Transformational Leadership Model for Higher Art School Executives in QINHUANGDAO Under Hebii Province.

Abstract

The Article had Objectives of this research were: (1) to determine the components and indicators of transformational leadership for higher art school administrators in Qinhuangdao, under Hebei province; (2) to propose the model of transformational leadership for higher art school administrators in Qinhuangdao, under Hebei province. The research was emphasized on quantitative research. The population of this study included 710 administrators and teachers of higher art schools in Qinhuangdao under Hebei province the People's Republic of China. A stratified random sampling was used to sample, totaling 260 persons. The instrument for collecting data was a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, percentage, arithmetic mean standard deviation, and the Confirmatory Factor Analysis were used to perform data analysis through the statistical computer software. Research results revealed that (1) the components and indicators was screened from theoretical framework, it consisted of 5 components and 15 indicators namely: Idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and creating a shared vision  (2) Transformational leadership model that developed for higher art school administrators was fit with the empirical data, the value of Relative Chi-square (χ²/df) = 1.90, Goodness of Fit Index (GFI)= 0.98, Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI)= 0.92, and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA)= 0.04, all in line with specified criteria. And the key factors had the weight between 0.84 - 0.97, higher than 0.70.