Title: Strategic Leadership Practices, Management Behavior And Work Engagement On School Performance
Authors: Grizelda Roxas Sanglitan
Volume: 9
Issue: 7
Pages: 92-109
Publication Date: 2025/07/28
Abstract:
This study determined the relationship between school heads' strategic leadership, management behavior, and work engagement and the performance of public elementary schools in Educational District (EDDIS) VI in the Schools Division Office of Bulacan, School Year 2024-2025. With explanatory sequential mixed methods as research design and 67 school heads and 360 teachers as respondents of the study, findings showed that most of the school heads are of pre-retirement age, female, had been in the service for 20 years, and above, finished graduate degree courses and attended training related to their work. The strategic leadership of school heads in terms of vision, pragmatism, culture and values, communication network, and change management was described as "always practiced." The strategic management behavior of school heads in terms of empowerment, teamwork, organization, control system, and provision for rewards and benefits was described as "always." The strategic work engagement of school heads in terms of vigor, dedication, and absorption was described by the two groups of respondents as "highly engaged." The school's performance was described as "outstanding." The study's findings led to the conclusion that demographic factors, including age, tenure, educational qualifications, and participation in training programs, significantly influence the strategic leadership practices, management behavior, and work engagement of school heads. Moreover, a robust and positive association exists between strategic leadership approaches, management conduct, and the degree of work engagement inside the school, as well as the institution's overall performance.