The Role of Leadership Style on Organizational Development. A Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
dc.contributor.advisor | Solomon Markos, (PhD) | |
dc.contributor.author | Azmera Bolled | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-30T10:12:20Z | |
dc.date.available | 2025-07-30T10:12:20Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-01 | |
dc.description.abstract | This study explores the role of leadership style on organizational development, with a focus on the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE). It examines three leadership styles bureaucratic, ethical, and transformational and their respective influences on the bank's growth and sustainability. Data was gathered from 262 employees, including team leaders, managers, and directors, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression models. The findings reveal that bureaucratic leadership has the most significant positive impact, providing stability and operational efficiency essential for a large, regulated organization like CBE. Ethical leadership also emerged as a crucial factor, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability, which enhances both internal morale and external reputation. Transformational leadership, while positively contributing to organizational development, exhibited a more moderate impact, primarily effective when complemented by robust bureaucratic frameworks. The study underscores the necessity of a balanced leadership approach that integrates the stability of bureaucratic leadership, the ethical foundation of ethical leadership, and the innovative drive of transformational leadership. Practical implications for the Ethiopian banking sector include the development of leadership programs that prioritize ethical behavior, operational control, and strategic innovation. The research highlights the importance of fostering a collaborative and adaptive leadership culture to navigate the rapidly changing banking environment. Recommendations advocate for continuous leadership development and the integration of diverse leadership styles to sustain long-term growth. Future studies should inquire into the contextual factors influencing leadership effectiveness and consider longitudinal approaches to evaluate the lasting impact of these leadership styles on organizational developement. Keywords: Leadership styles, Organizational development, Bureaucratic leadership, Ethical leadership, Transformational leadership, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/5823 | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
dc.title | The Role of Leadership Style on Organizational Development. A Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia | |
dc.type | Thesis |