The Effect of Strategic Leadership on Organizational Competitiveness
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2023-06
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Addis Ababa University
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This research aimed to understand the relationship between strategic leadership and organizational competitiveness of selected commercial banks in Addis Ababa. The research approach used in this study is the mixed research approach. Descriptive and explanatory research design was applied in this study. Explanatory research design was used to examine the relationship between strategic leadership and organizational competitiveness. A total of 1987 employees of Amhara bank, Tsehay bank, Gadda bank, Ahadu bank, Sinqee bank and Tseday bank in Addis Ababa were considered as a study population, of which 333 sample respondents were selected. The proportionate stratified sampling technique was adopted to choose the sample respondents form the sampling frame. Primary data were collected from study participants through self administered questionnaire and interview. In this case, both inferential and descriptive statistics were adopted to analyze the data using SPSS application software. The results of findings indicated that strategic leadership dimensions namely human capital development, strategic intent and vision articulation, strategic and ownership tendency had a positive and significant effect on organizational competitiveness while innovation has a significant negative effect on organizational competitiveness. Specifically, among them, human capital development the highest effect followed by strategic ownership tendency and strategic intent and vision articulation .Finally, based on the finds of the study, the banks are recommended to high emphasis on human capital development by attracting, recruiting and maintaining human resources taking factors such as the availability of skilled and experienced man power. futher more, the banks should insure that the input all employees are considered while formulating strategy and managers should be attentive regarding employees concerns and needs. in addition clear as well as realistic mission and vision statement should be in place and also should be communicated to all employees