Leadership Power Research Articles

Do teacher beliefs mediate leadership and teacher behaviors? Testing teacher self-efficacy's mediation role between leadership for learning and teacher outcomes

PurposeLeadership for learning emerged as an integrated leadership framework; however, attempts to establish an empirical measurement model have been limited. Critically, not much is known about how much teachers' beliefs (e.g. self-efficacy) can mediate leadership for learning impact on teacher behaviors. This study establishes a leadership for learning measurement model and examines whether teacher self-efficacy mediates the effect of leadership for learning tasks on teacher collaboration, instructional quality, intention to leave current schools and their confidence in equitable teaching practice.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the most recent 2018 Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS), the study employed a structural equation modeling mediation approach.FindingsResults suggested that teacher self-efficacy statistically significantly mediated 16 out of 20 of the relationships between leadership for learning task domains and teacher outcomes. Especially, in explaining the variance in instructional quality and teacher confidence in implementing equitable teaching practices, considerable proportions of the predictive power of leadership for learning tasks were accounted for (i.e. mediated) by teacher self-efficacy.Research limitations/implicationsSchool-wide efforts to craft the school vision for learning must be coupled with enhancing teacher self-efficacy. Critically, leadership efforts may fall short of implementing equitable teaching practice and quality instruction without addressing teacher confidence in their ability in instruction, classroom management and student engagement.Originality/valueThis study is the first of its kind to evidence teacher self-efficacy mediates leadership for learning practice impact on teacher behaviors.

What explains collective action: The impact of social capital, incentive structures and economic benefits

AbstractThis study focuses in testing the power of reciprocity and leadership as collective action incentive structures and cooperation economic benefits in explaining collective action initiation in the context of a post‐communist transition economy. The paper is based on a structured survey targeting Albanian export‐oriented farmers. Different from most previous studies, this paper uses both regression analysis and machine learning procedure which is better suited for analysing non‐linear relationships. The empirical findings are at odds with common sense that non‐cooperation is the dominant strategy, because the presence of tolerant reciprocators and leadership resources provide promising incentive structures for collective action development.

Проблемы становления Древнерусского государства в трудах Александра Магнуса Фромгольда фон Рейца

The article notes the main points of the biography of one of the key figures of Russian historical and legal science — A. M. F. Reitz, and also analyzes the work he published in 1829, called “An Experience in the History of Russian Law”. The scientist examines the process of formation of state characteristics in the context of the evolution of tribal institutions under the influence of a number of external and internal factors (which are analyzed in this article). In particular, according to the scientist, evolution is determined by demographic processes; the growth of the population united by clan ties within the boundaries of one settlement entails the transformation of the patriarchal power of the tribe leader into the collegial power of clan elders. The scientist also points to acute social contradictions as one of the significant reasons for the emergence of the state.
 A. M. F. Reitz, developing ideas previously expressed by his predecessors Professors I. G. Neumann and I. F. G. Evers, sees not the individual power of the Grand Duke in the Old Russian state, like European monarchs, but collective suzerainty; questions the established point of view in Russian historiography about the establishment of the power of the eldest in the family in the early period of the existence of the Old Russian state.
 The scientist considers inheritance and will as the basis for the legitimate transit of power; power is retained within one clan and its transfer is regulated by rules similar to the rules of inheritance law. The scientist defined the Old Russian state by its form of government as an absolute monarchy and, following I. F. G. Evers, defined the Old Russian state by its territorial structure as a union state created through an agreement of princes, and not by a natural unification of territories. Ideas substantiated in the works of A. M. F. Reitz, found a response in the scientific creativity of the works of virtually all historians of Russian law.

Coverage differences of Vladimir Putin’s image in the media of China, North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam and Laos

As one of the most powerful leaders in the world, there is a constant controversy about Vladimir Putin, brought to a climax by the war in 2022, which, in turn, provided the material for a comparative analysis of the news coverage of Vladimir Putin’s image as well as the strategies adopted when portraying Vladimir Putin’s image in People’s Daily from China, Rodong Sinmun from North Korea, Granma from Cuba, Báo Nhân Dân from Vietnam and Pasaxon from Laos. By calculating QAP correlation of five news network agendas and analyzing intermedia agenda-setting by Granger causality test and refining Vladimir Putin’s image as well as the strategies of each newspaper employed to shape Vladimir Putin’s image, this study found Vladimir Putin’s image was constructed rather positive in most of the five countries and there were also differences in the coverage strategies used by the media in these five countries.

The Power of Ethical Leadership in Advancing Social Justice and Equity in Physical Education Programs in Beijing, China

The study aimed to investigate the impact of the pandemic on physical education teachers and coaches in Beijing, China. A sample of 132 teachers was selected using random sampling. A survey questionnaire was developed to collect data on ethical leadership practices, social justice outcomes, and equity outcomes in physical education programs. The Likert-type scale measured the perceived role of program administrators in promoting ethical leadership. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, Pearson-R, the t-test, and ANOVA to test hypotheses. The study examined the correlation between ethical leadership and social justice in physical education programs. The results indicated that there was no significant correlation found between perceptions of ethical leadership and social justice promotion. This suggests that variations in individuals' perceptions of ethical leadership were not strongly linked to variations in their perceptions of social justice promotion.

When Does S(he) Plan to Retire? Antecedents of Retirement Age In Family Businesses

The family CEOs' intention to retire seems to be critical to trigger the succession process. For a more comprehensive understanding of the leadership succession in family businesses, it is important to study the antecedents of the family CEO's intended retirement age. Using a global database, we examine the incumbents' retirement age from their own perspective as the determinant of retirement timing. We apply the theory of planned behavior to explore factors affecting retirement age with a forward perspective, using the intended age of retirement as an antecedent for effective retirement age. Our results suggest that individual factors of the intended retirement age have stronger explanatory power in leader intended retirement age compared to the family business factors.

Green vanguard: unleashing the power of environmental specific transformational leadership for organizational environmental reputation, driven by environmental consciousness and nurtured by green technology dynamism

Green vanguard: unleashing the power of environmental specific transformational leadership for organizational environmental reputation, driven by environmental consciousness and nurtured by green technology dynamism

Abstract A054: Leveraging the power of Hope Leaders for enhancing diversity in clinical trials via a bi-directional cancer health information model

Abstract Introduction: Despite increasing recognition of the need for diversity in clinical trials, participation from racial and ethnic minorities, particularly from low socioeconomic communities, remains dismally low. This underrepresentation hinders the generalizability of trial results and perpetuates health disparities. Low socioeconomic environments, characterized by economic instability, restricted healthcare access, food scarcity, and deficient educational resources, exacerbate these challenges. Residents of such communities often lean on "Hope Leaders" - trusted community figures - as a strategy to navigate through these adversities. Recognizing the pivotal role of these Hope Leaders, we advocate for a community-centered bi-directional cancer health information flow model, which positions these Leaders at the core of community engagement endeavors. This model fosters a bi-directional health information exchange that synergizes Hope Leaders with the scientific community, thereby promoting improved health equity within clinical intervention research. The implementation of this model commences with a pre-engagement phase, a respectful approach where we familiarize ourselves with the community and its dynamics, without imposing any specific demands or expectations. Approach: The University of Illinois Cancer Center has had 6 community engagement specialists that have engaged with community members through numerous pre-engagement events that encompass activities ranging from mental health, cancer prevention, survivorship events, education, health fairs and community meetings. Based on these insights, we established a dedicated working group to identify hope leaders and to create targeted engagement strategies for specific areas of our catchment region through the bi-directional cancer health information flow model. These strategies are tailored to address the unique challenges and barriers these communities face regarding enrollment in cancer clinical trials. Additionally, the community-driven health communication model was implemented to identify Hope Leaders and engage them with cancer researchers as a part of our phase I activities for this model. Conclusion: This innovative approach aims to leverage the unique position of Hope Leaders in underserved communities to amplify community voices, improve engagement, and ultimately, increase minority representation in cancer clinical trials. The model provides a promising strategy to address the persistent disparity in clinical trial participation, facilitating more equitable and inclusive research outcomes. Citation Format: Joseph Dufraine, Yamile Molina, Jeanette Gonzalez, Maria Olivero, Theresa Mobley, Saria Lofton, Dedra Reis. Leveraging the power of Hope Leaders for enhancing diversity in clinical trials via a bi-directional cancer health information model [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr A054.

Constructions of Solidarity and Leadership of Powerful Global Leaders in Post Pandemic Recovery Speeches

The COVID-19 witnessed varied enactment of leadership by political leaders around the world in response to its threat. With COVID-19 recovery policies shining a spotlight on government’s future action, the leadership of global political figures is once again scrutinised on how they ‘build back better’ the damages caused by the pandemic. This study analyses the COVID-19 post- recovery speeches of the world’s most powerful leaders to gain an understanding of their enactment of discursive leadership. Focusing on solidarity, this study elucidates the processes and identifies how it is linguistically constituted as part of their aims to create bonds with international allies. The analysis reveals that the construction of solidarity is done through storytelling and, proverbs and metaphors. The findings have led to a deeper understanding of discursive leadership and solidarity practices in political discourse, and is hoped to be useful to researchers to understand exemplary discursive practices pertinent to solidarity building.

Facilitating internal audit quality and improving the performance of medical clinics

IMPACT This article advances a new form of leadership—audit leadership—for cultivating internal audit quality in medical clinics. The authors document the power of audit leadership, manifested by two facets—professional and relational behaviours—for developing a work environment in which people develop interpersonal trust and psychological safety, which is conducive for internal audit quality. The authors show how managers of medical clinics can shape a work environment in which internal audit is embraced and supported in ways that can help the units to perform at higher levels. Importantly, internal audit, often viewed as an unproductive organizational function, enables learning, process improvement and is a deterrence against potential transgressions. This article will be of particular interest to financial, accounting and management scholars, as well as professional auditors, managers, accountants and financial experts.

How entrepreneur power affects entrepreneurial firms’ innovation efficiency in the face of inconsistent governance composition

ABSTRACT Improving innovation efficiency is the key to enhancing the innovation capability of enterprises. Based on the perspectives of leader power configuration and innovation process, this study analyses the impact that entrepreneur power has on the innovation efficiency of entrepreneurial firms. Panel data on entrepreneurial firms in China's Growth Enterprise Market are evaluated, and we apply an empirical panel stochastic frontier modelling and random-effects negative binomial regression. The results from the entrepreneurial firms indicate that innovation efficiency could be improved by the multi-role playing of powerful entrepreneurs amid the innovation activities. Additionally, organisational risk-taking tolerance moderates the entrepreneur power-innovation efficiency association. With the increase in the number of large shareholders, the positive impact of organisational risk-taking tolerance on the entrepreneur power-innovation efficiency relationship is strengthened. Robustness checks substantiate the veracity of our empirical results.

카자흐스탄 엘리트 정치 구조의 변화

Has Kazakhstan's elite political structure changed since the 2022 Kazakh unrest? Prior researches on the Kazakh elite have mainly explained the consolidation or replacement of the supreme leader's power, focusing on elite circulation and clientelism. These studies are useful for understanding the characteristics of the Kazakhstan political system and political changes, but there is a limit to not being able to track changes in the elite political structure from a macro perspective. Because it did not apply a tangible analysis framework. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis on the changes in Kazakhstan's elite political structure before and after the 2022 Kazakh unrest from Winters’s typologies of Oligarchy. As a result of applying two measures which are the ‘Nature of Rule’ and the ‘Oligarchs’ Role in Provision of Coercion’ proposed by Winters, the Nazarbayev regime was close to a ‘Sultanistic Oligarchy’ in that it privatized state power, monopolized the state's economic power, and suppressed opposition to neutralize the influence of other oligarchs. On the other hand, the Tokayev regime tended to shift slightly from the existing ‘Sultanistic Oligarchy’ to the ‘Ruling Oligarchy’ in that it distributed some of the power concentrated on the president, failed to suppress itself at the time of the protests, was supported by the Collective Security Treaty Organization, and eased the state's monopoly on economic power. Consequently, it is difficult to say that the current Kazakh elite political structure has completely changed from the existing ‘Sultanistic Oligarchy’ to the ‘Ruling Oligarchy’, but it is necessary to continuously observe the possibility of change in the future.

Riding the waves or fighting the tides? Female leaders' CSR engagement

AbstractThis study examines how organizational factors interact with individual factors in influencing female leaders' intentions to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) through the lens of planned behavior. Through in‐depth interviews with 20 female corporate leaders from Australia and China, seven themes emerged as factors shaping their CSR engagement. We examined those factors using the theory of planned behavior (TBP) conceptual framework, and found that organizational factors, especially corporate culture and peer influence, dominated female leaders' intentions to engage in CSR. Power interacts with culture and affects female leaders in two countries in different manners: in China, the distance to top corporate power determines female leaders' intentions toward and the way they engage in CSR, while lack of critical mass is often cited by their Australian counterparts as the main factor deterring their CSR engagement. This study demonstrates how organizational factors shape leaders' CSR decisions, reveals the nuances behind the gender–CSR link, and posits for different remedies to unleash the power of female leaders in different cultures.

Revitalizing Women`s Success: The Power of Leadership, Training, and Innovation for Entrepreneurs in Indonesia

This research was motivated by data from the Indonesian Entrepreneurs Association (IWAPI), which revealed a significant majority of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (98%) among its 30,000 members. Previous studies on women entrepreneurs' performance had limitations regarding variables and sectors considered. Therefore, this study analyzed various factors and sectors that impacted women entrepreneurs in the Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi) region. This study is quantitative research on 246 respondents and was analyzed by SmartPLS Software. The study found that while leadership had some influence on innovative work behavior and women entrepreneurs' performance, the significance was limited. Additionally, training and development significantly impacted both innovative work behavior and women entrepreneurs' performance, with the latter being mediated by the former. Ultimately, innovative work behavior significantly influenced women entrepreneurs' performance. Keywords: Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Training and Development, Innovative Work Behavior.

Driving Sustainable Change: The Power of Supportive Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Fostering Environmental Responsibility

Change and environmental trends are enormously influencing the globe. Businesses, societies, and people are all attempting to do their part to safeguard the environment. This study examines the impact of supportive leadership on organizational citizenship behavior for the environment (OCBE) and the mediating effect of psychological empowerment and affective commitment. The survey method was utilized. Data were gathered from 362 employees of the banking and pharmaceutical sectors for the present research. This research employed AMOS-SEM to analyze data and test the formulated hypotheses. The empirical results established that supportive leadership significantly influences workers’ OCBE. The results further corroborate that psychological empowerment and affective commitment mediate between supportive leadership and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment. These findings have vital implications for managers and enterprises that seek to increase their sustainability and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment. This research highlights the significant role of supportive leadership in stimulating psychological empowerment and affective commitment, which in turn affect organizational citizenship behavior for the environment. The present research broadens our understanding of leadership style and its influence on OCBE. The theoretical and managerial implications of organizational environmental sustainability and future research prospects are highlighted.

Leadership and the company's willingness to take risks: Empirical analysis in Vietnam

This research analyzes the nexus between the leader and the company's willingness to take risks in the case of Vietnamese companies. Corporate governance procedures rely heavily on the leader to carry out the company's most important objectives and maximize returns to shareholders. However, leadership does not always conform to scholarly expectations. Consequently, non-financial firms listed on Vietnam's stock market from 2010 to 2020 are analyzed to determine the association between leadership and the extent of willingness to take risks. Using the SYS-GMM method to control for endogenous confounds, this investigation reveals that there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between leader authority and the extent of willingness to take risks. In particular, a willingness to take risks in pursuit of more profits increases as the leader's level of authority decreases. However, companies become less risk-taking as their leader's authority grows. Consequently, the study's key contributions are implications for setting up governance and oversight systems, particularly leader power, to maximize stakeholder interests.

Multifactor Leadership Styles and School-Based Management for Quality Education in the Basic Level

The study sought to determine the relationship of the multifactor leadership styles of school heads with that of schoolbased management in Sariaya West District, Schools Division of Quezon for school year 2022-2023. The study utilized a quantitative descriptive-correlational design where a researcher-made survey questionnaire was employed in gathering the data needed. The data were statistically analyzed using mathematical average and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient. The respondents of the study were composed of 152 teachers from six (6) big schools in the District. Transformational leadership is moderately correlated with school-based management at 0.01 level. According to the survey, the majority of school heads used a transactional leadership style with an average mean of 4.01. The accountability and ongoing development of school-based management show the power of the school leaders. According to Muturi (2021), in laissez-faire leadership, the head teacher believes that there should be no rules and regulations since everyone has a sense of responsibility. As a result, a laissez-faire school's environment may be more creative and fulfilling for those involved in the school management system. The results of the study helped generate the following conclusion: At the 0.01 significant level, the null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between school leaders' multifactor leadership styles and the level of school-based management is statistically not supported. The findings of this study may enhance leadership and school governance curriculum and learning, accountability and continuous improvement and management of resources., School heads may implement a variety of leadership philosophies and assessment tools. Teachers may participate in decision-making processes, particularly those involving schoolbased management and its procedures. The current study may serve as the foundation for future research on management practices in schools on leadership styles of school heads.

BRIDGE Builders – Leadership and social capital in disaster recovery governance

Rural disaster recovery governance focuses on the actions that governments take to address the immediate economic, environmental, and infrastructure needs of communities, but does not consider the structural limitations of rural communities, or the transformational power of community leadership. Applying knowledge of community leadership, governance, and social capital in a rural community where social relationships and local-level leadership are central to external interactions provides space to understand the challenges, opportunities, and limitations of disaster recovery governance and leadership systems. To do this, we conduct a secondary thematic analysis of 30 interviews of 32 disaster recovery leaders in Robeson County, NC (USA) following the compound disasters of hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018). Participants describe a recovery landscape that relies on Community Organizers - non-titular rural community members who emerge in response to communities' immediate recovery and resource needs. Social capital acts as a resource for Community Organizers as they work to fill the relational and recognition barriers presented by isolation from overextended rural governments. Community Organizers utilize linking and bridging social capital between Decision-Makers and communities to influence transformational change that engenders trans-scaler social capital to create successful recovery outcomes that adequately represent the needs, values, and norms of rural communities. Community-level leaders can serve as a bridge between communities and Decision-Makers, generating effective outcomes that foster collaboration and reciprocity for the next storm.

Unlocking the secret to happiness at work: the power of inclusive leadership, organizational justice and workplace inclusion

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of Inclusive Leadership (IL) and Organizational Justice (OJ) on employees’ Happiness at Work (HAW). Utilizing a mediation mechanism, the study additionally uncovers the mediating impact of Workplace Inclusion (WI).Design/methodology/approachThe research involved a cross-sectional study with a quantitative methodology, collecting data from 311 employees working in IT sector firms in India by administering standardized questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling using SmartPLS4.0, were conducted to examine the relationship between constructs.FindingsThe hypothesized mediation model was supported. WI mediated the relationship partially between OJ and HAW, whereas there is a full mediating effect of WI on the IL–HAW relationship. Overall, the study shows that by providing fair treatment, inclusive leaders promote inclusivity among employees, further enhancing HAW.Research limitations/implicationsThe study’s implications suggest that leaders, with their inclusive behaviour and fair practices, can have a significant positive impact on employees’ workplace happiness when accompanied by a sense of inclusivity among employees.Practical implicationsOrganizations and leaders can utilize this study’s findings to promote inclusiveness and HAW, which can be a key to organizational growth and development in a post-pandemic era.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the research literature by addressing the unexplored relationship between IL, OJ and HAW. The exclusive as well as inclusive focus on the mediating role of WI adds new insights and enriches the understanding of the intricate conceptualization of the variables under study.

Bertha Maxwell-Roddey: A Modern-Day Race Woman and the Power of Black Leadership by Sonya Y. Ramsey (review)

Bertha Maxwell-Roddey: A Modern-Day Race Woman and the Power of Black Leadership by Sonya Y. Ramsey (review)