The Effect of Leadership Style on Organizational Change Management: The Case of International Maarif Schools of Ethiopia Addis Ababa Branch
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2023-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of leadership style on organizational change management at the Maarif International School, Addis Ababa Branch. The scope of the study is limited due to time constraints and other relevant factors limiting its establishment in Addis Ababa. There are two main variations of this study: independent and dependent variables. The independent variable is the difference in leadership styles. The dependent variable, on the other hand, is change management. A quantitative and qualitative research approach was used in this study as a descriptive and explanatory study design. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. Secondary data were collected from the organization’s previous documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using the Social Science Statistical Package (SPSS) software version 20 and manual. In addition, we use descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and multiple regression analysis to examine the proposed relationship. The total target population was 128. Use the intire population to collect data collected through the questionnaire for further analysis. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis, and data from questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS version 20. The relationship between the independent variables (transformative, transactional, authoritarian, laissez-faire leadership style) and the dependent variable (change management) was determined using regression analysis, with descriptive statistics to support it. Used. Research has found that the school employs different leadership styles to achieve its transformational goals. The regression results showed that R2 = 0.793. This means that 79.3.0% of the change in the dependent variable is explained by the independent variables. The study found that transactional leadership styles had the most positive and significant effect on change management, followed by democratic leadership styles. However, based on data collected through interviews and focused group discussions, transactional leadership styles had a significant impact on change management. In addition, the study found that laissez-faire, transformational, and autocratic leadership styles had a positive but modest impact on change management. Based on qualitative data, transactional leadership is more important for change management at the International Maarif School's Addis Ababa branch, and the study recommends using this leadership style for the school's success.
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Leadership, Leadership styles