The Effect Of Leadership Practices On Organizational Performance: In Case Of Garad Metal Engineering Plc. Holeta Town, Oromia, Ethiopia

Abstract

Leadership is the process of inspiring, to others to work hard for achievement of organizational objectives. And it’s vital for making cooperation, integration, working environment suitable to the work force. The major objective of this study is to determine the leadership practice and organizational performance in Garad Metal Engineering Plc. Oromia, Ethiopia. This study used both descriptive and explanatory research designs. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to analyze the data collected. The sampling methods under this study were Purposive and stratified sampling techniques. Survey questionnaires were distributed to the sample respondents. Out of a total number of 169 employees in the organization, 119 respondents were got questionnaires’. The finding of the study reveals that the democratic leadership practice is exists in the survey area having a positive effect and is helpful for the consistency of theorganizational performance.The autocratic leadership practicehaving a negative effect and is hinderingthe organizational operation where the laissez-faire were not significant to the improvement of the organization at all.Finally, The researcher recommend that,it is mandatory to fostering the democratic leadership in the organization and training the leadership team, developing them through different leadership concepts for better achievement of organizational objective