INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN SMART MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY 4.0; A FOCUS ON IMO STATE NIGERIA

Authors

  • Ogu Callistus Department of Economics, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
  • Akamike Okechukwu Joseph Department of Economics, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
  • Oduaro Ifeanyi Joachim Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
  • Ogu Chika Lucy M.Sc. Business with Business Analytics Northumbria University London Campus UK
  • Dim Henry Chinedu Department of Insurance and Actual Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
  • Opara Peterdamian Ifeanyi Department of Economics, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria

Keywords:

Leadership competencies, Industry 4.0, Multidisciplinary teams, Smart manufacturing, Digital transformation

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of leadership competencies on multidisciplinary teams within smart manufacturing (Industry 4.0) firms in Imo State, Nigeria. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 100 respondents across four Industry 4.0-aligned enterprises, employing a convenience sampling method. The research adopted a positivist paradigm with an inductive approach, analyzing data via SPSS during the 2025 observation period. Findings show that effective leadership significantly enhances collaboration, conflict resolution, and adaptability in cross-functional teams. The study contributes to knowledge by linking leadership style to high-performance manufacturing teams. It highlights the need for capacity-building in digital leadership as a strategy for successful Industry 4.0 adoption

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2025-09-16

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Ogu , C., Akamike, O. J., Oduaro, I. J., Ogu, C. L., Dim, H. C., & Opara, P. I. (2025). INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN SMART MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY 4.0; A FOCUS ON IMO STATE NIGERIA. British International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting, 9(5), 1–22. Retrieved from https://aspjournals.org/Journals/index.php/bijaefa/article/view/1349

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