Effectiveness of Management leadership styles on Teachers’ work satisfaction in Senior High Schools in the Effutu Municipality, Ghana
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64712/ijeccer.v2i2.716Keywords:
Leadership styles, Employee work satisfaction, Senior High Schools, Transformational leadership, Participative leadership, GhanaAbstract
This study examined the effectiveness of management leadership styles on employee work satisfaction in Senior High Schools in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana. The study specifically assessed the challenges faced by management in implementing effective leadership practices and explored the impact of different leadership styles on employee satisfaction. A descriptive survey design was employed, and data were collected from administrators and tutors across three Schools using structured questionnaires. The findings revealed that high workload, inadequate recognition and reward systems, and favoritism in task allocation were major challenges limiting the effective implementation of leadership strategies. Transformational and participative leadership approaches were found to positively affect employee motivation, engagement, and work satisfaction, while inconsistencies in performance-based rewards and limited participatory decision-making reduced their effectiveness. The study recommends reducing workload pressures, improving recognition and reward systems, providing leadership development opportunities, and adopting participative and transformational leadership approaches to enhance employee satisfaction in Senior High Schools.References
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