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)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Research Methodology
- Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Chapter 5: Discussion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to investigate the relationships between leadership styles and employee commitment within public service organizations in Ethiopia, specifically focusing on the Yeka Sub City Administration of Addis Ababa. The study seeks to understand the impact of different leadership approaches on employee commitment levels and identify potential areas for improvement in leadership practices.
- Leadership styles in Ethiopian public service organizations
- Employee commitment and its determinants
- The relationship between leadership styles and employee commitment
- Implications for leadership development and organizational effectiveness
- Case study analysis of the Yeka Sub City Administration
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, highlighting the importance of leadership and employee commitment in public service organizations. It provides background information on the context of the study in Ethiopia, focusing on the Yeka Sub City Administration of Addis Ababa. The chapter establishes the research problem, stating the need to understand the relationships between leadership styles and employee commitment in this specific context. It clearly defines the research objectives and questions that guide the study, outlining the scope and limitations of the research. Finally, it presents the overall structure and organization of the thesis.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature related to leadership styles and employee commitment. It explores various theoretical frameworks and empirical studies on the topic, examining different leadership styles (transformational, transactional, laissez-faire, etc.) and their impact on employee commitment. The review synthesizes existing knowledge to provide a strong theoretical foundation for the research, highlighting the gaps in the literature that the current study aims to address. The chapter connects existing research to the specific context of Ethiopian public service organizations, laying the groundwork for the empirical investigation.
Chapter 3: Research Methodology: This chapter details the research design and methodology employed in the study. It describes the research approach (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods), justifying the choice of approach based on the research questions and objectives. The chapter outlines the sampling techniques used to select participants from the Yeka Sub City Administration, explaining how the sample represents the target population. It describes the data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires, interviews), outlining the measures used to assess leadership styles and employee commitment. Finally, the chapter details the data analysis techniques used to interpret the findings, ensuring the rigor and validity of the research process.
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation: This chapter presents the results of the data analysis, providing a detailed description of the findings. It presents descriptive statistics summarizing the key variables and explores the relationships between leadership styles and employee commitment using appropriate statistical techniques. The chapter includes tables and figures to visually represent the data, allowing readers to understand the patterns and trends observed in the data. This section meticulously interprets the results in relation to the research questions and theoretical framework, laying a foundation for the discussion in the next chapter.
Chapter 5: Discussion: This chapter discusses the findings in relation to the existing literature and theoretical framework. It interprets the results in the context of the research objectives and highlights the key insights and implications of the study. The chapter examines the significance of the findings and their contribution to the understanding of leadership and employee commitment in public service organizations. It considers any limitations of the study and proposes directions for future research. The discussion connects the findings to practical implications for leadership development and organizational improvement within the context of the Yeka Sub City Administration and potentially broader implications for Ethiopian public service organizations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Leadership styles, employee commitment, public service organizations, Ethiopia, Yeka Sub City Administration, Addis Ababa, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the main topic of this thesis?
This thesis investigates the relationships between leadership styles and employee commitment within public service organizations in Ethiopia, specifically focusing on the Yeka Sub City Administration of Addis Ababa.
What are the key objectives of this research?
The study aims to understand the impact of different leadership approaches on employee commitment levels and identify potential areas for improvement in leadership practices within the specified context. It seeks to explore the relationship between various leadership styles and employee commitment, contributing to knowledge on leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
What leadership styles are examined in this study?
The research explores various leadership styles, including but not limited to transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership, and their impact on employee commitment within Ethiopian public service organizations.
What is the scope of the research?
The research focuses on the Yeka Sub City Administration of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. While the findings may offer insights applicable to broader contexts, the primary analysis is centered on this specific case study.
What research methodology is used?
The methodology employed is described in detail within Chapter 3. It includes a description of the research approach (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods), sampling techniques, data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires, interviews), and data analysis techniques. The choice of methodology is justified based on the research questions and objectives.
What are the key findings of the data analysis?
Chapter 4 presents the results of the data analysis, including descriptive statistics and the exploration of relationships between leadership styles and employee commitment using appropriate statistical techniques. The findings are presented using tables and figures and interpreted in relation to the research questions and theoretical framework.
How are the findings discussed and interpreted?
Chapter 5 discusses the findings in relation to the existing literature and theoretical framework. It interprets the results in the context of the research objectives, highlights key insights and implications, considers limitations, and proposes directions for future research. The discussion connects findings to practical implications for leadership development and organizational improvement.
What are the key themes explored in this research?
Key themes include leadership styles in Ethiopian public service organizations, employee commitment and its determinants, the relationship between leadership styles and employee commitment, implications for leadership development and organizational effectiveness, and a case study analysis of the Yeka Sub City Administration.
What is the structure of the thesis?
The thesis is structured into five chapters: Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Interpretation, and Discussion. Each chapter is summarized in the provided preview.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Keywords include: Leadership styles, employee commitment, public service organizations, Ethiopia, Yeka Sub City Administration, Addis Ababa, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement.
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- Tamrat Estifanos Madebo (Autor), 2016, Leadership Styles and Employees Commitment in Public Service Organizations in Ethiopia, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/535951
