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International Teacher Education Conference 2014
Intuitive Leadership and Effectivenes of Secondary School Principals in the
Eight City Divisions of Negros Occidental
Janette C. Magalona a *
ª Ph.D., Philippine Normal University
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the extent manifestation of intuitive leadership of secondary school principals in
the eight city divisions of Negros Occidental as it relates to principals’ effectiveness as perceived by themselves
and as perceived by their teachers. This study made use of descriptive correlational method with fishbowl
technique for its sampling procedure. To explore possible correlations on the intuitive leadership and principal
effectiveness the following variables were used: age, gender, type of school, educational qualification, and
tenure. A research instrument was formulated to gather information on the profile of the respondents using the
selected variables. Questionnaire adapted from Jerry W. Valentine and Michael Bowman was used by the
secondary school teachers in intuitive leadership skills. The data were then analyzed using the Statistical
Package for the Social Sciences Software (SPSS), specifically Mean, One Way ANOVA, Pearson Product
Moment of Correlations, and t-test for independent means .Findings revealed that the principals in the eight city
divisions of Negros Occidental are intuitive as perceived by themselves and by their teachers when grouped as
to selected variables. However, there was a significant differences in the level of intuitive leadership as
perceived by themselves when grouped as to age but there was no significant relationship in the level of
intuitive leadership as perceived by themselves and by their teachers when grouped as to selected variables. In
conclusion, principals in the eight city divisions of Negros Occidental are intuitive and effective leaders as
perceived by themselves and by their teachers when they are grouped according to selected variable.
Keywords.
INTRODUCTION
Highly intuitive leaders see themselves as open to new opportunities, innovations, and creative approaches
which are essential for future school progress. Agor (1998:22) cited that educational leaders are making difficult
decisions amidst challenging time, thus, intuition is very effective because it enables one to see the “ big
picture” and to consider the possibilities beyond those offered by traditional decision-making styles. According
to Harper (1988:33) intuition helps executives come up with answers before anyone else knows the question. As
a leader of an educational organization, an executive must possess certain qualities in order to promote a
cohesive organization to improve the quality of education. A Principal’s decision plays a vital role in improving
the quality of life. He facilitates the identification of educational mission, help in the formulation of broad
policies and supervises their implementation. ( Rossow, 1990:18) Holder, (1992:16) believed that “ strong
leaders create strong schools”. Both research and common sense suggest that administrators can do a great deal
to advance school reform” Their behavior influence the teachers and student-clientele through their leadership.
They can have effective schools which would lead to exemplary performance in the attainment of educational
goals. Leaders of the educational world must possess certain qualities in order to promote a cohesive
organization able to improve the quality of education. Thus principals’ decision play a vital role in improving
the quality of life. They facilitate educational mission, help in the formulation of broad policies and supervise
their implementation .Managers should combine intuitive and analytical-based judgment even if they come from
the same person. Evidence suggests that intuition is commonly employed and can be quite accurate. The most
reliable guidance comes from one’s inner voice, not from books or experts. Bradshaw (1998) stated that
intuition is an important aspect of effective control, We would be better off and truer to our nature if we tried to
identify what triggered our external alarm. Thus , principals use intuition and rely on it and even enhance their
intuitive skills in their management styles.
A successful organization must be managed by a principal who possesses the abilities and traits of a good
leader who is responsible in achieving the goals of the institution. The principal is the most influential individual
E-mail address: jancanmag2000@yahoo.com
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