ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH ADAPTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEGIES
1 Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (Khairun) Registry Department, Establishment Unit
* Corresponding author: Aliyuishaqabdullahi012@gmail.com
* Corresponding author: Aliyuishaqabdullahi012@gmail.com
Abstract
In a rapidly changing business environment, organizations face unprecedented challenges that
demand flexibility and adaptability in administrative structures. This research the impact of
adaptive administrative strategies on organizational productivity. Content analysis was used as
the methodology of the study analyzing various adaptive management techniques, including
participative change management, directive change management, coaching and mentoring, and
communication and transparency. The study also utilizes expectancy theory as the lens of the
study. According to the research's results, successful digital transformation initiatives require
buy-in from the top down, a well-defined path forward, and a culture that prizes creativity and
teamwork. Effective change management strategies that address employee concerns and utilize
the benefits of digital technologies should also be an integral part of digital transformation
strategies. Similarly other findings from the study also the imperativeness of tailoring change
management strategies to the organizational context and the specific nature of the change.
Participative decision-making, clear communication, and targeted coaching and mentoring were
found to positively influence employee retention and productivity during change. The study's
results underscore the important of adaptive management techniques in successfully navigating
organizational change and provide valuable insights for organizations seeking to minimize
employee turnover and maintain productivity. The study recommends among others that there is
a need to invest in leadership development programs to cultivate transformational leadership
behaviors that inspire innovation, empower employees, and drive organizational change and
also the need to Foster a culture of employee engagement by providing opportunities for
involvement in decision-making, continuous learning, and recognition of contributions to
encourage active participation in adaptive practices.
Keywords
Organizational Change
Adaptive Management Techniques
Employee Retention
Employee Productivity
Change Management Strategies.
How to Cite
Abdullahi, A. I. (2023). ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH ADAPTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEGIES. Bayero Journal of Management Sciences, 5(2), 205-216.
A. I. Abdullahi, "ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH ADAPTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEGIES," Bayero Journal of Management Sciences, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 205-216, December 2023.