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.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Rationale
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Hypothesis
1.4 Review of Related Literature
1.4.1 Political Skills
1.4.2 Organizational Culture
1.4.3 Correlation between Measures
1.5 Theoretical Framework
1.6 Conceptual Framework
1.7 Significance of the Study
1.8 Definition of Terms
2. METHOD
2.1 Research Design
2.2 Research Locale
2.3 Research Instrument
2.4 Data Collection
3. RESULTS
4. DISCUSSION
4.1 Recommendations
5. REFERENCES
6. Appendices
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to investigate the influence of school heads' political skills on the organizational culture of public elementary schools in Maragusan District, determining which specific domains of political skill best predict organizational culture to provide insights for improving school leadership and effectiveness.
- Analysis of political skills (social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, apparent sincerity)
- Assessment of organizational culture (managing change, achieving goals, coordinated teamwork, customer orientation, cultural strength)
- Examination of the correlation between leadership political skills and school organizational culture
- Identification of predictive domains of political skills influencing school culture
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Rationale
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 (Watson, 2006; Dorczak, 2011).
On the other hand, an organization is a common place where individuals work in unison to gain profit and livelihood for each other. The place where individuals’ goals is to realize their dreams is called an organization. Every organization has its unique style when contributing to its culture. Organizational culture was contribution from individuals’ beliefs, ideologies, principles and values. As posted by Rick (2015), to achieve highly successful organization and extraordinary workplace one must know the important building blocks which make up organizational culture. He added that the most important thing about culture is that it is the only sustainable point of difference for any organization. In educational organization it is agreed that the culture or norms of perspective is the best and only acceptable one from the point of view of the main aim of school, such as support and individual development (Dorczak, 2011).
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION: Defines the study's scope, identifying political skills as a key factor in school leadership and its influence on organizational culture, while establishing the research objectives and hypotheses.
METHOD: Outlines the quantitative, non-experimental correlational research design, describing the locale, respondents, and the adapted Political Skills Inventory and Organizational Culture Survey instruments used for data gathering.
RESULTS: Presents statistical data demonstrating very high levels of both political skills among school heads and organizational culture, and confirms a significant positive relationship between these variables.
DISCUSSION: Interprets the findings by linking them to existing literature, confirming that political skills—particularly networking ability—are essential for effective school management and shaping organizational culture.
REFERENCES: Lists the academic literature and sources used to support the study’s theoretical framework and methodology.
Appendices: Provides the detailed statistical breakdown for each indicator of the political skills inventory and the organizational culture assessment, alongside the research questionnaires.
Keywords
Political Skills, Organizational Culture, School Heads, Social Astuteness, Interpersonal Influence, Networking Ability, Apparent Sincerity, Managing Change, Achieving Goals, Coordinated Teamwork, Customer Orientation, Cultural Strength, School Leadership, Educational Management, Quantitative Research
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on examining the influence of school heads' political skills on the organizational culture of public elementary schools within the Maragusan District.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The work covers two major domains: the four indicators of political skills (social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, apparent sincerity) and the five domains of organizational culture (managing change, achieving goals, coordinated teamwork, customer orientation, cultural strength).
What is the main objective of the study?
The primary objective is to determine whether a significant relationship exists between the political skills of school heads and the organizational culture of their schools, and to identify which specific domain of political skill most strongly influences this culture.
Which scientific methodology does the research employ?
The study utilizes a quantitative, non-experimental correlational research design, employing statistical tools like the Average Weighted Mean, Pearson Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation, and Regression Analysis.
What is covered in the main body of the work?
The main body covers an extensive review of related literature, the methodological framework, the presentation of survey results through tables, and a discussion of these findings in relation to school leadership theories.
How is the research characterized by its keywords?
The study is characterized by concepts such as Political Skills, Organizational Culture, School Leadership, and specific behavioral indicators like networking and teamwork in an educational setting.
How did the researcher ensure the data was accurate?
The researcher used adapted and validated questionnaires from previous studies and personally administered them to ensure a 100 percent retrieval rate from the respondents.
What did the regression analysis conclude regarding the influence of political skills?
The regression analysis concluded that political skills have a significant influence on organizational culture, specifically highlighting that networking ability acts as a significant predictor variable.
- 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
