LEADERSHIP STYLES OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND EMPLOYEES’ JOB SATISFACTION AMONG THE HEIS IN ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

Abstract

This survey aimed to determine the leadership styles of school administrators and employees’ job satisfaction using descriptive method, utilizing a validated questionnaire-checklist to the school administrators and employees as respondents of the study. Data gathered were treated using frequency count, weighted mean and Chi-square. Findings revealed that school administrators were usually males; aged 30-years old and below and from private institutions. The leadership styles they commonly practiced when grouped according to sex and institution were directing, coaching and delegating; according to age, directing. Employees were “very satisfied” with their job in relation to the leadership styles of school administrators. Directing and supporting leadership styles significantly relate to the job satisfaction of the employees. Concludingly, school administrators preferred leadership style which includes control over employees’ actions with a bit of empowerment without encouragement and recognition, yet, committed employees were still very satisfied with their job.