| Abstract: | The objective of this study is to assess the effect of Democratic Leadership practices on
organizational performance in Lideta Sub-city in Addis Ababa. To achieve this objective, the
researcher adopted explanatory type of research, by examining the primary data, with random
sampling technique using Taro Yamane formula with this seven variables Decision making,
Open communication, Distributions of Authority, Staff opinion, Empowering, Offering guiding
and counseling and Organizational Performance. 135 questionnaires were distributed to
different level of leaders which has direct involvement in composed of 39 office heads, 68
work process coordinators and 28 team leaders. All questionnaires were collected, the
results recorded, transcribed and entered into the quantitative research software, SPSS version
20. The responses were expressed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages,
mean and standard deviation, ANOVA, regression Coefficient in terms of collinearity Statices
and correlation. Structured interview was made and the secondary data that are already
available. The finding revealed that democratic leadership style was dominant in the study
area.the researcher recommended that public sector organizations leaders need to apply
appropriate leadership style, prepare short, medium and long plan to training and public
sector organizations leaders carefully implement leadership development strategies to be
effective in leadership. Besides alternative methods need to be sought through rigorous
research. |
