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Conceptual Framework
Leadership style is defined as a process of
interaction between leaders and followers in
which a leader attempts to influence followers
in order to achieve a common goal.
Full Range Leadership Model denotes three
typologies of leadership behavior:
1. Transformational
2. Transactional
3. Laissez-Faire leadership
Transformational Leadership
comprise five factors:
is
theorized
to
2. Sampling Techniques
The target population of the study includes
both leaders and subordinates who are working
in Defense University.
There are five different colleges, because of
different programs offered, all five colleges are
deliberately selected for this study.
A stratified random sampling technique was
applied so as to obtain a representative sample
of respondents This technique is preferred
because there are several departments in each
college of the University.
4. Data Sources
Both primary and secondary source of data were
considered
1. Primary data=data prepared by individuals who was
participant in or direct witness to the events.(
Questionnaires)
This research is empirical( practical or experimental) in
nature. Because of this, primary data was collected to
address research questions.
2. Secondary data=it is used to supplement data obtained
from primary data source.
Major Findings,
1. The mean score for transformational leadership
subscale were less than Bass and Avolios
suggestion. Which is less than 3. Leaders were not
displaying the ideal level of transformational
leadership behaviors like
Instilling pride
Inspiring a shared vision
Talking optimistically
Encouraging creativity
Placing much important In coaching and training
Building commitment
Increasing motivation
Clarification of goals,
Exchange of rewards for meeting agreed-on objectives,
Monitoring deviance and taking corrective action quickly
Conclusions
1. Leaders did not demonstrate the ideal level of
transformational leadership behaviors at
Defense University. From this, it is possible to
conclude that in Defense University effective
transformational leadership behaviors are not
practiced.
2. On the other hand, leaders demonstrated
greater level of transactional and laissez-faire
leadership behavior at Defense University.
Therefore, it can be concluded that in Defense
University transactional and laissez-faire
leadership behaviors are being practiced.
In General
It can be concluded that transformational
leadership and transactional leadership
behaviors play an important role in
developing and improving affective,
continuance and normative commitment
than the laissez-faire leadership style at
Defense University.
Recommendations
1. Leaders were not displaying ideal level of
transformational leadership behaviors,
it is imperative that Defense University
prepare
and
implement
leadership
development program so as to provide
knowledge
and
awareness
about
transformational leadership behaviors.
The University needs to set different leadership
development initiatives to improve the leaders
present ability and prepare them for highest
level of transformational leadership behaviors.
Generally,
Acknowledgement
1. Dr. Befekadu Zeleke
2. Commandants and Staff members of
Staff and command college
Defense Engineering college
Defese health science college
Maj.Gen.Hayelom Araya Military Acadamy
Maj. Gen. Mulugeta Bulli TVET college
3. Defense Human Resource Management Main
Department
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sister
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