School Heads’ Management Style, Organizational Climate And Performance

AUTHOR(S)

Victor Z. Jubahib Jr.

ABSTRACT

—— This study examined the management styles of school heads and their corresponding effects on the organizational climate and school performance in the DADASANTRI Sub-Congressional District under the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Bohol for the School Year 2024–2025. The total population consisted of 16 school heads and 205 teachers. The study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design and employed quantitative tools such as Multiple Regression Analysis and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation using SPSS software to analyze the data. The primary aim was to determine whether the school heads’ management styles significantly influenced the organizational climate and the implementation of school-based management (SBM) performance indicators as perceived by teachers. Findings revealed that the school heads predominantly exhibited democratic and transformational leadership styles. However, multiple regression analysis showed no significant relationship between the school heads’ demographic profiles and their management styles. Similarly, the teachers’ demographic characteristics were not significantly related to their perception of the school heads’ leadership, climate, or school performance. Notably, Pearson r correlation results indicated a significant positive correlation between school heads’ management styles and both organizational climate (r = .659, p < .01) and school performance (r = .763, p < .01) from the teachers’ perspectives. These results suggest that leadership practices, rather than demographic attributes, have a stronger influence on how organizational climate and school performance are experienced in the school setting. The study concludes that effective management styles particularly those that are inclusive, visionary, and supportive play a critical role in shaping a positive school climate and improving performance. It is recommended that leadership development programs be intensified and that participatory, collaborative practices be institutionalized to sustain effective school-based management across all levels. Keywords: Management Styles, Organizational Climate, School Performance, School-Based Management (SBM), Educational Leadership