The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the relationships among principal transformational leadership, school leadership-team transformational leadership, and school culture. Twelve middle schools composed the sample population. Three surveys were used, each one focusing on collecting data related to principal leadership, team…

This report examines leadership and the impact of a leadership-education retreat through the eyes of six undergraduate college men who participated in the Institute of Men of Principle at a Midwestern College. The report relates the results of a study on what influences shaped the definition and experience of leadership for the participants of the…

This paper reports on the current thinking about the position of principal and superintendent in America's schools. The positions of school principal and district superintendent have been undergoing changes in definition and scope over the last century and a half. As America undergoes significant societal transformation, the definition of these…

Data collected from six university level encounter groups indicated that perceptions of group leader self-disclosure, mental health and helpfulness were all positively correlated. (Author)

Article examines the position of the head of a school from the perspective or organization theory to examine the implications of the role of head of a school in terms of his being in the position of a manager. (Author/CB)

Study indicates democratic leadership style produces highest productivity; data is tabulated. (Editor/SP)

Explores the usefulness of the "Contingency Model" of leadership effectiveness -- effectiveness of a group is contingent upon the relationship between leadership style and the degree to which the situation enables the leader to exert his influence. (Author)

A description of the work conducted by the Center for Urban Education. (SB)

Study suggests that Chinese-Americans can adapt either to authoritarian or to democratic leadership, while Chinese adapt more successfully to authoritarian leadership. These differences are considered a reflection of cultural adaptations. (DM)

Investigated elements of cognitive style that might predict leadership style. Compared balanced task-process style leaders with dominant style leaders for cognitive style differences. Identified six cognitive style elements predicting task orientation and eight predicting process orientation. (RC)

The purpose of the study was to determine if using selected supervisory techniques would contribute to the success of beginning teachers of vocational agriculture. Found that vocational agriculture teachers, supervisors, administrators, and teacher educators should consider using more effective supervisory strategies and conduct further research…

To a large extent, quality education depends on the availability of teachers who inspire students to overcome academic or economic disadvantages. This article raises questions about the importance of leadership style of teachers of disadvantaged vocational students. (Author)

To replicate the Kuehl et al. (1975) study, 151 graduate students completed the Leadership Opinion Questionnaire, Least Preferred Co-Worker (LPC) Questionnaire, FIRO-B (Functional Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior), and F-Scale. Data failed to replicate earlier significant correlations between interpersonal needs as measured by the LPC…

When managers apply the skills they learn, the techniques associated with leadership training often do not translate to improvements in employee productivity or in organizational productivity or profitability. (JOW)