Table 1. Analysis to determine which leadership style is commonly employed by the principals of secondary schools in private sector in Lahore district.
S/N Variables Always Sometimes Never
Autocratic Leadership Style
1
My principal assigns the duties against the will of the teachers
334 (63.38%) 136 (25.81%) 57 (10.81%)
2
My principal makes decisions solely without consulting with the teachers
306 (58.07%) 153 (29.03) 68 (12.90%)
3
My principal sets his/her expectations and performance standards which teachers have to finish
348 (66.03%) 132 (25.05%) 47 (8.92)
Democratic Leadership Style
4
My principal welcomes teachers’ suggestions regarding school planning and policies
188 (35.67%) 217 (41.18%) 122 (23.15%)
5
My principal discusses his/her plans on co-curricular activities with the teachers before introducing them
156 (29.60%) 226 (42.88%) 145 (27.51%)
6
My principal has friendly working-relationships with the teachers
183 (34.72%) 196 (37.19%) 148 (28.08%)
Laissez-faire Leadership Style
7
My principal has a little interest in the school’s day to day activities and assemblies as well as events
171 (32.45%) 169 (32.07%) 187 (35.48%)
8
My principal does not supervise what teachers do in the classes and the staffroom
167 (31.69%) 183 (34.72%) 177 (33.59%)
9
My principal occasionally helps the teachers to overcome difficulties and job complications
173 (32.83%) 176 (33.40%) 178 (33.78%)
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