Transforming Leadership: Evaluating the Impact of Leadership Styles on Technical Colleges in the
National Capital Region, Philippines
Dennis C. Camatog, DBA, LPT, FRAEL1, Ximei Fu, MM, Ph.D-EM2
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9221-2937
camatog.dennis@paranaquecitycollege.edu.ph1, fuximei@gmail.com2
Parañaque City College
Coastal Road Corner Victor Medina Street, San Dionisio, Parañaque City, Manila, Philippines1
Weifang Institute of Technology
Shandong, China2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/ioer-imrj/065077
ABSTRACT
Educational institutions’ leadership determines their operational success and academic outcomes. This study examines the leadership styles of deans in technical colleges in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, evaluating their effectiveness from multiple stakeholder perspectives. The primary objectives are to identify the prevalent leadership styles among deans, assess their perceived usefulness, and explore the impact of these styles on institutional performance and satisfaction. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study utilized the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ 5X-Short Form) for quantitative data collection and conducted semi-structured interviews for qualitative insights. Participants included deans from thirty technical colleges, with additional data gathered from faculty and students. The findings revealed that transformational leadership was the most common style among the deans and was associated with higher levels of satisfaction and performance within the colleges. In contrast, transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles were less effective, correlating with lower satisfaction and performance metrics. The study concludes that transformational leadership significantly enhances institutional effectiveness in technical colleges in the Philippines. These results underscore the need for leadership development programs that emphasize transformational skills for educational leaders.
Keywords: Educational Leadership; Leadership Styles, Organizational Effectiveness; Mixed-Methods, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis; National Capital Region – Philippines