Exploring the State of Leadership Effectiveness of Tertiary Institutions in Ghana: A Study of Two Tertiary Institutions in Kumasi
Exploring the State of Leadership Effectiveness of Tertiary Institutions in Ghana: A Study of Two Tertiary Institutions in Kumasi
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2013
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Owusu-Osei, Benedict
Effah, Bernard
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Journal of Education and Practice
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The study investigated the leadership effectiveness of leaders of tertiary institutions in Ghana. The study sought
to examine the leadership styles adopted, the leadership energy and effectiveness of the leaders of two tertiary
institutions. The research was undertaken at two institutions; one Polytechnic and one University. The
population of the study was the lecturers and the heads of departments of the two institutions. The leadership
matrix and leadership effectiveness index questionnaires were employed to collect quantitative and qualitative
data. The preferred and practiced styles were compared and contrasted to determine whether or not they were
used to achieve goals and objectives of the lecturers and the organizations. Cottrell’s leadership energy formula
E=MC2
was used to determine the energy level of the two institutions. The data collected reflected that the
leaders of both institutions have adopted team leadership style where they are concerned about the organizational
goals and also concerned about the wellbeing of the lecturers. The conclusion drawn was that there is effective
leadership with high energy that motivates lecturers in our tertiary institutions. The study ended by making
recommendations that encourage high concern for production, the lecturers and the institutions resulting in
sustainable ways of achieving the goals and objectives of the institutions and the lecturers. The recommendations
contribute towards the academic and professional development of the lecturers and their institutions.
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Effah, B., & Osei-Owusu, B. (2013). Exploring the state of leadership effectiveness of tertiary institutions in Ghana: A study of two tertiary institutions in Kumasi. Journal of Education and Practice, 4(16), 64-72.