Authoritarian Leadership Research Articles

Harnessing Leadership Styles to Enhance the Effectiveness of Secondary School Dynamics in the Vhembe District

The study aimed to explore the relationship between leadership styles and their effectiveness in enhancing the culture of secondary schools in the Vhembe District, South Africa. The study aimed to identify how different leadership approaches impact educator performance, learner achievement, and overall school dynamics. It also sought to provide recommendations for fostering leadership practices that positively influence these domains. A qualitative research approach was used, using purposive sampling to select 20 participants with substantial experience and knowledge of leadership dynamics within secondary schools in the Vhembe East District. The study collected in-depth insights into the various leadership styles practised and their effects on the school environment through interviews and observations. Key findings revealed a variety of leadership styles, from democratic to authoritarian, and their differing impacts on educators and learners. While collaborative and culturally responsive leadership practices enhanced school culture and performance, inconsistent or overly authoritative leadership led to challenges such as low educator morale and poor learner outcomes. The power and influence theory and Leadership trait theory provided a framework for understanding the dynamics of power and the traits that contribute to effective leadership. The study indicated that enhancing collaborative leadership, promoting culturally responsive practices, and maintaining consistency in leadership approaches are crucial to improving leadership quality in secondary schools. These findings contribute to the scholarship by offering practical insights that can guide the development of leadership training programs and inform policy-making in educational leadership, ultimately aiming to cultivate positive and supportive school dynamics. Keywords: Leadership, Leadership Style, School Ecosystem, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Trait.

Teachers’ authoritarian leadership and students’ well-being: the role of emotional exhaustion and narcissism

BackgroundTeachers’ leadership styles have a significant impact on students’ academic performance, physical health and mental health. Authoritarian leadership, as a typical leadership style, is prevalent in the teacher community. The purpose of this study was to examine the mechanisms by which authoritarian leadership impacts students’ well-being. We also examined the mediating role of emotional exhaustion and the moderating role of narcissism.MethodsThis study is based on conservation of resources theory. We selected a sample of 369 students from a university in Sichuan province, collected data through two time points, and tested the data using SPSS 24.0 and AMOS 22.0.ResultsIt was found that teachers’ authoritarian leadership negatively impacted students’ well-being and that emotional exhaustion mediated the relationship between authoritarian leadership and well-being. Narcissism not only moderated the effect of authoritarian leadership on emotional exhaustion, but also moderated the mediation role of emotional exhaustion.ConclusionsOur findings enriched the research on authoritarian leadership and narcissism, and also had important practical implications for future teacher teaching in higher education.

Leader controlling behaviors and proactive behavior among police officers: perceived powerlessness mechanism

PurposeThis study explores how controlling leadership behaviors, such as authoritarian leadership and abusive supervision, affect police officers’ proactive behavior. Specifically, it examines how perceived powerlessness mediates the relationship between these leadership styles and officers’ proactive behavior.Design/methodology/approachWe employed structural equation modeling with partial least squares analysis to test our hypotheses, utilizing a sample of police officers employed within a regional police institution in Indonesia.FindingsThe findings of this study indicate that both authoritarian leadership and abusive supervision have the potential to diminish or impede the proactive behavior of police officers by shaping their perception of powerlessness.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the broader understanding of how leader-controlling behaviors, such as authoritarian leadership and abusive supervision, impact the proactive behavior of police officers within the specific context of Indonesia.

Unveiling the Influence of High School Principals’ Leadership Behaviors on Organizational Motivation: Teachers’ Perspectives

The role of principal in a school context is multidimensional and complex. On one hand the principal manages the school matters as leader and on the other does an academic responsibility. There is a lack of studies to tell about the effect of leadership behaviour on teachers’ motivation to work in a high school context. This study examines the relationship between principals’ leadership behaviour and its relationship with teachers’ organizational motivation in a high school context. Data were collected from 220 teachers based on convenient sampling approach in district Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Two scales such as leadership behaviour scale and organizational motivation scale were used as a tool of data collection. The collected data were analyzed using the spearman r correlation coefficient technique. Total five hypotheses were formulated to test the perceptions of teachers out of which only one was accepted and four were rejected. The results of the study revealed that there was strong negative correlation between dictatorial leadership behaviour and teachers’ organizational motivation. However, a strong positive correlation was found between supportive, participative and achievement oriented behaviour and teachers’ organizational motivation. The study concluded that teachers’ motivation reduces under a dictatorial leadership, whereas, teachers’ motivation increase under supportive, participative and achievement oriented leadership environment. It is suggested that the results of this study may be replicated or further studied in other context for better understanding.

Effective Leadership in Improving the Quality of Education in Madrasah Tsnawiyah

The principal's efforts in improving the quality of education at MTs Nurul Hidayah Tegalsiwalan Probolinggo can be seen from various aspects, including curriculum objectives, teaching staff, teaching methodologies, facilities, and evaluations. These aspects still contain problems that have yet to be resolved entirely. Therefore, to enhance the quality of education at the madrasa, strong leadership from the head of the madrasa is essential. The research findings indicate the following: improving teacher professionalism, enhancing the quality of facilities, improving the quality of learning, and increasing student achievement. The head of the madrasa includes position themselves as an educator, manager, administrator, supervisors, leaders, innovators, and motivators. Supporting factors include a charismatic and authoritative leadership style, managerial skills, effective communication abilities, and a flexible, non-authoritarian attitude. On the other hand, inhibiting factors include limited and inadequate facilities, minimal support from the institution, and a lack of training in managerial or leadership styles.

School Heads’ Leadership Style and Teachers’ Performance

The leadership style adopted by school heads can significantly impact teachers’ performance and overall school climate. In this context, this study aimed to determine the school heads’ leadership styles and their relation to teachers’ performance in a medium-sized division in a component city in the central Philippines. Data for this descriptive-correlational study was collected from 84 respondents using a survey questionnaire that has passed the rigorous validity and reliability tests. Data gathered showed that participative leadership style was the most prevalent among school heads. Furthermore, the teachers’ performance was very satisfactory for the Academic Year 2021- 2022. Authoritarian and delegative leadership styles were not significant in the comparative analysis of the level of school heads’ leadership styles. Subsequently, there was a significant relationship between school heads’ leadership styles and the level of teachers’ performance. The result of this study calls for strengthening the seminars and training to equip the school heads and to expand their leadership style in managing their respective schools to maximize their full potential in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. Keywords: School heads’ leadership styles, teachers’ performance, autocratic leadership style, participative leadership style, delegative leadership style, Negros Occidental, Philippines

The Mediating Effect of Charismatic Leadership on Teachers’ Engagement and Performance, Basis for Strategic Professional Program

The construction and development of first-class disciplines in universities not only require academic leaders with profound academic achievements, but also require school administrators to have excellent leadership abilities and play a crucial leadership role in university construction and teacher growth. This article is based on the concept of charismatic authoritative leadership proposed by German sociologist Max Weber, combined with numerous research results on the impact of charismatic leadership on organizational performance in Eastern and Western cultures. Using Chengdu University of Information Technology as the sampling institution, a sample survey was conducted on in-service teachers and staff. The exploration of "charismatic leadership" in universities can help guide organizations towards the right direction, lead scientific research and innovation in disciplines, and guide teachers to form a good team spirit. Through empirical research, we can find that charismatic leadership has a positive impact on job performance. The above research has certain guiding significance for improving employee job performance, reducing management costs, and enhancing employee happiness and satisfaction in the context of Chinese university management.

Leaders’ capabilities and organizational efficiency: Evidence from the national taxation bureaucracy in China

Tax authority leaders have a significant impact on organizational efficiency, which is mainly manifested in tax collection efficiency. Based on provincial tax administrative data and data on listed companies from 1998 to 2017, we examine the impact of the capabilities of leaders of the National Taxation Bureaucracy (NTB) on tax collection efficiency. We adopt the fixed effects approach and isolate the individual effects of NTB directors as a proxy of leaders’ capabilities. We find that directors with stronger capabilities enhance tax revenue growth and complete tax revenue tasks by affecting corporate income taxes. The findings suggest that more capable directors are found to severely combat tax evasion and avoidance. Specifically, taxable income approved by the NTB, preferential tax policies and tax auditing have been used to combat tax evasion. We also clarify the boundaries of leaders’ capabilities. We provide supportive evidence for leaders’ individual impact on tax collection efficiency and enrich the study of tax collection and administration.

Authoritarian leadership and its effect on knowledge hiding with a mediating role for bureaucracy

Authoritarian leadership and its effect on knowledge hiding with a mediating role for bureaucracy

Europe’s Leadership Void

Europe’s successful embrace of its geopolitical potential in a multipolar world will require both greater cohesion and an enhanced ability to act globally. Europe’s three major powers – France, Germany and the United Kingdom – have managed to either stave off or recover from right-wing populism, and have dealt competently with the Russia–Ukraine war. But they are currently too riven by internal politics or historical prejudices to take the lead in Europe. Relief from domestic political dysfunction may therefore rest with the European Union itself. Under Ursula von der Leyen’s authoritative leadership, the European Commission has become the most decisive and capable political actor in Europe. This was demonstrated by its imaginative response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and through its comprehensive Russian sanctions regime in 2022. However, only another crisis – such as a second Donald Trump presidential term – is likely to generate the momentum for the commission to re-emerge as the engine for further European integration.

Pembacaan Progresif Ayat Feminis: Telaah Penafsiran Sahiron Syamsuddin dan Asghar Ali Engineer atas QS. An-Nisā’ [4]: 34

The classical mufasirs’ interpretation of QS. an-Nisā’ [4]: 34 often leads to gender bias. An understanding that tends to be literal-scripturalistic-normative implies a view that the superiority of men over women is considered an Islamic decree. This article aims to examine the extent to which the verse is understood based on the views of two figures, namely Sahiron Syamsuddin and Asghar Ali Engineer. Based on library research, and through a textual analysis approach to the interpretation of the two figures above, this research shows that QS. an-Nisā’ [4]: 34 is not simply seen as a normative verse as understood by classical mufasirs and some modern mufasirs, but also as a verse that describes the real conditions of the Arab family system at the time of the Prophet which is being morally organised by the Qur’an. So, in addition to being normative, the verse must also be understood as a historical-cultural verse. Thus, the authority of family leadership is no longer understood as a private space belonging to men alone, but is determined by the prevailing system culture. In a matriarchal family system, a wife can be a leader, as well as in a collective system, as long as the leadership provides justice and benefits for the family.

Don't you know that you're toxic? Regression model of a toxic workplace environment identification

The aim of this paper is to identify key relevant characteristics of pathological workplaces and their importance via logistic regression and the creation of the model that would be based on this method. Online questionnaire survey was used for collecting the data. It has been realized in 2023 on the sample of 489 respondents. These respondents were employees of companies that operated in the Slovak Republic. The model itself has been developed using logistic regression. The model has identified relevant characteristics of the pathological workplace: 1) sectoral type of the company; 2) type of corporate culture; 3) type of leadership. Toxic workplaces are present mostly in companies from accommodation and catering services where personal culture and authoritative leadership take place. With the same profile of corporate culture and leadership, also sectors of education, healthcare, and social assistance have been detected as more likely to be endangered by toxicity. However, little is known about the characteristics of pathological workplaces, which could help to prevent unhealthy relationships between managers and employees and lead the company to more effective production and operation on the market. The research abstracts from the generational specifics of subjects who are involved in the pathological working schemes.

The Relationship between Head Teachers’ Authoritarian Leadership Style and Teachers’ Burnout in Secondary Schools in Ibanda Municipality, Ibanda District, Uganda

The study investigated the relationship between head teachers’ authoritarian leadership style and teachers’ burnout in secondary schools in Ibanda Municipality, Ibanda District, Uganda. A correlation study design was employed to determine the relationship between the authoritarian leadership style of head teachers and burnout of teachers. A hybrid approach integrating quantitative and qualitative research methodologies was also employed to handle both qualitative and quantitative data. Data was collected from 217 teachers using a self-administered questionnaire and 15 head teachers using an interview guide. The results show that there is a positive but moderate relationship between authoritarian leadership style and teacher burnout as indicated by the r=0.34. Therefore, a high level of burnout was linked to increase in authoritarian leadership style. The researcher recommends that the Ministry of Education and Sports should embrace and intensify refresher courses for head teachers to re-equip them with the best leadership practices that could help them avoid authoritarianism. Such re-equipping can be managed at seminars, workshops, and short courses in conjunction with teacher education institutions such as colleges and universities. This can equip the headteachers with the best leadership practices in the ever-changing dynamics of the education system. Therefore, the ministry and its partner agencies like National Curriculum Development Center and National Council for Higher Education should put in place sound curriculums in leadership skills and styles to ensure that serving head teachers are adequately and effectively trained to lead and manage the schools. It should not be done in a hurry and by use of trainers who are not knowledgeable. This will enable head teachers to avoid disastrous leadership styles such as authoritarianism and employ the best practices for managing burnout of their teachers. Keywords: Leadership Styles; Burnout, Relationship and Head Teachers

A tale of two narratives: The role of event disruption in employee affective and behavioral reactions to authoritarian leadership.

Extant research demonstrates the destructive nature of authoritarian leadership in the workplace, yet its widespread use suggests that a more balanced view of this leadership style may be needed to identify whether this form of leadership engenders favorable reactions in specific circumstances. Integrating insights from appraisal theory and the compensatory control model, we posit that authoritarian leadership can evoke anxiety among employees in less disruptive settings, whereas it evokes feelings of awe in highly disruptive contexts. These anxiety and awe reactions then influence employees' downstream leader-focused behaviors (i.e., leader-directed avoidance and affiliation) and general work behaviors (i.e., counterproductive behavior and job performance). Thus, whether reactions to authoritarian leadership are dysfunctional or functional is contingent on event disruption as a key boundary condition. Results from an experience sampling study (Study 1), a multiwave and multisource field study (Study 2), and laboratory experiments (Studies 3a and 3b) largely confirm these predictions. The findings underscore the importance of event disruption for predicting employee reactions to authoritarian styles of leadership. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Supplemental Material for A Tale of Two Narratives: The Role of Event Disruption in Employee Affective and Behavioral Reactions to Authoritarian Leadership

Supplemental Material for A Tale of Two Narratives: The Role of Event Disruption in Employee Affective and Behavioral Reactions to Authoritarian Leadership

Effects of Everyday Corruption on Perceptions of Authoritarian Leadership: Evidence from North Korea

ABSTRACT This study analyzes the impact of everyday corruption in North Korea on perceptions of authoritarian leadership. Analyzing survey data from North Korean defectors, we find that experience with everyday corruption does not affect perceptions of the Supreme Leader’s responsibility for economic difficulties, but it does negatively affect perceptions of the Party leadership’s responsibility. This suggests that widespread petty corruption is unlikely to be a source of dissatisfaction with the system as a whole and with the Supreme Leader.

How does paternalistic leadership evoke abusive supervision? The mediating role of territorial behaviour

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of paternalistic leadership on abusive supervision through territorial behaviour. Drawing on trait activation theory, we conducted two experimental studies: Study 1 involved 421 frontline employees in China, whereas Study 2 collected data in two waves from 248 employees in the hospitality industry. The results indicate a positive association between authoritative leadership and abusive supervision. However, this relationship is moderated by benevolent and moral leadership, which jointly mediate this effect through territorial behaviour. Specifically, under conditions of authoritative leadership, territorial behaviour is more pronounced in the absence of benevolent and moral leadership, diminishing when these leadership styles are robust. Similarly, consistent territorial behaviour exacerbates abusive supervision in the absence of benevolent and moral leadership but diminishes when these forms of leadership are strong. This study discusses the theoretical and practical implications for management and proposes avenues for future research.

Support for a strong leader or democracy, or both?

ABSTRACT The rise of authoritarian-style strong leaders in democracies has prompted scholars to question the change in public support for democracy. However, existing studies have often misunderstood this shift by erroneously equating support for authoritarian strong leaders with a rejection of democracy. They thus fail to recognize the growing public support for both, a conception of democracy termed guardianship democracy. This conception reconceptualizes democracy, viewing strong leaders as necessary for the effective functioning of democracy. By differentiating these two distinct supports for authoritarian-style strong leadership in democracies – authoritarianism and guardianship democracy, we reexamine the impact of factors believed to increase public support for authoritarian leadership. Our analysis, utilizing data from the World Values Survey spanning from Wave 3 to Wave 7, reveals that authoritarianism and guardianship democracy supporters share several common factors that bolster their political convictions. However, two notable differences emerge. First, higher confidence in the elected government and political parties is only associated with guardianship democracy supporters. Second, lower trust in parliament is associated with authoritarianism supporters, but not with guardianship democracy supporters.

Long-Term Memory of Student with Authoritarian Leadership Style

Long-Term Memory of Student with Authoritarian Leadership Style

“Moving beyond silos”: focus groups to understand the impact of an adapted project ECHO model for a multidisciplinary statewide forum of substance use disorder care leaders

BackgroundAlthough clinical substance use disorder (SUD) care is multidisciplinary there are few opportunities to collaborate for quality improvement or systems change. In Oregon, the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model was adapted to create a novel multidisciplinary SUD Leadership ECHO. The objective of this study was to understand the unique effects of the adapted ECHO model, determine if the SUD Leadership ECHO could promote systems change, and identify elements that enabled participant-leaders to make changes.MethodsFour focus groups were conducted between August and September of 2022 with a purposive sample of participants from the second cohort of the Oregon ECHO Network’s SUD Leadership ECHO that ran January to June 2022. Focus group domains addressed the benefits of the adapted ECHO model, whether and why participants were able to make systems change following participation in the ECHO, and recommendations for improvement. Thematic analysis developed emergent themes.Results16 of the 53 ECHO participants participated in the focus groups. We found that the SUD Leadership ECHO built a multi-disciplinary community of practice among leaders and reduced isolation and burnout. Three participants reported making organizational changes following participation in the ECHO. Those who successfully made changes heard best practices and how other organizations approached problems. Barriers to initiating practice and policy changes included lack of formal leadership authority, time constraints, and higher-level systemic issues. Participants desired for future iterations of the ECHO more focused presentations on a singular topic, and asked for a greater focus on solutions, advocacy, and next steps.ConclusionsThe adapted ECHO model was well received by focus group participants, with mixed reports on whether participation equipped them to initiate organizational or policy changes. Our findings suggest that the SUD Leadership ECHO model, with fine-tuning, is a promising avenue to support SUD leaders in promoting systems change and reducing isolation among SUD leaders.