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    The Influence of Ledership Behaviour on Employee Commitment in The Case of Awash Bank
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-10) Mengsteab Tadesse; Abraraw Chane(PhD)
    The main purpose of this study was to examine the influence of leadership behaviors on employee commitment in case of Awash Bank, among selected branch in East Addis Ababa region. the study was guide by the main research objectives, how leadership behavior influence employee commitment. The study utilized path goal leadership theory and concentrated on four leadership behaviors: directive, participative, supportive, and achievement-oriented. These behaviors were examined in relation to employee commitment in Awash Bank. The use of a descriptive study approach helped to adapt and generalize the population findings. The target population was make up of clerical staffs of Awash bank East Addis Ababa region. The study used Yamane1964 to select individual respondent. Primary data was collect using questionnaires and analyze by using the statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 26. The results were presented with a brief summary using tables and figures. Data was providing by using percentages, means, standard deviations and summary. Multiple regression analysis was use to link the relationship between the leadership behavior and employee commitment. The results of this study showed that employee commitment of Awash Bank is positively and significantly influenced by all forms of leadership behavior. However, the study also suggests that directive leader behavior is presently the most predominant type of behavior. Consequently, the researcher issued on the following advice. The organization ought to apply directive, participative, supportive and achievement oriented leadership behaviors as they have significant influence on employee commitment. Additionally, the bank should periodically survey employees on their commitment. Keywords: leadership behavior, employee commitment, Awash bank