The Effect of Female Leadership Styles on Employee Engagement: The Case of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa-Ethiopia
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The study aimed to examine the effect of leadership styles of female leaders on employees’engagement in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa-Ethiopia (CCBA-Ethiopia). The study used an
explanatory research design through a survey questionnaire, utilizing a quantitative approach toanalyze the effect of female leaders’ leadership styles on employee engagement. Primary data
was collected from 167 permanent staff members of CCBA- Ethiopia working in Addis Ababa.Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were used to test the
relationships between leadership styles (democratic, transformational, transactional, andlaissez-Faire leadership styles.), and employee engagement. The study found that democratic
and transformational leadership styles exhibited by female leaders has significant positive effectson employee engagement. In contrast, transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles did notsignificantly impact engagement levels. These results underscore the importance of leadershipapproaches that prioritize inclusivity, empowerment, and visionary leadership in fostering a
highly engaged workforce. Based on the findings, several recommendations were proposed toenhance leadership practices and promote employee engagement within CCBA-Ethiopia,
including embracing democratic and transformational leadership styles, implementingperformance- based reward systems, and fostering intellectual, social, and affective engagement.
Key Words: Leadership Styles, Female Leaders, Employee Engagement