| Abstract: | The main objective of this study is to identify factors affecting women’s effectiveness in
leadership in some selected business organizations in Addis Ketema sub city. Quantitative
methods were employed to achieve the research objectives. The sets of respondents are men and
women employees working under the direct supervision of women managers, women leaders
who are working in senior management positions and managers who oversee managing women.
The study participants for quantitative analysis are: 201 (employees), 40 (women leaders) and
30 (managers) selected using systematic random sampling and purposive sampling technique.
Data from the quantitative survey were analysed by using frequency, percentages, mean,
standard deviation, correlation and Multiple Linear Regressions. The correlation analysis shows
that there was a strong and medium significant association among value & behavior of the
manager, support provided, valuing diversity, leadership quality, communication and
management skills. Multiple linear regression models are used to find out factors affecting
women’s effectiveness. Results from multiple regression with the overall sample variables result
from the employees, women leaders and managers revealed that: personal factor, lack of
support, cultural factor, organizational factor, social factor and work life have statistically
significant and positively affect women leaders effectiveness. Based upon the findings, the study
suggested that honesty and integrity, giving recognition and praise, encouraging employees to
work in diverse groups, problem solving and decision-making as necessary action to bring
significant change in women effectiveness in leadership positions. |
