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An Assessment on the Impact of Leadership Self-Efficacy on Directive Leadership Behavior in Nigeria Commercial Banks

Shehu Inuwa Galoji

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to assess the impact of leadership self-efficacy on directive leadership behavior in organizations. The study utilizes the self-efficacy theory as theoretical underpinning. The study uses a quantitative method of data collection with the use of questionnaire. 1000 questionaires were administered on branch managers of some commercial Banks. 457 questionnaires were considered for the analysis. In this study, several statistical methods were used to analyze the data collected. The component factor analysis, reliability test of the measurements and multiple regression analysis were conducted in the study. The study is significant to the self-efficacy theory. Furthermore, the development of hypothesis is also one of the significance of this study

Keywords

Leadership Self-efficacyDirective Leadership Behavior

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