Ethical leadership in the eyes of teachers: A comparative study of selected private and government secondary schools in Addis Ababa
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2019-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to determine the nature and level of ethical leadership as
perceived by teachers in a sample of private and government secondary schools in Addis
Ababa. The purpose was also to determine the role of dimensions of ethical leadership and
teacher and school factors in explaining ethical leadership. A descriptive survey research
design was adopted as it suitably describes data and characteristics about the population of
interest and construct of ethical leadership being studied. The study was also
correlational/explanatory because it sought to see relationships among constructs of ethical
leadershipUsing a piloted valid and reliable ethical leadership scale and multiple
regression five constructs and school and treachery factors are used to predict ethical
leadership assessments and the role of the individual predictors such as the scale
dimensions and teacher factors ( age, gender, work experience and qualification) and
school factors ( school individuality and school ownership).Based on findings from 210
valid questionnaires the ethical leadership scores while in general positive were in
individual schools different at a level of statistical significance. The study further showed
there was a systematic difference based on ownership with school leaders in private
schools receiving more generous ratings.Besides demonstrating significant inter-factor
relationships the four factors of behavioral ethics, decision-making ethics, communication
ethics and climate ethics were important predictors of ethical leadership perceptions/The
study considered school and teacher factors ( gender, age, qualification and teaching
experience ) to find out their contribution but this was limited. Recommendations for
further research are indicated.
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Education