Relationship Between Adversity Quotientâ® and Leadership Styles of School Heads to their Administrative Functions

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher aimed to find out the relationship between the adversity quotient and leadership styles of school heads to their administrative functions. This was done in the Division of Calamba City mainly the West District as the locale of this study. In particular, she conducted a survey to teachers and principals on how they perceive the relationship between the school heads' adversity quotient and leadership style with their administrative functions.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive design through survey questionnaires to gather data and information on the relationship between Adversity Quotient and Leadership styles of Principals in West District of Calamba City Division to their Administrative functions.

RESULTS

Results revealed that: (1) the school heads are within the above average range while the teacher are within average of the AQA descriptive interpretation;(2)The respondents often perceived leadership style. (3) The school heads' perception of their administrative functions as highly observed while the teachers' perceptions showed that it is moderately observed.(4) The school heads' Adversity Quotient is not significantly related to administrative functions of the school heads. (5) The administrative functions are significantly related with the leadership style of the school heads. The test yielded no significant difference between two groups' assessments of school heads administrative functions.

DISCUSSIONS

It is recommended that seminar and workshop may be conducted to stress the importance of the democratic style of leadership to school heads of public elementary schools.