Correlations between Leadership Styles and SelfEsteem of Employees: A Case of Technical Colleges in Arusha City, Tanzania

Baraka Manjale Ngussa University of Arusha, Tanzania ngussathe5th@gmail.com
Siriviana Mengo National Council for Technical Education, Arusha, Tanzania mengo@nacte.go.tz

ABSTRACT: This study investigated on correlations between leadership styles and employees‟ selfesteem among colleges in Arusha City. It employed Descriptive Correlational research design with a quantitative approach whereby a total of 125 respondents filled the questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test and Pearson product Moment Correlational Coefficient. The findings revealed that the overall level of employees‟ self-esteem was high. There was a significant positive correlation between transformational leadership style and employees‟ self-esteem. Moreover, the findings showed no significant relationship between self esteem and such leadership styles as autocratic, laissez faire and democratic. The study therefore, recommended that College Principals should use transformational leadership in their colleges in most situations in order to increase employees‟ self-esteem.