INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MANAGER’S ATTITUDE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SUBORDINATES: A STUDY FOR COMPARISON BETWEEN BOSS AND A LEADER

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Volume 12 Issue 1 2016

Author(s):

Syed Waleed Warsi
Institute of Business & Technology, Karachi.
waleed.warsi@ibt.edu.pk

Ghulam Mustafa
Institute of Business & Technology, Karachi.
iu.gmshaikh@gmail.com

Saeed Ahmed
Institute of Business & Technology, Karachi.
saeedgaad@gmail.com

Abstract This study examines the perception of the subordinates about their Bosses. The objective of this research is to test whether the Boss is always right in respect of his or her behavior, attitude, dealing with subordinates, and ethical considerations. A well-designed questionnaire based on the Licker scale has been used to conduct a comprehensive from professionals from various companies in Pakistan including Banking, Financial Firms, and Manufacturing Companies. The study considers the applications of OLS estimation and descriptive analysis for empirical evidence. The findings of this study suggest that a Manager as a Leader has a positive and supportive role in organizational success. The respondent has agreed that their Manager as Leader behaves with a positive attitude, fulfills ethical consideration, and makes judgment impartially. The respondents believe that their Manager as Leader usually responds to them with a positive and supportive attitude which helps them in achieving their objectives. The respondents show their consent that the behavior of their Manager as Leader is impartial and unbiased during conflict resolution and submission of recommendation for evaluation. Further, it also has been concluded that Manager as Leaders prefers organizational objectives over their objectives, and their Manager as Leaders do not force them to do any unethical deed to benefit them. Lastly, the Manager as Leader also appreciates the innovative ideas of the subordinates. Practical Implication: This study suggests that the performance of the employee can be increased via the leadership attitude of the manager, whereas, the employees are not satisfied with the traditional or boss-type attitude of a manager. This study recommends a supportive leadership style for the managers.
Keywords Boss, Supervisor, Leader
Year 2016
Volume 12
Issue 1
Type Full Length Paper
Recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, HEC
Category "Y"
Journal Name IBT Journal of Business Studies
Publisher Name ILMA University
Jel Classification -
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.46745/ilma.jbs.2016.12.01.21
ISSN no (E, Electronic) 2409-6520
ISSN no (P, Print) 2416-8393
Country Pakistan
City Karachi
Institution Type University
Journal Type Open Access
Manuscript Processing Blind Peer Reviewed
Format PDF
Paper Link http://ibtjbs.ilmauniversity.edu.pk/journal/jbs/12.1/21.pdf
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