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LEADERSHIP STYLES OF UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENT–STAFF RELATIONS: CONTEMPORARY EVIDENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION


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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
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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.

Journal: IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN(Online): 3049-0170
Publisher: IRASS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

LEADERSHIP STYLES OF UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENT–STAFF RELATIONS: CONTEMPORARY EVIDENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION