Comparative Study of Transformational Leadership Practices Between Government and Private Universities in Addis Ababa City
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2014-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The study examined the presence and the degree of practical implementation of
transformational leadership and its challenges as observed in government and private
universities in Addis Ababa city. The researcher used a cross-sectional survey research design
and a quantitative study methodology as well as questionnaire as data collection instruments.
The study used a combination of purposive, stratified and simple random sampling techniques
as associates to obtain tangible information related to the research problem. From a total 2359
instructors and 102 leaders/administrative staff members in Addis Ababa, St. Mary’s and unity
universities 190 respondents participated in this study. There were a total sample of 190 full-
time employees, 48 leaders and 142 instructors, who participated in this study from various
departments and positions of Addis Ababa University and two private universities within Addis
Ababa city. The study employed quantitative research methodology. Data was collected
through questionnaire method which its reliability was tested with pilot test has a reliability
value of Alpha 0.86. and analyzed A total number of 332 questionnaires, 190 MLQ for leaders
and subordinates of both universities and 142 questionnaires for organizational performance
towards transformational leadership practices only for subordinates from both universities
was administered, from 190 MLQ, 48 were goes to leaders and 142 to subordinates, while 142
organizational performance questionnaires were goes only to subordinates of the two
universities. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical
methods and findings are logically interpreted and documented to answer the three basic and
specific research questions from transformational leadership perspectives. This analysis has
reflected several perspectives of respondents on a variety of topics related to practices and
challenges of transformational leadership. Finally, conclusion is provided based on findings.
The final result shows that transformational leadership behaviors is practiced both in
government (Addis Ababa university) and private (St. Mary’s and Unity universities), however
the results of the descriptive statistics shows that the transformational leadership practice
were slightly better in Addis Ababa university than St. Mary’s and Unity universities.
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Comparative Study of Transformational, Leadership Practices Between