Comparing Leadership Styles Across Public and Private Institutions: A Multigroup Analysis for Fostering Academic Excellence

Abstract

Across the globe the primary focus for educational institutions are mainly towards Academic excellence. It encompasses of faculty achievement, student achievement and institutional achievements. In other hand the Leadership styles play a significant role in shaping organizational dynamics in general. In higher education setup it helps to promote academic excellence and allied outcomes. This study investigates the influence of directive and people-oriented leadership styles on various dimensions of academic excellence (faculty, student, and institutional) within government and private educational institutions. Utilizing multi-group analysis, significant differences in the relationship dynamics between leadership styles and academic outcomes across these settings were studied. Notably, directive leadership demonstrates a stronger association with student achievement in private institutions compared to government institutions. Conversely, people-oriented leadership exhibits a consistent positive influence on student achievement across both sectors. While both leadership styles contribute to faculty achievements, people-oriented leadership additionally promotes institutional success, particularly within government institutions.