Transformational Leadership for Department Heads at the University of Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia, Algeria

Authors

  • Raouf Kaouache Department of Sociology. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Sharjah
  • Ousila Yaiche Department of Sociology. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Sharjah
  • Jamal Aldin kaouache College of Economics, Business and Management Sciences. Muhammad Al-Siddiq Bin Yahya University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31973/aj.v1i132.671

Keywords:

Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Head of Department, ALGERIA

Abstract

       This research examines the extent to which transformational leadership degree is existed in Algerian universities with a special focus on the head of departments at University of Mohammed Seddiq Ben Yahia, Algeria. In addition, it aims to identify the differences according to their personal and professional characteristics. Data were collected from 144 faculty members via a questionnaire form. SPSS software program is employed for data analysis purposes. Findings revealed a moderate degree of  transformational leadership existence among head of departments. Furthermore, Faculty members decreasingly ranked transformational leadership dimensions as inspirational motivation, idealized influence, intellectual stimulation and individualized stimulation. Moreover, the study found insignificant differences in transformational leadership degree due respondents' demographics. Meanwhile, significant differences associated with seniority were revealed. Implications for Algerian universities are also discussed.

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2020-03-15

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Transformational Leadership for Department Heads at the University of Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia, Algeria. (2020). Al-Adab Journal, 1(132), 395-426. https://doi.org/10.31973/aj.v1i132.671

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