The Effect of Leadership Behavior on Employee Job Satisfaction: In The Case of Ethio-pian Road Authority Employees, Head Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of leadership behavior on employee job satisfaction at the Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) headquarters, based on path-goal leadership theory. Using an explanatory research design and a quantitative approach, the researchers collected primary data through structured questionnaires and secondary data from previous studies, journals, and books. A stratified random sampling method was employed to survey 254 professional employees across 22 directorates at the Addis Ababa headquarters. The data was analyzed using SPSS software, including descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that achievement-oriented leadership behavior had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, while participative and directive behaviors did not significantly impact job satisfaction. Supportive leadership was the most dominant behavior observed, but achievement-oriented leadership was found to contribute more to job satisfaction. The researcher recommends that the company should focus on practicing achievement-oriented leadership, which has a significant positive effect on employee job satisfaction. The company should also regularly conduct job satisfaction surveys and take corrective actions to address areas needing improvement.