ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
—— The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between the leadership practices of diocesan school administrators and the morale, job satisfaction, and productivity of faculty membersto develop a program and support system for diocesan schools in the province of Zamboanga del Norte for the academic year 2022–2023. The study was conducted using a quantitative-correlational survey design and included 155 teachers, 26 deans/principals, and eight administrators from the Diocese of Zamboanga del Norte. Two survey instruments, the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and the Purdue Teacher Opinionaire (PTO), were used to collect data on the leadership practices of diocesan school administrators and the morale, job satisfaction, and productivity of faculty member. The study found that the leadership practices of diocesan school administrators were satisfactory, and the morale, job satisfaction, and productivity of faculty members were high. The Weighted Average Mean was used to determine responses on the leadership practices of administrators, faculty members’ morale, job satisfaction, and productivity in diocesan schools, while the Spearman Rho Correlation Coefficient was used to establish a significant correlation between school administrators’ leadership styles and faculty members’ morale, job satisfaction, and productivity. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the factors that influence the morale, job satisfaction, and productivity of faculty members in diocesan schools. These findings could be useful in developing effective strategies for enhancing the quality of education in these schools. The study indicate that diocesan school administrators can improve the morale, job satisfaction, and productivity of faculty members by adopting effective leadership practices that promote a positive work environment. Keywords: leadership practices; morale; job satisfaction; productivity; diocesan school