
organizational performance explained by integrative leadership and government
regulations. Both integrative leadership (β = 0.602, p < 0.001) and government regulations
(β = 0.198, p < 0.001) were significant positive predictors of performance. The addition of
an interaction term revealed a significant moderating effect (β = 0.113, p < 0.001),
indicating that government regulations enhance the positive impact of integrative
leadership on performance. This means that stronger regulatory frameworks amplify the
effectiveness of integrative leadership, demonstrating that regulations act as a facilitator
rather than a barrier. The study recommends that leaders in commercial state
corporations adopt adaptive leadership strategies aligned with the regulatory
environment to enhance organizational performance. By fostering a culture of compliance
and ethical conduct in line with legal requirements, leaders can amplify the positive
impact of their practices. Proactive engagement with regulatory bodies helps leaders stay
informed about policy changes and integrate them into strategic decision-making. This
responsiveness not only improves performance but also strengthens accountability and
legitimacy. Ultimately, aligning leadership approaches with government regulations
enables sustained success and better navigation of complex operational landscapes