Assessment of Exemplary Leadership Practices in Different Government Offices in Nekemte Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract

The study was aimed at to assess an exemplary leadership practices in different government Offices in Nekemte town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia in light of five kouzes and posners leadership practices model and provide constructive suggestions. The study employed descriptive approach.  Primary data was obtained from 120 position holders/leaders/ of different government Offices in Nekemte town those who participated on offered leadership and capacity building training for two days (May 3-4, 2017) which was organized by training and development center in collaboration with corporate communication directorate office of Wollega University to acquire first-hand information of the situation under the study and draw valid conclusion. As a result of data analysis and the findings of the study, position holders/leaders/ of different government Offices in Nekemte town moderately Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. The researcher would like to offer recommendations for Oromia Regional State Bureau to plan and invest resources in transformational leadership development of all managers and leadership team members in zonal levels of the region which affects productivity in all angles. Lastly, five models of transformational leadership practices will be suggested for all position holders/leaders/ of different government Offices to implement and become productive leader for Organizational success and good governance.

Keywords: Exemplary leadership practices, government Offices, Nekemte town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/11-25-03

Publication date:September 30^th 2019