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.