Leadership Orientation as Mediator of Organizational Culture Effects on School Leadership

摘要

School leadership is predicted to be influenced by organization culture. However this claim can be argued for such a connection is potentially determined by the way people to be led. This study was aimed to investigate the influences of organizational culture on leadership, and how leadership orientations mediate this relationship. The study was conducted employing quantitative approach with a multiple regression design. Findings indicate the types of organizational cultures had indirect effects of leadership performance. These were mediated by leadership orientations implemented in school organizations. School leaders, then, need to explore how leadership models are compatible with the contexts where particular types of culture may exist. Other studies are expected to relate this research focus with different variables in order to produce more comprehensive conclusions.