The Practice and Challenges of Situational Leadership in Private High Schools of Addis Ababa
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2021-12
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to investigate the actual practice and challenges of
situational leadership in private high schools of Addis Ababa. Specifically, the study examined
the leadership exercise in the private high school leadership practices; attempted to identify the
challenges faced by private high school leaders and provided possible alternative solutions that
might help to control challenges and get better leadership practice. To this end, descriptive
research design was used. The research also mixed approach. The study used both primary and
secondary sources of data. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select sample
schools, school principal’s students and PTSA. In addition, random sampling technique was
used for student and teacher respondents. The data analysis and interpretation were carried out
by using STATA, percentage, standard deviation and grand mean values as deemed appropriate.
Accordingly, it was found out that the practice of situational leadership in private high school
was moderate and similar. The findings also indicated that the major challenges in the practice
of situational leadership in private high school are lack of trained, experienced and competent
human resource, employees’ resistance to change, frequent turnover of employees, lack of
incentives for employees, slow decision-making habit, increasing rate of rental buildings and
shortage of vehicles. On the basis of these findings the researcher provided such
recommendations as high schools leaders should engage in various income generating
endeavors involving different stakeholders such as parents, donors and non-government
organizations.
Key term: - Leadership practice, challenges situational leadership
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Leadership practice, challenges situational leadership