An essential management task is leadership, which boosts productivity and aids in goal attainment. This study mainly analyzed the leadership traits and styles of the 402 executives (10 Presidents, 30 Vice-Presidents, 62 Deans, 26 Campus Directors, 96 Directors and 178 Heads) of the ten SUC in Eastern Visayas. The descriptive-qualitative technique was used as the method for this study. It utilized the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ 5X) and the Leadership Trait Questionnaire. The descriptive analysis used the Pearson-Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r), Phi-Coefficient/Cramer’s V, Eta Correlation, and One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Along the qualitative dimension, one faculty and one support were considered per SUC to join the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The FGD is analyzed through a content analysis using NVivo 10 Software. It utilized the word frequency query, word cloud analysis, and the cluster analysis horizontal dendrogram. The analysis presents the vision of these leaders for the institution like achieving quality administration to be a premier university in the country. It can be noted that these leaders as observed by the teachers and support staff practice organization and quality work to effect change in the institution. They consider their leaders as role models, referring to the person, because they introduce change through quality work. Analysis showed that the faculty and staff are involved on matters that require decision making. The study's implication will help administrators of educational institutions, as well as schools, SUCs, and other organizations in the Philippines, create a positive organizational culture.

Authors:
Redentor Palencia, Samar State University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Redentor S. Palencia is an Associate Professor V and the Dean of the Graduate School of Samar State University, Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines. He was the former Director for Publications and the Executive Assistant to the University President.

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