Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to develop a theoretical framework of sustainable leadership model which could be applied to assess Higher education academic and administrative staff perception and level of endorsement of significant leadership behaviours at Higher Education industry. Leadership sustainability is relatively a new trend which requires further examination. The sustainable leadership model comprises a set of leadership behaviours including visionary, team oriented and servant leadership. A theoretical model is established, clarifying the significance of selection of the abovementioned leadership behaviours. Planned Methodology, measurement, empirical testing and application of the theoretical model is investigated. A quantitative approach is employed to design a questionnaire survey to identify the appropriate conceptualisation of integrated leadership attributes and behaviour items. The competitive advantage of the theoretical model is characterised by the combination and integration of various characteristics and attributes of leadership and its relationship to leadership sustainability, a newly defined leadership dimension in the context of higher education. The model argues the significance of the abovementioned leadership dimensions in Higher Education industry, particularly among rectors, faculty deans, vice dean and heads of departments. Cronbach alpha Reliability test shows very strong internal consistency and significance. Higher Education industry is investigated in this research study selecting a convenience sample from Higher Education institutions. Descriptive analysis shows high level of endorsement of perceived leadership dimensions among academic and administrative staff. The regression analysis shows strong and positive significance of servant leadership on perceived sustainability leadership in higher education. The research paper emphasizes the significance of leadership dimensions including vision, influence, team building, and service in higher education industry in Private and Public universities.
Highlights
Leadership in Higher Education is a significant area of research that requires further investigation
The purpose of this research paper is to develop a model of sustainable leadership behaviours and attributes to be applied in higher education measuring academic and administrative staff perception of Sustainable Leadership in Higher Education in Syria
The research suggests a theoretical framework investigating the impact of perceived outstanding leadership behaviours on leadership sustainability in Higher Education in Syria
Summary
Leadership in Higher Education is a significant area of research that requires further investigation. There is no significant research about leadership in higher education in Syria. The need for awareness and knowledge of effective managerial leadership behaviours which enhances successful visions and missions for Higher education institutions, effective communication and team building for academic and administrative managers, has become an increasingly important discipline in organisational pure as well as practical research. The concept of sustainable leadership is contemporary as few research is developed in the field of sustainable leadership. The purpose of this research paper is to develop a model of sustainable leadership behaviours and attributes to be applied in higher education measuring academic and administrative staff perception of Sustainable Leadership in Higher Education in Syria.
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