PATERNALISTIC LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL HEADS AND THE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF TEACHERS
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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i7.5457Keywords:
paternalistic leadership, organizational commitment, teachers, correlation research design, intervention plan, PhilippinesAbstract
The primary goal of this research is to identify the aspect of school administrators' paternalistic leadership style that has the most impact on public school teachers' dedication to their organizations. Three hundred primary and secondary school teachers from Cateel 1, Davao Oriental, were surveyed using a quantitative, non-experimental approach with a correlational technique. Mean, Pearson, and regression analysis were the statistical techniques used by the researcher, who employed the universal sampling technique and collected data through personal interviews. The study's findings indicate that school administrators exhibit some fatherly influence, and educators demonstrate high dedication to the organization. The results also strongly correlate paternalistic leadership styles and employees' dedication to their organizations. A domain that appeared as the most influential predictor of paternalistic leadership on organizational commitment was humanitarian leadership. This means that leaders who are genuinely concerned about the well-being of their followers act in a way that serves the majority of their followers or the greater good. The results point to a course of action: enhancing teachers' commitment and moral leadership. This program, if implemented effectively, holds the potential to significantly improve school administrators' leadership skills and the dedication of classroom teachers, offering a promising outlook for the future.
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