Results
Research Question 1. Which style of leadership is frequently
employed by the principals in secondary schools in private sector in
Lahore District?
The results about the principals’ autocratic leadership style inTable 1 show that 334 (63.38%) the number study participants
confirmed that their schools’ principals always assign the duties
against the will of the teachers, while 306 the respondents,
representing 58.07%, observed that their principals always make
decisions without consulting with the teachers. Likewise, 348 the number
study participants, representing 66.03%, attested that their principal
sets his/her expectations and performance standards which teachers have
to finish.
The results related to democratic leadership style from the table show
that the majority (188) of the number of study participants,
representing 35.67%, verified that their principals always welcome
teachers’ suggestions regarding school planning and policies, while 156
the study respondents, representing 29.60%, attested that before
introducing the co-curricular activities the discussion are made on the
planning of the activities by their principals with them. Similarly, 183
(34.72%) the respondents manifested that their principals always have
friendly working-relationships with the teachers.
The table too shows the results regarding laissez-faire leadership style
that majority of the study participants (187 respondents, 35.48%) noted
that their principals have a little interest in the school’s day to day
activities and assemblies as well as events, likewise, it’s been noticed
by 183 respondents, representing 34.72%, that the teachers are not
supervised by their principals what they do in staff and class rooms.
While 178 (33.78%) the number of participants confirmed that their
principals occasionally help the teachers to overcome difficulties and
job complications.