scholarly journals A Study Of Path-Goal Relations Between Leaders Of College Principals And Their Subordinates In Pakistan

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riffat-un-Nisa Awan ◽  
Nayyar Raza Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Dependent Measure ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Task Structure ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Promotion Policy ◽  
Faculty Job Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship

This study was designed to investigate the relationship among leadership behavior of degree college principals, selected organizational and personal characteristics, and faculty job satisfaction, acceptance of leader and job expectancies. The moderators included task structure, role ambiguity, stress, need for autonomy, need for achievement, perception about ability and locus of control. Responses were received from 854 college faculty members. Correlation analysis indicated that leadership styles were positively related to job expectancies and negatively related to acceptance of leader and job satisfaction. There were no differences between male and female respondents on any dependent measure. Majority was satisfied with their work on the job, supervision, coworkers and job in general and were dissatisfied with their pay and the promotion policy. Regression analysis indicated that only experience and length of service under current principal had significant affect on acceptance and satisfaction.

scholarly journals Leadership behavior of deans as a determinant of faculty job satisfaction and job commitment

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Naressia Seludo Ballena
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Nursing Schools ◽  
National Capital Region ◽  
Job Commitment ◽  
Initiating Structure ◽  
Faculty Job Satisfaction ◽  
Behavior Description ◽  
School Classification

Background: Faculty job satisfaction and commitment contribute to the success of academic programs of a college. The main purpose of the study was to determine the relationship of leadership behavior of the deans of nursing colleges to the job satisfaction and job commitment of the faculty members.Methods: The study used a descriptive correlational design. Twenty deans and 100 faculty members from 20 nursing colleges in the National Capital Region, Philippines participated. Survey instruments used were the (1) modified Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire, (2) modified Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, and (3) Job Commitment Questionnaire. Leadership behavior was measured based on the “initiating structure” and “consideration” dimensions.Results: Deans of nursing schools viewed their leadership behavior as “highly initiating” (M = 44.0, SD = 5.61) and “very highly considerate” (M = 50.1, SD = 4.99). Assessment of faculty members revealed congruent findings for the leadership dimensions of initiating structure (M = 46.6, SD = 3.83) and consideration (M = 49.9, SD = 2.66). Faculty members were generally “satisfied” (M = 4.20, SD = .25) and “committed” (M = 4.00, SD = .23) to their teaching job. Among the recently established colleges, the “initiating structure” dimension was highly positively correlated with job commitment of faculty members, r = .82, p < .05. There were no statistically significant relationships between the school classification, and the job satisfaction and job commitment of nursing faculty members.Conclusions: Measures must be instituted to improve the “initiating structure” behavior of deans of recently established nursing schools to increase job commitment of faculty members. Other factors associated with job satisfaction and job commitment should be explored.

Job satisfaction and leadership behavior brief measures: a development and validation study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio César Acosta-Prado ◽  
Arnold Alejandro Tafur-Mendoza ◽  
Rodrigo Arturo Zárate-Torres ◽  
Geli Mercedes Pautt-Torres
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Differential Item Functioning ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Job satisfaction and leadership behavior are recognized by the organizational world as fundamental elements that influence the overall effectiveness of a company. However, as the first step for an adequate intervention on any of these variables, it is the evaluation. The purpose of this paper is to develop and validate two brief measures on job satisfaction and leadership behavior. Design/methodology/approach The sample was made up of 246 workers located in Bogota, Colombia. The study was an instrumental research. To collect validity evidence, the internal structure and the relationship with other variables were used. For the evaluation of equity, the differential item functioning was analyzed according to the sex of the participants. Reliability was estimated through the ordinal omega coefficient. Findings Both brief measures presented a unifactorial structure, where job satisfaction was measured by five items and leadership behavior by four items. On the other hand, only one item of leadership behavior showed differential item functioning; however, its magnitude was trivial. Also, convergent and discriminant evidence was provided for both measures, and the reliability levels were adequate. Originality/value The measures developed represents an effort to briefly measure job satisfaction and leadership behavior. Likewise, it constitutes two of the few instruments to measure job satisfaction and leadership behavior in Latin American, representing a good alternative for the measurement of the referred constructs in an organizational context.

scholarly journals The Impact of Faculty Job Satisfaction on Applying Quality Systems in Najran University: An Applied Study on College of Administrative Sciences

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Khalid Hassan Elbashir ◽  
Aleem Alhaj Adam
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Quality Systems ◽  
Applied Study ◽  
Faculty Job Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact

The current study is an attempt to investigate the impact of job satisfaction on the performance of faculty in the application of quality systems at the College of Administrative Sciences in Najran University, KSA. The study adopted the descriptive analytical method and the authors developed a questionnaire included four key elements of the internal work environment (Elshaweesh, 2007):  size of job burdens, financial and moral incentives, technical support, and administrative support. The study was applied to the faculty members of the four programs of College of Administrative Sciences. The authors utilized the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (S.P.S.S), where results have been shown and a number of recommendations have been made.

scholarly journals Ethiopian Public Universities Leadership Behavior and Instructor's Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Arba Minch University

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
Zelalem Zekarias
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Relationship

The present study examines the link between leadership behavior and instructor's job satisfaction in four purposefully selected colleges and schools of Arba Minch University (AMU). The study participants were 167 randomly selected instructors of sampled colleges and schools. Of these, 149 were male instructors and the remaining18 were female ones. The data for the study were gathered via adapted questionnaire. The study employed quantitative correlational research design to examine the relationship between leadership behavior and instructor's job satisfaction. A Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) value was used to determine the correlation between the independent variable (leadership behavior) and the dependent variable (instructor's job satisfaction) and simple linear regression was employed to predict their relationship. The findings revealed that leadership behavior has statistically significant, positive and strong correlation with instructor's job satisfaction (r=.761, p<.049 two-tailed). The study further indicated that the value of R2 (.580) indicates 58 % of the job satisfaction is explained by leadership behavior. From these findings, it was concluded that there is a positive link between leadership behavior and instructor's job satisfaction. Therefore, it was recommended that through both formal and informal trainings, the university leaders should aware how their leadership behavior is correlated with instructor's job satisfaction and then they should adopt and practice different dimensions of leadership behavior to improve instructor's job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Leadership Behavior and Employees Job Satisfaction: Working for Organizational Success

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 1092-1103
Author(s):  
Shoukat Ali Mahar Et al.
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Organizational Success ◽  
Supportive Leadership ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose: This study was designed to understand the relationship between leadership behaviors and employees job satisfaction at microfinance banks. It also shows how and to what extent these leadership styles affect job satisfaction. Design: The questionnaire was used to collect data from 290 employees of the Microfinance Bank. The convenient sampling was used to gather data. The literature indicates that there is a correlation among all proposed variables. Researcher applied regression and Pearson correlation to get the results. Findings: The results show that participative behavior and supportive leadership behaviors have significant and positive effect on employees’ job satisfaction in Micro Finance Institutions of Khairpur.  Value: no doubt this study found that participative behavior has significant relationship with employees’ job satisfaction and in increase the work productivity, it develops the sense of equivalence in work, it also encourages the essence of employees’ role in decision making, in this regard employees like to help organisation in organizational success Practical implications: Results of this Research mean that participatory leaders can participate in role modeling by providing employees with interesting workplace activities to increase job satisfaction. Recommendation: The population used for the survey was limited to 14 branches of MFBs in the Khairpur area.. Therefore, this study can be extended to a variety of other commercial and noncommercial organizations. This helps researchers to fully understand leadership style and its impact on job satisfaction. Limitation: This study is limited to certain MFBs of Khairpur district.

scholarly journals The Effects of Demographic, Internal and External University Environment Factors on Faculty Job Satisfaction in Vietnam

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Minh-Quang Duong
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
University Faculty ◽  
University Management ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Environment Factors ◽  
Faculty Job Satisfaction ◽  
Vietnamese Higher Education ◽  
National University

<p>University faculty members with higher job satisfaction are more productive, creative and positive attitude towards their job. Even less is known about university faculty job satisfaction in developing countries like Vietnam. This study examines the effects of demographic, internal and external university environment factors on faculty job satisfaction in Vietnamese higher education. The study investigated 200 faculty members working in the five member colleges of Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City. The results showed that most respondents were satisfied with their jobs, and that faculty job satisfaction varied with age and discipline. The present study also found that job satisfaction was significantly influenced by demographic and internal and external university environment factors. The study’s implications for university management are also discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction in Academia: Why Are Some Faculty Members Happier Than Others?

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (02) ◽  
pp. 339-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki L. Hesli ◽  
Jae Mook Lee
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Minority Faculty ◽  
Professional Satisfaction ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Science Departments ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIn studying the correlates of job satisfaction among political science faculty we confirm some findings from other disciplines, such as the relationship between institutional type and satisfaction. We demonstrate that those working in top-ranked departments or in private institutions tend to have higher levels of satisfaction with their jobs and with their contributions to the profession. Both job satisfaction and professional satisfaction tend to be highest among full professors; and greater productivity in terms of publishing is independently linked to greater levels of professional satisfaction. In contrast, comparatively higher undergraduate teaching loads undermine professional satisfaction. We also determine that men and women do not differ systematically from one another in their satisfaction levels. We do, however, document significantly lower levels of satisfaction among racial minorities in political science departments. In exploring this finding, we uncover reports of discrimination and dramatic differences in levels of collegiality experienced by different subgroups of faculty members. Experiences with discrimination undermine job satisfaction and are more frequently reported by women than men and are more common among minority faculty than nonminorities.

Leadership style and job satisfaction in higher education institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raimonda Alonderiene ◽  
Modesta Majauskaite
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Leadership Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Faculty Job Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Although leadership is found to have impact on the followers’ attitudes and performance there is a gap in leadership studies in HEIs, especially having Lithuania in mind. The purpose of this paper is to study the impact of leadership style on job satisfaction of faculty in higher education institutions (HEI). Design/methodology/approach – In order to investigate before mentioned problem, the representative quantitative empirical research was conducted in 2013. It includes 72 faculty members and ten supervisors from Lithuanian public and private universities. The survey was conducted to check how leadership styles of supervisors influence faculty job satisfaction and compare the opinion of supervisors and subordinates. Findings – The empirical research revealed significant positive impact of leadership style on job satisfaction of faculty where servant leadership style has been found to have the highest positive significant impact on job satisfaction of faculty while controlling autocrat leadership style has the lowest impact. Research limitations/implications – There are several implications for further research. It can be expanded whether geographically (e.g. comparative analysis in different countries) or institutionally (e.g. in other educational institutions, such as schools or pre-schools). Practical implications – Practical implications reveal that supervisors have the power to increase the levels of job satisfaction of their faculty members, by defining their role as a leader, demonstrating certain leadership behaviors. Originality/value – This survey covers the area which lacks academic research, namely, the impact of leadership on HEI faculty. Previous leadership studies in HEI focus on particular leadership style demonstrated (van Ameijde, 2009), the impact of leadership on culture (Asmawi et al., 2013), organizational effectiveness (Siddique et al., 2011) and other factors. However, very few of them (one of the examples is the study of Webb, 2009 in USA) investigate the direct managers’ leadership style and faculty job satisfaction. Besides, the previous surveys have not covered as many leadership styles as this one does.

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