Leadership competencies of middle managers at Palestinian media enterprises and its impact on employees' job performance : case study : al-Aqsa satellite TV channel

Other Title(s)

الكفاءات القيادية لدى مدراء الإدارة الوسطى في مؤسسات الإعلام الفلسطينية و أثرها على الأداء الوظيفي للعاملين : دراسة حالة : فضائية الأقصى

Dissertant

Zaqqut, Isam Muhammad Abd Allah

Thesis advisor

al-Habel, Wasim Ismail

Comitee Members

Thabit, Wail Muhammad
Abu al-Rus, Sami Ali

University

Islamic University

Faculty

Faculty of Commerce

Department

Department of Business Administration

University Country

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

Degree

Master

Degree Date

2016

English Abstract

This research aims to investigate the reality of middle managers' leadership competencies and its impact on employees' job performance at al-Aqsa Satellite TV Channel in the Gaza Strip.

A number of (288) questionnaires were distributed to all employees at the channel; they are (288) employees working in different departments.

A total of (181) valid questionnaires were collected with a response rate of (62.84%).

The 1998 Leadership Competency Model was used, translated and modified to serve the purpose of this research.

As a result, a questionnaire consisting of (57) items was structured and distributed on study population.

The research used the analytical descriptive approach.

Research findings revealed a strongly positive correlation (81.1%) between leadership competencies and employees' job performance.

The findings revealed that the middle managers at al-Aqsa Satellite TV Channel have a medium capacity (62.54%) of leadership competencies.

Likewise, the research findings proved that the 1998 Leadership Competency Model is applicable to the Palestinian media context with a modification.

The findings indicated that employees' job performance was affected by three major competency categories, which are: Building Coalitions/ Communications, Business Acumen and Leading Change.

More specifically, the results showed that 'Building Coalition and Communications' has been the most remarkable competency to affect the employees' job performance.

The findings proved also that there are significant differences in respondents' answers toward the reality of leadership competencies and its impact on employees' job performance due to personal characteristics, age and job title.

The main recommendations of this research are as follows: First, middle managers at Palestinian media enterprises need to be aware of the importance of leadership competencies and its role in enhancing individual and organizational performance.

Second, it is imperative for present and potential middle managers to assess their current leadership proficiency level with respect to the five competencies identified in this research and actively acquire knowledge and skills through appropriate training and development interventions.

Third, leadership competencies of Building Coalitions/Communications, Business Acumen, and Leading Change should be taken into account when setting up future job performance development plans.

Main Subjects

Business Administration

No. of Pages

156

Table of Contents

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Language

English

Data Type

Arab Theses

Record ID

BIM-727331