The Integration of Task-Oriented and Relationship-Oriented Leadership Behaviors in School Administration

Abstract

This paper presents behavioral theories, leadership concepts based on leadership studies at The Ohio State University, and studies at the University of Michigan Studies. Integration of task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership behaviors in school administration. task-oriented leader This type of leader is characterized by enthusiasm, initiative, goals and roles of leaders and operators are clearly defined, work plans and work schedules are determined, focusing on working accordingly. Procedures, work standards are set, communication is communicated to everyone, assignments are clear. People-oriented leaders are characterized by caring and building good relationships with workers, having good friendships with workers, trusting each other, accepting others' opinions, participating in management and operations. Make decisions, have good communication, warmth, care for the morale and welfare of the workers. Leaders with both task-oriented and people-oriented behaviors tend to have higher worker success and satisfaction compared to leaders who are weak on one side or both. However, leaders with both work-oriented and people-oriented behaviors are not necessarily positive. This is because this kind of leadership behavior will cause the rate of dissatisfaction, absenteeism and turnover to be high.