This study determined which domain of political skills of school heads best influenced the organizational culture in public elementary schools. The independent variable was the political skills in terms of social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability and apparent sincerity, while the dependent variable was the organizational culture with the indicators managing change, achieving goals, coordinated teamwork, customer orientation, and cultural strength. The respondents of the study were the 266 elementary teachers of Maragusan District, Division of Compostela Valley. Universal sampling method was used.
The study was quantitative non-experimental, using the correlational technique. An adapted-modified questionnaire was used in gathering data. The Mean, Pearson-r and Regression Analysis were the statistical tools used. The culture of an organization plays a very important role in the realization of its goals and programs. Amidst the diversity of the backgrounds, beliefs and cultures of the different individuals, leaders are the prime initiators of placing things in order. It is inevitable that organizations face challenges, both from the internal and external environment that organizations have to embrace. However, in the organizational culture, there are situations that the members of an organization are in conflict, leading to the display of anger in the public and even shouting at each other which destroy the unity and team work of the members. This organizational conflict as to the culture of the individuals should be taken into consideration by the leaders.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- Rationale
- Research Objectives
- Hypothesis
- Review of Related Literature
- Political Skills
- Organizational Culture
- Correlation between Measures
- Theoretical Framework
- Conceptual Framework
- Significance of the Study
- Definition of Terms
- METHOD
- Research Design
- Research Locale
- Research Instrument
- Data Collection
- RESULTS
- DISCUSSION
- Recommendations
- REFERENCES
- Appendices
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to determine the influence of school heads' political skills on the organizational culture of public elementary schools in Maragusan District. It investigates the relationship between specific domains of political skill (social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, and apparent sincerity) and aspects of organizational culture (managing change, achieving goals, coordinated teamwork, customer orientation, and cultural strength).
- The impact of school leaders' political skills on organizational culture.
- The relationship between specific dimensions of political skills and organizational culture elements.
- Identifying the most influential domain of political skills on organizational culture.
- Understanding the role of organizational culture in school effectiveness.
- Exploring the challenges faced by school leaders in fostering a positive organizational culture.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the study, highlighting the importance of organizational culture in achieving organizational goals. It emphasizes the challenges faced by organizations, particularly conflicts arising from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, and the role of leaders in addressing these challenges. The chapter also underscores the significance of political skills in effective leadership and their potential impact on organizational culture, specifically within the context of public elementary schools. The lack of research on this topic in the local setting is identified as a research gap, motivating the current study.
Review of Related Literature: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on political skills and organizational culture, focusing on their relevance to the study. It defines the independent variable (political skills of school heads) and its four components: social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, and apparent sincerity. The dependent variable, organizational culture, is also defined, encompassing managing change, achieving goals, coordinated teamwork, customer orientation, and cultural strength. This chapter lays the groundwork for the study by establishing a theoretical and conceptual basis for the investigation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Political skills, organizational culture, school leadership, public elementary schools, social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, apparent sincerity, managing change, achieving goals, coordinated teamwork, customer orientation, cultural strength, school effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the main topic of this study?
This study investigates the influence of school heads' political skills on the organizational culture of public elementary schools in Maragusan District. It examines the relationship between specific aspects of political skill (social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking, sincerity) and elements of organizational culture (managing change, goal achievement, teamwork, customer orientation, cultural strength).
What are the key objectives of this research?
The study aims to determine the impact of school leaders' political skills on organizational culture, explore the relationship between specific political skill dimensions and organizational culture elements, identify the most influential political skill domain, understand the role of organizational culture in school effectiveness, and explore challenges faced by school leaders in fostering positive organizational culture.
What is the structure of the study?
The study follows a standard research structure. It includes an introduction (rationale, objectives, hypothesis, literature review, theoretical & conceptual frameworks, significance, definitions), methodology (research design, locale, instrument, data collection), results, discussion, recommendations, references, and appendices. The table of contents provides a detailed breakdown of each section.
What are the key themes explored in the study?
Key themes revolve around the interplay between school leaders' political skills and the resulting organizational culture within public elementary schools. The study explores the individual components of political skills and organizational culture, examining their influence and interrelationships.
What is included in the chapter summaries?
The chapter summaries provide concise overviews of each section. The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the importance of organizational culture and the role of leadership in navigating organizational challenges. The literature review details the theoretical framework, defining key variables (political skills and organizational culture) and their constituent elements.
What are the key words associated with this study?
Key words include: Political skills, organizational culture, school leadership, public elementary schools, social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, apparent sincerity, managing change, achieving goals, coordinated teamwork, customer orientation, cultural strength, school effectiveness.
What is the significance of this research?
The study addresses a gap in the existing literature by focusing on the specific relationship between political skills of school heads and organizational culture in a local context (Maragusan District). Understanding this relationship can contribute to more effective school leadership and improved organizational outcomes.
- Citation du texte
- Charlene Jalamana (Auteur), 2019, Influence of Political Skills of School Heads on the Organizational Culture of Public Elementary Schools, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/536384
