Staff Perception toward Ethical Leadership at the Ministry of National Defense Training Main Department Joint Military Staff College of Mekelle
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2015-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main objective of the study was to assess and show the direction about the practice of ethical
leadership in JMSC. The research design applied in the study was a descriptive survey. Data for
the study was collected from a total of 181 respondents. The instruments of data collection were
questionnaire and interviews. All the data gathered through these instruments were analyzed
along with the specific objectives and research questions of the study. The quantitative data were
analyzed and interpreted using mean values, standard deviation, frequencies and ANOVA. The
qualitative data were analyzed and interpreted across the themes. The findings provided key
elements of the practices of ethical leadership expected from the college that showed the future
direction. It is widely acknowledged that ethical leadership is at great importance to MHEIs
leaders. In vivid way, the perception and attitude of staff towards ethical leadership in JMSC
was negative and leaders were not concerned cooperatively with staff. The result of the study
generally revealed that the critical need of changing the negative perception and attitudes of
staff, create good communication and conducive atmosphere between ethical leadership of
JMSC and staff members, maximize the accountability of leaders, and the strivings of ethical
leadership to formulate equal opportunities. Eventually, the findings and recommendations of
the study is used to create smooth relationship among employees and show future direction. The
study advances the mutual relationship between ethical leadership of JMSC and the member
staff of the college, progresses and action of honesty and willingness to perform the tasks
cooperatively. This research calls for priority to be given to the encouragement and development
of ethical leadership.
Key Words: Ethical Leadership, Practice.
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Ethical Leadership, Practice