Leadership analysis: An investigation of the relationships between leadership styles of the African immigrants' heads of the households and success of the African immigrants in the United States
by Okolo, Nicholas Ishimi, Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2010, 139 pages; 3398335

Abstract:

The purpose of this research was to ascertain if a link existed between leadership styles of the African immigrants' heads of the households and success of the African immigrants living in the United States. A quantitative survey research method was utilized. Moreover, the MLQ instrument was used in data collection from the African immigrants residing in the United States. The research findings indicated that the leadership styles of the African immigrants' heads of the households were predominantly transformational. The results also revealed that the members of the African immigrants' households were satisfied with the heads of the households' leadership styles, and viewed the heads of the households as effective leaders. The findings indicated that the longer the African immigrants stayed in the United States, the more they practiced certain transformational leadership competencies. These findings were consistent with the prior research findings on family-based leadership studies, which indicated that transformational leadership had contributed to the healthy family functioning, and to the positive family well-being. Since this research investigation was confined to a particular city in the United States, this researcher recommends further investigation of the African immigrants' leadership styles in other parts of the United States, to confirm the findings of this study. In conclusion, this study revealed that leadership talents or skills were no longer confined to a particular geographical location or to a particular community. Talented and skilled leaders could be found in different communities around the globe.

 
AdviserFrank DeCaro
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 71-04, p. , May 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsAfrican American studies; Black studies; Individual & family studies
Publication Number3398335
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