International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 7 | Page No.: 145-153 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STYLES AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN KABALE MUNICIPALITY: A CASE STUDY OF AFRICAN COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KABALE Download PDF Moses Ntirandekura and Akankwasa Alex Abstract: The study established the effect of human resource management styles on employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology, Kabale. It was guided by objectives which were; to analyze the relationship between transformational management style and employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology, Kabale, to establish the effect of participatory management style on employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology, Kabale and to assess the relationship between autocratic management style and employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology, Kabale. The study used a case study design supported by both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The study used a sample size of 67 respondents who were both randomly and purposively selected. Questionnaires and interview guide were used in data collection. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of Statistical Package for social Sciences version 22.0. The findings of the study revealed a significant positive relationship between transformational management style and employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology (.987**, p=.000). Findings indicate that a signifiocant positive correlation between participatory management style and employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology was .950**. Findings showed that autocratic management style and employee performance are correlated (.976**). The study concluded that there is a positive significant relationship between transformational management style and employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology (.987**, p=.000). The study established that participatory management style and employee performance in African College of Commerce and Technology have a significant positive relationship (.950**). The study concluded that a significant positive relationship exists between autocratic management style and employee performance (.976**). This implies that application of autocratic management style increases employee performance. The study recommends that the supervisors should have sense of innovation and also encourage followers to seek more opportunities and possibilities, not just achieve performance within expectations. Supervisors should understand the values of the followers and try to build their departmental/ unit's business strategies, plans, processes and practices that will likely to improve the wellbeing of staff. Respect for individuals is also very key in building a positive relationship between management and employees for improvement in performance.