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Abstract:
The study assessed the leadership behavior of the managers of selected multi-purpose cooperatives in the provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Philippines that explained their managerial philosophy, values and needs, also their strengths and preferences of their leadership style. It involved218 personnel of multi-purpose cooperatives who were selected using stratified proportional random sampling out of 726 population of personnel from 30 multi-purpose cooperatives for fiscal year 2016. Data gathered from these cooperatives using survey questionnaire were analyzed using various tools such as frequency and percentage distribution and weighted mean. The study revealed that the personnel were young, female dominated, married, new in the service and college degree holder. The managers employed directive, supportive, achievement-oriented and participative leadership behavior. The study recommended additional trainings and seminars on democratic process, concept of authoritarian and delegative leadership style must be considered for managers of the multi-purpose cooperatives. It also recommended investigations of similar nature in other lines of businesses and in other forms of business organizations are highly encouraged in order to contribute to the total picture of extensive role leadership behavior to the success of any business organization including other similar studies with more emphasis on the leadership styles and performance of managers.
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