The Role of Leadership Styles on Project Success: A case Study of Addis Ababa Abattoir Enterprise
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2025-09
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Addis Ababa University
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This research aims to provide practical and theoretical insights into how leadership behavior shapes project execution in complex industrial environments .Employing a mixed-methods research design, the study integrates quantitative survey data with qualitative insights from interviews. The data was analyzed using SSPS. The finding shows the relationships between leadership styles and project performance metrics such as schedule adherence, budget compliance, team cohesion, and customer satisfaction. Qualitative data further enriches the analysis by highlighting contextual factors such as cultural expectations, generational diversity, and the organizational climate that mediate the leadership-performance link. Key findings indicate that transformational leadership, characterized by vision, inspiration, and individualized support, is strongly associated with improved project outcomes and higher employee morale. Conversely, passive or overly rigid leadership styles tend to exacerbate existing operational inefficiencies. The conclusions offer actionable recommendations for enhancing leadership effectiveness within the abattoir enterprise and similar institutions. These include targeted leadership training, inclusive decision-making practices, and the development of flexible leadership frameworks. Beyond its practical relevance, the study contributes to the broader academic discourse on leadership and project management by contextualizing theoretical models within an industry that is underrepresented in empirical research. It further serves as a case study that could inform policy development and capacity-building efforts across Ethiopia and other emerging markets.
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Leadership styles, project success, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, laissez-faire, Addis Ababa Abattoir Enterprise