LEADERSHIP STYLES OF UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENT–STAFF RELATIONS: CONTEMPORARY EVIDENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
Sr No:
Page No:
1-10
Language:
English
Authors:
Kingsley Kumi Yeboah*, Joyce Asantewaa Yeboah, Ivy Marian Mensah, Nancy Ayongo Odoi Opong & Linda Brago Bonsu
Received:
2026-03-17
Accepted:
2026-04-24
Published Date:
2026-05-06
Abstract:
Leadership within Ghana’s Private Universities has a significant influence on the
Institutional Climate, Good Governance and the Relationship Between Administrators,
Academic Staff and Students. In addition to being competitive, with limited resources and
extensive regulation, Leadership Strategies Utilized by University Administrators will have an
Impact on Student/Staff Relationships, Motivation and Engagement of Staff, Job Satisfaction
and Educational Achievement. The purpose of this Paper was to Examine the Effect of the
Leadership Styles of the Administrative Staff of Ghana's Private Universities on Student/Staff
Relationships, Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction and Overall Performance of the
Institution. This Review Relied Upon Recent Empirical Research and Theoretical Advances of
2023-2026. Transformational, Democratic, Situational, and Autocratic Leadership Styles were
Identified as the Main Types of Leadership Styles with Unique Implications for Relations. It
Was Found That Participatory and Transformational Leadership Styles Were Capable of
Building Trust, Communication and Positive Relational Climates. Conversely, Rigid and
Authoritative Approaches to Leadership Can Have Negative Consequences for Engagement and
Collaboration.
Keywords:
Servant Leadership, charismatic leadership, Situational leadership, Educational management.