Effective leaders are enablers that directly point to competent and committed employees. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between leadership styles and different types of organizational commitment in the Public Service Organization of Ethiopia: The case of Yeka Sub City Administration of Addis Ababa.
Information was gathered, using two instruments, questionnaire and interview, from a total sample of 297, 40 leaders and 257 employees or raters. Leadership styles were identified as the independent variable and organizational commitment as the dependent variable. Data obtained from each of the research instruments was statistically analyzed, and then triangulated using purposive sampling method from four key interviewees.
Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviations were used while inferential statistics such as t-test and a two tailed Pearson correlation were used.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background of the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Objectives of the Study
- General Objective
- Specific Objectives
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Limitations of the Study
- Organization of the Study
- Literature Review
- Conceptual Framework
- Leadership Styles
- Transformational Leadership
- Transactional Leadership
- Charismatic Leadership
- Participative Leadership
- Laissez-Faire Leadership
- Employee Commitment
- Affective Commitment
- Continuance Commitment
- Normative Commitment
- Relationship Between Leadership Styles and Employee Commitment
- Research Methodology
- Research Design
- Population and Sampling
- Data Collection Techniques
- Data Analysis Methods
- Ethical Considerations
- Results and Discussion
- Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents
- Leadership Styles in Yeka Sub City Administration
- Transformational Leadership
- Transactional Leadership
- Charismatic Leadership
- Participative Leadership
- Laissez-Faire Leadership
- Employee Commitment in Yeka Sub City Administration
- Affective Commitment
- Continuance Commitment
- Normative Commitment
- Relationship Between Leadership Styles and Employee Commitment
- Conclusion and Recommendations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to investigate the relationships between different leadership styles and employee commitment within the public service organization of the Yeka Sub City Administration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The research seeks to contribute to the understanding of leadership practices and their impact on employee motivation and engagement in a specific context.
- Leadership Styles in Public Service Organizations
- Employee Commitment in Public Service Organizations
- The Relationship Between Leadership Styles and Employee Commitment
- Factors Influencing Employee Commitment
- Implications for Public Service Leadership and Management
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic and provides a background on leadership styles, employee commitment, and their relevance to public service organizations. It outlines the research objectives, questions, significance, and limitations of the study.
- Literature Review: This chapter explores the theoretical frameworks related to leadership styles and employee commitment. It reviews the existing literature on different leadership styles, their impact on employee behavior, and the various dimensions of employee commitment.
- Research Methodology: This chapter describes the research design, population, sampling methods, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods employed in the study. It also discusses the ethical considerations involved in the research.
- Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the prevalence of different leadership styles and levels of employee commitment in the Yeka Sub City Administration. It examines the relationship between leadership styles and employee commitment, drawing upon statistical analysis and relevant literature.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This thesis explores leadership styles, employee commitment, public service organizations, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, charismatic leadership, participative leadership, laissez-faire leadership, affective commitment, continuance commitment, normative commitment, and organizational performance.
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- Tamrat Estifanos Madebo (Author), 2016, Leadership Styles and Employees Commitment in Public Service Organizations in Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/535951
