Leadership Style Research Articles

Enhancing faculty teaching performance through constructive leadership with a mediating role of job satisfaction

This study explored the impact of constructive leadership styles including transformational leadership (TLS), authentic leadership (ALS), and servant leadership (SLS) on faculty teaching performance (FTP), with job satisfaction (JS) acting as a critical mediator. Using a cross-sectional design and convenience sampling, data were collected from 346 faculty members across six universities in Lahore, Pakistan. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and regression analysis revealed that all three leadership styles significantly enhanced FTP, with transformational leadership showing the strongest influence. Authentic and servant leadership also demonstrated robust positive effects. Job satisfaction emerged as a pivotal mediator, strengthening the relationship between CLS and FTP.These findings highlight the transformative potential of constructive leadership in improving teaching performance and emphasize the critical role of department heads in fostering such practices. By prioritizing strategies to enhance employee motivation and satisfaction, institutions can improve retention, productivity, and overall academic excellence. This study reinforces existing literature on leadership and teaching performance while providing novel insights into the mediating role of job satisfaction, offering actionable implications for academic leadership and organizational development.

Comparison of Perceived and Expected Power Styles of Nurse Managers by Nurses: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study.

To compare the power styles that nurses perceive and expect from nurse managers at two time points. The study aims to investigate any changes in nurses' perceptions and expectations regarding the power styles of nurse managers over a six-year period. Repeated cross-sectional desing. The study was conducted with 158 nurses at Time-1 and 103 nurses at Time-2. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the Perceived Leadership Power Questionnaire. For data analysis, frequency and percentage distribution, arithmetic mean, t-test, and Cronbach's Alpha were applied. It was determined that the power style most perceived by nurses in their nurse managers was Referent Power at Time-1 and Expert Power at Time-2, while the expected power style was Expert Power at both Time-1 and Time-2. It was observed that the perceived power styles of nurse managers changed over the course of the study. The power styles perceived by the nurses were consistent with the power styles they expected. The perceived power styles of nurse managers may change over time. Identifying this change could facilitate the determination of effective leadership and communication styles. The study examined changes in nurses' perceptions of nurse managers' power styles over time. Nurses perceived Referent Power in Time-1 and Expert Power in Time-2, while expecting Expert Power in both periods. This research contributes to enhancing leadership in nursing, understanding power dynamics in nurse-manager relationships, and improving nursing care quality. STROBE statement selected as EQUATOR checklist. No Patient or Public Contribution.

Leadership styles and roles of information professionals in supporting academic institutions

Leadership styles and roles of information professionals in supporting academic institutions

Promoting knowledge sharing and career growth in the service sector

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Sharing of tacit knowledge makes a significant contribution to a firm’s innovation capabilities. The likelihood of knowledge sharing increases if company leaders adopt an authentic leadership style. When knowledge sharing inspires innovation behaviors among employees, it has the added bonus of increasing their career competence. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researcher’s hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Leadership Styles for Inclusive Educational Attainment in Tertiary Institutions

Leadership Styles for Inclusive Educational Attainment in Tertiary Institutions

Effectiveness of Classroom Management Leadership Style and Teachers’ Performance

This study assessed the level of effectiveness of classroom management leadership style and teacher’s performance from 100 respondents of Malaybalay City Division, District IV, and V during the years 2022-2023. Since this study aims to determine the level of effectiveness of classroom management leadership style as perceived by the teachers in terms of class strategies, class activities, and STAR classroom, a descriptive-correlational design was used in this study. The teacher performance was found to have a substantial association with the success of the classroom management leadership style as perceived by the teachers in terms of class strategies, class activities, and star classrooms. According to the results, teachers who had a high mean indicator of the effectiveness of their classroom management leadership style were praising students for the job well done, maintaining a positive and safe learning environment, acknowledging positive behaviors in the classroom verbally, Making rules agreed upon the learners and arranging the seating in the classroom. Regarding classroom activities, the factors that had the highest mean values were: Encouraging learners to participate in group activities, encouraging learners to do performance tasks and submit them on time, and Letting the learners participate in class discussion. In terms of STAR classroom , availability of learning resources such as curriculum guides, teacher's guides, MELC, DLPs, and learner materials, cleanliness, orderliness, neatness, and color harmony in the learning environment, Presence of the teacher's program, class program, grade level, and section information framed, updated, and accessible were at the top in terms of mean values. The result revealed that most of the work performance of the teachers was outstanding and few had very satisfactory work performance. Based on the study, the level of effectiveness of classroom management leadership style and teachers’ performance have a significant relationship. Therefore, it can be concluded that classroom management style in terms of classroom strategies, classroom activities, and star classroom play an effective role in improving student learning.

Humorous memes on Nigeria’s economic downturn as “Èmi ló kàn’s,” what they will eat? cassava, eee! agbado, eee! corn and … manifests

Abstract Recently, there has been an unprecedented high cost of living, widespread frustration, and discontent among Nigerians who attribute their experiences to the high-handed leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT), popularly called Èmi ló kàn. To mitigate the arduous experiences and emotional stress caused by PBAT’s impromptu stringent policies and self-imposed exchange rate brouhaha, individuals seek out social media platforms with user-generated humorous memes (HMs). This study, cast in the interpersonal theory of multimodality, multimodality, and uses and gratification theory, investigates how HMs are deployed as resources to evaluate themes that project indices of economic downturn in Nigeria. The data for the study comprises eighteen (18) purposively selected online memes analyzed by deploying theoretical concepts that are symbolic, interactional, analytic, reactional, etc., to interpret the memes both in isolation and as ensembles. Eleven thematic classes of memes that project and accentuate current harsh economic realities were categorized. The study posits that memes evoke distinct reactions, which positively signal intersubjective engagements on the economic downturn, and do not only serve for humor but also to mitigate shared experiences, propagate public awareness, castigate and satirize government’s ineptitude, help users to make important lifestyle changes, and find moments of levity in adversity.

Engaging leadership and work recovery among key personnel of a major health-care and social services reform

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of engaging leadership and work recovery among preparers of a major health-care and social services reform in Finland in 2022; to investigate whether engaging leadership was associated with work recovery; and to investigate whether engaging leadership alleviated the harmful effect of job demands on work recovery.Design/methodology/approachAltogether 258 reform preparers participated in four job well-being surveys. Means and paired t-test were used to measure engaging leadership and work recovery during the study period. Hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze associations between engaging leadership, job demands and recovery from work.FindingsExperiences of engaging leadership and recovery from work decreased during the study period. A change in engaging leadership had a small positive association with work recovery at endpoint. A change in job demands had a stronger association with work recovery at endpoint. Engaging leadership did not alleviate the association between job demands and recovery from work.Originality/valueThis study expands previous work recovery literature by demonstrating that engaging leadership style can improve work recovery during health and social care reforms. However, engaging leadership style alone is insufficient to alleviate job demands, and therefore more effective management of job demands is needed. Practically, the findings can be used to plan and lead future reforms.

Critical Review of Factors Affecting Self Evaluation on Training Management Among Mentors in Higher Institutions in Guangdong, China

Academics with professional skills and training are more likely to be motivated and committed to their research and teaching work. Training and management of mentors in higher institutions is an important part of the training of teachers in Chinese universities, and their ability to improve and grow professionally lays the foundation for the transformation of ment ors into excellent pr ofessional and specialized university teachers (Feng Gang, 2021). Factors such as individual mentor factors, perceived trainer personality traits, training motivation, perceived mentors' leadership styles and organisational rewards, c ould affect training e ffectiveness, all of which have an impact on their post training job performance evaluations. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the training management factors affecting mentors' self evaluated job performance in Guangdong universities in China and t o analyse the existing research findings through a literature review to summarize the limitations of the current study and provide directions for subsequent research.

The Effect of Supervisory Supervision, Supervision of Madrasah Heads, Competence Through Teacher Working Groups on The Performance of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Soppeng Regency

School supervisors have two main functions, namely supervision of educational units (managerial) and supervision of subjects (academic). The function of school supervisors related to teachers' work in learning is subject supervision or known as the academic supervision function. School supervisors are personnel who have experience as teachers, even as principals, so they know the problems faced in the implementation of teachers' work and the assistance expected by teachers. This study is verifiable and descriptive which aims to obtain a description of the characteristics of the variables of leadership style, competence and emotional intelligence on the motivation and performance of madrasah aliyah teachers. The number of samples was 78 samples used, Thus, it can be concluded that the hypothesis that the Supervisor Supervision (X1) has a positive and significant influence on Teacher Performance (Y) is supported by the empirical evidence found in this study The supervision of the head of the madrasah has a positive and significant effect on the teacher's working group The results of the hypothesis test show that there is a significant relationship between the Supervision of the Head of the Madrasah (X2) and the Performance of the Teacher (Y) in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Soppeng Regency.

With great power comes more deviations: the negative influence of empowering leadership on unethical pro-supervisor behavior in the Chinese context

BackgroundAs unethical pro-supervisor behavior focuses on the benefits of leaders and causes great damage to both organizations and individuals, leadership can be an effective tool to explore the causes and possible solutions. Empowering leadership is frequently seen as a positive leadership style, whereas it also has the dark side and may invoke unethical behavior. This study explored the influence of empowering leadership on unethical pro-supervisor behavior, examined the mediating role of leader identification, and investigated the moderating effect of employees’ bottom-line mentality.MethodsTwo studies were conducted to test the proposed model. Specifically, in Study 1, a behavioral scenario experiment was administered to a sample comprising 162 employees in China. In Study 2, a three-wave questionnaire survey was administered to collect data among 305 employees in China.ResultsThe results showed that empowering leadership had a positive impact on unethical pro-supervisor behavior, which was mediated by leader identification. Furthermore, employees’ bottom-line mentality exerted positive moderating effects on the relationship between empowering leadership and unethical pro-supervisor behavior, as well as the relationship between leader identification and unethical pro-supervisor behavior.ConclusionsThe findings provide guiding values for organizations’ management and normalization involving unethical pro-supervisor behavior in the practical field.

Dinamika Kepemimpinan dan Komunikasi dalam Organisasi Gereja

Leadership style and communication skills play a crucial role in maintaining the organizational commitment of church congregations. This study examines the influence of leadership style and communication skills on congregational commitment at the Indonesian Evangelical Church (GKKAI) in Palu. Using a quantitative approach with a survey method, data were collected from 80 church members selected through purposive sampling. The research employed a structured questionnaire based on the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), communication effectiveness models, and commitment measurement frameworks. The findings indicate that transformational and servant leadership styles significantly enhance congregational commitment, while effective communication strengthens the relationship between church leaders and members. Statistical analysis using multiple linear regression shows that leadership style has a dominant effect compared to communication skills. The study also highlights theological reflections on leadership models in the Bible, particularly those of Jesus and Paul, as applicable to modern church leadership. The results suggest that churches should implement leadership training, improve communication strategies, and enhance congregation involvement. Future research should explore additional influencing factors such as digital media and socio-cultural contexts.

COMPARING CITY GOVERNANCE MODELS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The Emergence of Shared, Visionary Leadership

AbstractThis article provides a theoretically informed and empirically grounded analysis of the local political leadership of economic development policy. It is a small‐N comparative study examining two cities in England and two in Spain: Birmingham in the Midlands and Manchester in the north‐west of England, and Seville and Malaga, both in the southern region of Andalusia. Our analysis draws on the literature of political leadership styles informed by the typology of urban leadership developed by John and Cole in 1999. Our core purpose was to advance empirical knowledge of how local leadership styles affect the governance of economic development policy. We do so by identifying the decisive actors involved in the ecosystem of municipal economic development policy, the style of local political leader in each case and the impact of different local government systems in Spain and England on the governance of municipal economic development policy. Our findings point to the scope for further theoretical development of John and Cole's typology to fully capture a shared and collaborative leadership style which our research revealed as increasingly prevalent in local governance.

Follow me or get out of my way! Leadership styles in the Irish construction industry

In Ireland, research has identified that when it comes to management styles across all industries, Irish managers are among the most easy-going in Europe. However, the dynamic and complex nature of the construction industry makes management and leadership much more difficult compared with other industries, where relationships between the workforce are more fluid. Therefore, this study aims to identify and analyse leadership styles used in the Irish construction industry and document which styles, if any, are the most successful to implement in practice on-site. This pilot study encompasses a qualitative research method, incorporating seven semi-structured individual interviews with construction professionals in various management and leadership roles on projects across Ireland. The data are qualitatively assessed using thematic analysis, and the results are centred around four key themes: the characteristics of effective leaders; how leaders create a vision; how leaders motivate the workforce; and how leadership is used as a success factor on construction projects. Results indicate that sometimes various styles are used simultaneously or in an ad hoc manner, depending on the situation. Overall, the key contribution of this research encourages a more formalised and strategic approach to delivering leadership on-site and ensuring project success on construction sites in Ireland.

Transformational Leadership Style, Organizational Innovations and Employee Performance of a Healthcare Company in Abu Dhabi 2024-2025

In today's rapidly evolving world, an organization's success depends on its ability to adapt to continuous change. Transformational leadership is crucial in shaping organizational culture, driving change, and fostering innovation. Cluff & Colker (2021) highlight that transformational leaders inspire, challenge, and empathize with their teams, building trust and enhancing performance. This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design to describe the level and correlate the said variables of the study. A sample size of 80 respondents was selected through random sampling from the total number of 100 hospital employees of a healthcare company in Abu Dhabi. The findings indicated a strong presence of transformational leadership within the organization, with respondents highly agreeing on its influence, particularly in idealized influence (3.81), inspirational motivation (3.74), individualized consideration (3.70), and intellectual stimulation (3.67). Organizational innovations were also perceived as significant (3.66), with process (3.71), structural (3.67), and technological innovations (3.59) playing key roles. Employee performance was rated very high (3.68), particularly in job productivity (3.73) and job satisfaction (3.70). A significant moderate correlation (r = 0.678, p = 0.000) was found between transformational leadership and organizational innovation, emphasizing its role in fostering innovation. However, no significant relationship was observed between transformational leadership and employee performance (r = 0.182, p = 0.070). Additionally, transformational leadership had minimal predictive power over employee performance, explaining only 6.6% of its variability, while organizational innovations accounted for 12%, with technological (p = 0.044) and structural (p = 0.029) innovations significantly improving employee performance.

Green Leadership, Motivation, Commitment and Performance in the Operational Teams of the Portuguese Hospitality Industry

This study examines the relationships between green transformational leadership, green motivation, green commitment, and green performance in the Portuguese hospitality sector. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 127 operational hotel employees through a structured questionnaire with 28 closed-ended questions across four dimensions. Statistical analysis, including Pearson correlations and multiple linear regression, confirmed significant positive correlations between the variables. The results showed that green commitment plays a crucial mediating role, acting as the main predictor of green performance. However, contrary to previous studies, green transformational leadership and green motivation did not directly influence performance. These findings underscore the need for companies to enhance green commitment training, incentives and employee alignment with sustainable practices. Future research should explore additional factors that influence green performance, such as corporate social responsibility and alternative leadership styles.

The mediating role of job resilience in the relationship between humble leadership and teachers' responsibility.

BackgroundThe leadership style of managers is the most important factor in any organization that can play a decisive role on the mental health of employees.ObjectiveThe aim of this research is to investigate the mediating role of job resilience in the relationship between humble leadership and responsibility in primary school teachers.MethodsThe current research method was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population was all first grade elementary school teachers in the east of Iran. 176 people were selected by cluster sampling using Cochran's formula. The data collection tools were Morgan Lyons Job resilience questionnaire, Owens et al.'s humble leadership scale, and Glenn and Nelson's responsibility questionnaire. Data were analyzed using PLS software and structural equation modeling (SEM).ResultsExamining the path coefficients showed that the direct effect of humble leadership on teachers' responsibility (P ≥ 0.05, β=0.32) and job resilience is positive and significant (P ≥ 0.05, β=0.59). The direct effect of job resilience on responsibility was also positive and significant (P ≥ 0.05, β=0.55). Also, the examination of standardized coefficients showed that the indirect effect of humble leadership on teachers' responsibility through job resilience is positive and significant.ConclusionsThe results showed that the variable of job resilience plays a mediating role in the influence of humble leadership on taking responsibility, and by understanding the impact of humble leader behaviors on the development of employee resilience, the development of resilience training programs can be learned and developed.

Bridging Leadership and Performance: The Mediating Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Ethical and Organizational Contexts

This study investigates how ethical leadership and organizational leadership impact firm performance through the mediating role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the context of developing economies. The motivation stems from the increasing demand for socially responsible business practices and the theoretical gap in understanding how different leadership styles jointly influence financial and non-financial outcomes via CSR. A quantitative, Structural Equation Modeling using SmartPLS 4.0 was applied to test the relationships among constructs. Measurement validity and model fit were verified through Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability, AVE, and bootstrapping techniques. Ethical leadership (β = 0.40) and organizational leadership (β = 0.46) significantly influence CSR. CSR, in turn, strongly predicts financial performance (β = 0.71) and non-financial performance (β = 0.66). The study confirms CSR as a full mediator in the leadership–performance linkage, supporting stakeholder and social learning theories. This research offers a novel integrative framework linking ethical and organizational leadership to CSR and dual performance metrics. It provides empirical validation from an emerging market and contributes to leadership, CSR, and sustainability literature. Future studies should explore longitudinal impacts and cross-industry variations.

Exploring the nexus of leadership style, purchasing efficiency, and sustainable economic performance: fiscal term as moderator

Exploring the nexus of leadership style, purchasing efficiency, and sustainable economic performance: fiscal term as moderator

Leadership styles and EMR adoption: insights from Bali's primary care clinics.

This study aims to explore the influence of leadership styles, using full-range leadership theory (FRLT), and technology acceptance, guided by the technology acceptance model (TAM), on the implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs) in primary care settings in Bali. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research analyzes data from 120 primary care clinics in Bali with a total of 1,204 respondents. Quantitative data were collected through structured surveys assessing leadership styles and EMR acceptance, supplemented by qualitative insights from 30 interviews and 6 focus group discussions. Statistical methods, including the Chi-Square Test of Independence and pairwise comparisons using adjusted residuals, were used to examine the relationships between leadership styles, EMR adoption, perceived usefulness and ease of use. The Chi-Square Test of Independence revealed a significant association between leadership style and EMR adoption level (χ² = 30.33, p < 0.001). Transformational leadership was strongly associated with higher full EMR adoption rates, while Laissez-Faire leadership showed a significant association with no EMR adoption. Qualitative data supported these findings, emphasizing the critical role of proactive, supportive leadership in enhancing technology acceptance. This study uniquely integrates FRLT and TAM within the context of EMR adoption in Bali's health-care system, providing new insights into how leadership and technology perceptions interact to influence implementation outcomes in a diverse health-care environment.