Perception of leadership styles and productivity in higher secondary education

Abstract

The objective of this research is to assess the perception of administrative workers of a Technological Higher Secondary Education Institution in Tabasco, Mexico, about leadership styles and productivity, as well as the correlation that exists between both variables. Quantitative method was used; the study had a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design. The data collection instruments were validated through exploratory factor analysis and reliability was calculated through Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient. A total of 141 workers assigned to five departments of the administrative area took part in the study. The results showed the participative leadership style as the predominant one and the highest level of productivity was found in the commitment dimension. Pearson's correlation showed the existence of a negative correlation with the authoritarian style and a positive correlation between democratic and participative leadership styles and productivity.

Keywords

• leadership
• productivity
• higher secondary education