Abstract
This research develops a theoretical model of sustainable leadership, organizational trust and satisfaction at work in higher education environment in Syria. The model assesses staff perception of outstanding leadership behaviors and examines its relationship with perceived organizational trust in the field of higher education institutions in Syria. This research examines a conceptual framework identifying outstanding leadership styles and behaviors which are associated with sustainable leadership, organisational trust identified by members’ trust in their coworkers, and job satisfaction at an institutional level. The research methodology applied in this research develops a quantitative approach through application of questionnaire survey. To measure the dimensionality of scale factors an exploratory factor analysis is conducted. Reliability analysis is performed, Cronbach alpha test indicates that the research scales are internally consistent. The sample of the study employed a convenience sample from higher education institutions. The managerial implication of the research study recommends application and adoption of sustainable leadership behaviors among functional, mid and senior levels of managers and academics in management positions in higher education institutions. The limitation of research is mainly indicated in the sample size and measurement scales of sustainable leadership, organizational trust and job satisfaction.
Highlights
Sustainable leadership aspects in higher education institution is becoming a very actual research topic of investigation that requires comprehensive examination
The research study develops specific leadership behaviors which are defined as sustainable leadership behaviors
The research study emphasizes that behaviors and abilities including the state of being visionary, communicative, collaborative, team oriented, inspirational and ethical are strongly advised to be practiced, fostered and adapted among managers and educational leaders in higher education environment
Summary
Sustainable leadership aspects in higher education institution is becoming a very actual research topic of investigation that requires comprehensive examination. The need for institution leaders is increasingly growing in higher education environment which is Business, Management and Education, 2017, 15(1): 14–27 becoming transnational, global, virtual, and boundary-less. The prevalent organisational settings in higher education institutions in Syria could be strongly associated with bureaucratic approaches which enforce uniformity, accountability and Machiavellian style of management. The predominant styles of management overlook contemporary behavioral management approaches which would tend to emphasize teambuilding, people empowerment, collaboration and emphasis on outstanding performance. The need for establishing a model of leadership behaviors and styles exercised on institutional levels becomes evident. There is requirement for contemporary management and leadership styles which could sustain time, place, geography, and the environment becomes evident
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