Abstract
This study used Bolman and Deal’s framework to examine the leadership frames of a vice-chancellor in a private university in Malaysia. Qualitative methods comprised interviews with the vice-chancellor and six of his staff reporting directly to him, document analysis, and observations. Atlas.ti was used to code the leadership frames. Content analysis revealed that the vice-chancellor exhibited three frames, showing a multi-frame leadership style. It reflects the vice-chancellor implements an effective leadership style and a high level of cognitive ability, which is important for the organizational effectiveness.
Highlights
Leadership is an important topic of research in organizational studies
Use multiple frames is required where leaders adapt their styles to the context in which they are operating
There are numerous organizational theories, Bolman and Deal’s four-frame model of leadership is suitable for this study because of its prevalent use in educational research, research focused on higher education settings
Summary
Leadership is an important topic of research in organizational studies. Research on leadership has been multi-dimensional in nature where evaluation is made based on different perspectives (Bennis, 1995; Bolman & Deal, 1984; Covey, 1989; Kouzes & Posner, 2007; Sergiovanni, 1984). Hoy and Miskel (2001) defined leadership as the ability to support and enable a group of people to accomplish a common task.use multiple frames is required where leaders adapt their styles to the context in which they are operating.Leadership styles are approaches used by various leaders to guide people, and these vary according to the situation, leader, or task to be accomplished. Leadership is an important topic of research in organizational studies. Research on leadership has been multi-dimensional in nature where evaluation is made based on different perspectives (Bennis, 1995; Bolman & Deal, 1984; Covey, 1989; Kouzes & Posner, 2007; Sergiovanni, 1984). Hoy and Miskel (2001) defined leadership as the ability to support and enable a group of people to accomplish a common task. Leadership styles are approaches used by various leaders to guide people, and these vary according to the situation, leader, or task to be accomplished. There are numerous organizational theories, Bolman and Deal’s four-frame model of leadership is suitable for this study because of its prevalent use in educational research, research focused on higher education settings. The Importance of Studies in Leadership Styles
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