The Effect of Leadership Style on Organizational Culture: The Case Study of Bank of Abyssinia West Addis District

dc.contributor.advisorWorku Mekonnen (PhD)
dc.contributor.authorTigist Getu
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-09T08:04:14Z
dc.date.available2025-08-09T08:04:14Z
dc.date.issued2024-09
dc.description.abstractThis study aims to assess the impact of various leadership styles (Transactional, Transformational, and Laissez-faire) on the organizational culture at the Bank of Abyssinia (BOA) West Addis District. Employing a descriptive and explanatory research design, data was collected using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) and analyzed using SPSS version 25. The study highlighted a balanced gender representation among respondents, with a slight malemajority, and a workforce that is relatively young and well-educated. Most employees have extensive experience, having served the bank for over four years. The results of correlation studyshowed that although there is a positive correlation between organizational culture and bothtransformational and transactional leadership styles, laissez-faire leadership had the strongestassociation. This high correlation suggests that Laissez-faire leadership significantly influencesorganizational culture, despite minimal leader intervention.The predominant leadership style identified was Laissez-faire, characterized by minimal involvement and a hands-off approach by leaders. Despite this, employees generally perceivedthe organizational culture positively across dimensions such as involvement, consistency, adaptability, and mission.The reliability of the study's findings is supported by a robust Cronbach's alpha score. Theseinsights emphasize the nuanced relationship between leadership styles and organizationalculture. The findings suggest a need for tailored leadership development programs that alignwith the unique cultural and operational dynamics of BOA West Addis District. Keywords: Transformational Leadership style, transactional leadership style, laissez-faire leadership style, organizational culture.
dc.identifier.urihttps://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/6297
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherAddis Ababa University
dc.titleThe Effect of Leadership Style on Organizational Culture: The Case Study of Bank of Abyssinia West Addis District
dc.typeThesis

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