Middle Level Managers’ Quality of Leadership and Good Governance, and Organizational Performance of Wolaita Sodo University

摘要

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between middle level managers’ quality of leadership and good governance, and organization performance of Wolaita Sodo University. The study employed descriptive survey method and used quantitative approach. College/school Deans, Department heads and Coordinators were source of data. Using availability sampling technique, 61 middle level managers in the university were included in the study. Accordingly, IQAP-Self instrument and demographic variables survey questionnaires were employed to collect data. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of this study showed that all subscales of a goal statement that identifies a desired organization performance have significant correlation with one another. Finally, the researchers recommended that the university officials should identify whether there are skilled purchasing specialists, system?exists?to?collect?feedback?from?all?stakeholders, establishes a reporting and evaluation system to check the effectiveness and efficiency of purchasing activities, takes?immediate?measures?when?inconsistencies happen in purchasing of materials, avails sufficient properties in safety stocks to run activities without problems and system exists to check whether or not properties are registered, placed and distributed in a proper and safe manner in order to ensure efficient purchasing and implements systematic procedures to ensure efficient property management and accountability.