Date of Award
4-1987
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
First Advisor
Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack
Second Advisor
Dr. Charles C. Warfield
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The analysis of leadership styles provided an indepth view of the many roles and responsibilities of the position of principal and superintendent. The opportunity to observe and interact with more than one person helped to draw comparisons. Several instruments, used nationally to assess leadership styles, were also observed for the first time.
It was determined that administration requires many skills to handle the numerous tasks and situations that arise. Each one of the field supervisors demonstrated the ability to fit his/her personality to different situations. Each was different in his/her basic styles but yet shared several common traits. Finally, it was decided that flexibility and a positive personality are two essential traits necessary to be successful as an educational leader.
Recommended Citation
Goosen, Jerome S., "An Examination and Analysis of Effective Leadership Styles and the Skills Necessary to Successfully Lead a School District" (1987). Masters Theses. 3315.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3315