Wasihum Mohammed (PhD)Kaleb Haddis2024-02-232024-02-232022-06https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/1986This study was conducted with the purpose of examining the factors of effective leadership in manufacturing micro enterprises in Lemi Kura district with respect to the generalized perspective of leadership. The research uses experimental reasoning research design with quantitative research approach to highlight relationships. Using Cochran’s large population sampling technique from the target population of leaders and followers in the manufacturing MSE, the researcher sampled 385 Primary data through questionnaires. Using SPSS software version 26, demographic, means and standard deviations, correlational and regression analysis were conducted. The results indicated that not only did Strategic management, people management and self-management have positive association with effective leadership but also positively affect effective leadership. The research also highlighted that people management played a greater role in affecting effective leadership positively. Accordingly, the researcher suggests attention to this generalized approach to leadership, particularly to people management factor for leaders, for a comprehensive leadership assessment and improvement. Furthermore, additional research in to this topic and leadership training for MSE members and case officers will likely reduce the failure rate of the MSE. Keywords: Effective Leadership, People management, Self -management, strategic management, MSEen-USThesis