EFFECT OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP STYLE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AMONG UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES IN ETHIOPIA
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https://doi.org/10.61421/IJSSMER.2024.2204Keywords:
Servant Leadership, Organizational Performance, University, AdministrationAbstract
This study examines the effect of servant leadership style on organizational performance among employees of Bule Hora University administration, Ethiopia. The research applies explanatory research design and follows a quantitative research approach. The target population for this study consists of all employees within the administration department of Bule Hora University. The sample size includes 361 participants who were selected using random sampling method. Data was collected through structured surveys that assessed servant leadership behaviors and organizational performance indicators. The data analysis conducted in this study includes regression analysis to determine the relationship between servant leadership dimensions and organizational performance. The findings indicate significant and positive effects of servant leadership on organizational performance among Bule Hora University administration employees. Future research should consider expanding the scope to include other universities and organizations, as well as incorporating qualitative methods to gain deeper insights into the experiences and perceptions of employees.
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