A Survey of Attitude Towards Decision Making in Choosing the Country Leaders for Sustainable Development
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The objective of this research was to study attitude towards decision making in choosing the country leaders. This research used accidental sampling. Data collection was done by doing the electronic data collection survey (online) with 402 people. The research result showed the highest level of agreement in the leaders’ analytical thinking, leaders’ characteristics and behaviors, leader's strategic planning and demographics and personality qualifications of the leaders. The respondents expected the leaders with analytical thinking must be good listeners, knowledgeable, visionary, virtuous and disciplined. They believed that leaders’ characteristics and behaviors that the leaders should be a good listener, responsible, able to use discretion in making decisions, not abusing power. When it comes to leader's strategic planning they expected the leaders be ready to learn, make the right decision, being foresighted and having team management skills. The respondents also believed that the level of education of the leaders could affect their administrative abilities. The respondents showed a moderate level of agreement that the older leader could be a better leader. The sample group showed a low level of agreement that males were better leaders than females. The results of the research are expected to contribute to effective leadership for sustainable development in society.
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