ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP OF PRINCIPALS IN BUILDING AN INSPIRING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND FOSTERING TEACHERS’ CREATIVE BEHAVIOR

Abstract

An adaptive leader can assist a business meet evolving difficulties and remain relevant in the face of ongoing change. This study seeks to determine the impact of adaptive leadership on corporate culture and teacher creativity. The method used is a quantitative survey. The research sample comprises of 100 randomly selected high school teachers at Senior High School. Data was gathered using a Likert scale-based questionnaire. Tests performed include outer model, inner model, and hypothesis tests. The gathered data was then examined using the SEM-PLS program. The findings indicate that adaptive leadership has a significant influence on both organizational culture and teachers’ creative behavior. Testing of the first hypothesis shows a positive effect of adaptive leadership on organizational culture, with a t-statistic of 24.432 and a p-value of 0.000, confirming the hypothesis. This result demonstrates that higher levels of adaptive leadership practiced by school principals contribute to the strengthening of a positive organizational culture. Furthermore, testing of the second hypothesis reveals that adaptive leadership also has a positive effect on creative behavior, supported by a t-statistic of 13.540 and a p-value of 0.000. These findings confirm that adaptive leadership encourages teachers to think creatively, engage in innovation, and respond effectively to changing school environments. The study offers practical insights for school leaders, showing that implementing adaptive leadership behaviors such as flexibility, problem-solving, and empowering teachers can enhance school culture and stimulate teacher creativity. These insights can guide principals in improving school performance through leadership transformation.