scholarly journals Stress, Leadership Style and Internal Communication Among Teachers of a Higher Education Institution

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 518
Author(s):  
Maurício Benício Valadão ◽  
Valdir Inácio Do Prado Júnior ◽  
Sebastião Benício Costa Neto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Private Institution ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
The City ◽  
Do So

This article aimed to understand the relation stress, leadership style and internal communication between management and teachers of a higher education private institution in the city of Goiânia-GO. To achieve this, the exploratory method was used, relying on the contribution of such teachers in a focal group. Through the results found, it is understood that the institution must elaborate a number of considerations towards the relation stress and internal communication. To do so, it is highlighted: the comprehension that the lack of a well structured internal communication fosters stress; and the use of strategies that contribute to the implementation of an effective internal communication. Estresse, Estilo de Liderança e Comunicação Interna entre Docentes de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior Este artigo buscou compreender a relação estresse, estilo de liderança e comunicação interna entre chefia e docentes de uma instituição de ensino superior privada na cidade Goiânia-GO. Para a sua consecução foi utilizado o método exploratório, contando com a contribuição dos docentes em um grupo focal. Por meio dos resultados encontrados, entende-se que a instituição deve elaborar um conjunto de considerações acerca da relação estresse e comunicação interna. Para tanto, destacam-se: a compreensão de que a falta de uma comunicação interna bem estruturada fomenta o estresse; e a utilização de estratégias que contribuam para a implementação de uma comunicação interna efetiva.

scholarly journals Exploring Two Cases of Amazigh Maintenance and Shift in a Moroccan Higher Education Institution

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-155
Author(s):  
Abdelaziz Ait Taleb ◽  
Mohamed El Ghazi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Language Choice ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Language Maintenance And Shift ◽  
The City

The study of Language Maintenance and Shift (LMS) is mainly concerned with exploring the effects of contact between two varieties or more on the speakers' "habitual use" of these varieties. This paper focuses on investigating two cases of LMS among native Amazigh-speaking youngsters who were enrolled at a higher education institution in the city of Agadir, Morocco. With regard to their linguistic background, the two cases are bilingual in an Amazigh variety (Tashlhit) as their mother tongue and Moroccan Arabic (Darija) as their L2. The purpose of the study is to explore the possible determinants of LMS among these two cases by exploring both their language choice patterns and social networks in particular language use domains (family and school). The instruments utilized to collect data included 'natural speech' recordings, self-report questionnaires, and interviews. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted in the light of Domain analysis and Social Network theories. The results revealed inconsistency in the case studies' patterns and determinants of LMS. Accordingly, the study concluded by recommending adopting more comprehensive models to better comprehend the dynamics of LMS in indigenous settings.

scholarly journals The impact of ethical leadership on employee engagement within a South African public higher education institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-324
Author(s):  
Anrusha Bhana ◽  
Sachin Suknunan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
South African ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
The Impact

Ethical leadership has become a fundamental building block amongst the corporate organizations globally. However, minimal research evidence was found from a higher education institution (HEI) perspective, including the evidence from a South African higher education setting. Due to the lack of research linking the ethical leadership`s style and employee`s engagement (EE) at higher education institutions, it becomes important to find out if ethical leadership can positively promote the EE, which, in turn, can promote various other benefits at the institutions. Therefore, this study aims to examine this from the perspective of ethical leadership style and its impact on the EE. This study focused on a large HEI (Higher Education institution) based in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). Quantitative data collection employed the probability sampling targeting 420 employees. Questionnaires were used as data collection tools and obtained a response rate of 312 (74%). The results show that the average mean value for EE (M = 2.87) was weak in comparison to the measurement standard of 3.00, which implied a lack of EE between leadership and employees. In addition, the results indicate that ethical leadership can positively influence the EE (M = 4.27), thus, indicating the need for more ethical leadership at this institution. Furthermore, the current lack of employee`s engagement by leaders that do not exhibit the ethical leadership style can result in employees` disengagement at the institution.

scholarly journals Building ethical leadership through training and development approach at a higher education institution in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 405-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anrusha Bhana ◽  
Sachin Suknunan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Management Leadership

The research has shown that many leaders lack ethical practice, but training and development geared towards ethical leadership can serve to bridge this gap in theory and practice. This paper focuses primarily on the key aspect of training and development to promote more ethical leadership within a higher education institution setting. The data were drawn from a mixed-method study adopting both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Simple random sampling constituted a sample of 312 academic and administrative staff members at the institution. The purposeful sampling for the qualitative component was a realized sample of 3 executive management leadership and 9 line management leadership participants, indicating a total response rate of 67%. The results for executive management leadership reflect poor leadership style from the employees’ perspective in relation to respect and fairness, transparency, behavior, and other ethical leadership-related items (of M = 2.74, SD = 0.033). In addition, there was a clear need for leadership to attend ongoing training courses (M = 4.20, SD = 0.904). From the qualitative perspective, more than 50% of the leadership respondents indicated no appropriate university leadership programmes or ethical leadership programs. Therefore, the investment in training and development can promote more ethical leadership style, which in turn can have a positive impact on employees (M = 4.43, SD = 0.740). In light of this, the results provide a strong inclination towards more training and development programs to ensure that leaders develop ethical considerations in their role as leaders.

The Role of the Leadership Style in Creating Conflict and Tension in a Higher Education Institution

2016 ◽  
pp. 233-247
Author(s):  
Grace C. Khoury ◽  
Beverley McNally
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
High Conflict

This chapter examines the influence of context on leadership styles in a higher education institution. Specifically, the enactment of leadership, the consequence of differing leadership styles, and the resultant interpersonal conflict. Informed by the empirical literature examining the Middle East, workplace stress and conflict, leadership and interpersonal communication, the chapter highlights the consequences of a high-conflict external context and the resultant constraints on human resource policies and practices. The recommendations include establishing a leadership development program aimed at creating an awareness of different leadership styles and the leadership of diverse groups. This includes the implementation of a cultural change program, programs to support the empowerment of minority groups, management education focusing on conflict resolution. The chapter adds to the body of literature by addressing the challenges confronting leadership in a high conflict context.

scholarly journals THE CAUSES OF SCHOOL EVASION IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: CASE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 920-928
Author(s):  
Marcelo Albuquerque de Oliveira ◽  
Francirlene Belo Mendes de Santana ◽  
Dércio Luiz Reis ◽  
Raimundo Kennedy Vieira ◽  
Gabriela De Mattos Veroneze
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Porto Velho

The objective of this research was to identify the causes that motivated the students to evade the courses of a private Higher-Education Institution - IES, in the city of Porto Velho-RO. It was intended to raise the number of students evaded by periods and courses in recent years to assess the impact of school evasion on HEI management decisions. To obtain results, we used the interpretation of data obtained through quantitative and qualitative research, questionnaires and interviews.

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