Influence of Gender Representation in Leadership on Organizational Performance in the Ministry of Gender, Family, and Children, Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract

Aim: the purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of gender representation on organizational performance in the ministry of gender, family and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods: The target population was the staff administrative officers of the ministry of gender, family, and children. A sample size of 140 respondents was achieved comprising of the ministry of gender, family, and children’s staff. A simple random method was used to give an equal chance to every member of the organization to be selected. Organizational theory, transformational theory and stratification theory were applied for this research, data was amassed using semi-structured questionnaires and scrutinized applying descriptive and partial correlation analysis. Results: The finding of the study show that both males and females are well represented, work together to raise awareness about gender issues and both contribute to the service delivery in the ministry of gender, family, and children. It was also found that democratic leadership style was practiced in the ministry of gender family, family, and children. Additionally, laissez-faire, transactional, transformational leadership style were also practiced. The study also found that specific educational qualifications and expertise related to gender studies, social work, law, sociology, public administration, or other relevant fields are required for allocation of position in the ministry of gender, family, and children. Conclusion: The study conclude that participation of males and females, leadership style and distribution of position positive significant impacted the performance of ministry of gender, family and children. Recommendations: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially the police maker should develop and implement gender-responsive policies and programs that specifically target increasing the representation of women in leadership positions within the ministry. They should also consider implementing temporary quota systems that reserve a certain percentage of leadership positions for women.