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

Syed Waleed Warsi (), Ghulam Mustafa () and Saeed Ahmed ()
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Syed Waleed Warsi: Institute of Business & Technology, Karachi
Saeed Ahmed: Institute of Business & Technology, Karachi

IBT Journal of Business Studies (JBS), 2016, vol. 12, issue 1, 360-370

Abstract: Purpose 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.Methodology A well designed questionnaire based on Licker scale has been used to conduct a comprehensive from the 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 evidences.Findings The findings of this study suggest that Manager as Leader has positive and supportive role in organizational success.The respondent has agreed that their Manager as Leader behaves with positive attitude, fulfill ethical consideration and makes judgment impartially.The respondents Believe that their Manager as Leader usually response to them with positive and supportive attitude which help them in achieving their objectives.The respondents show their consent that 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 Leader prefer organizational objectives over their personal objectives and their Manager as Leader 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 performance of employee can be increased via leadership attitude of manager, whereas, the employees are not satisfied with traditional or boss type attitude of a manager.This study recommends a supportive leadership style for the managers.

Keywords: Boss; Supervisor; Leader (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.46745/ilma.ibtjbs.2016.121.21

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